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Boot/Booster Strap Question

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.ste
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I've been riding in some full tilt booters this season and I have liked them a lot so far. No shinbang problems or anything like that, but one thing about them seems a little odd to me. To get them feeling good to ski in, I have to pretty much crank the buckles all the way down. This sometimes puts some strange pressure on my calf. I don't think they're to big for me though because my toes touch the front. Is this normal? Also, would Boosters help this problem? Im about 6'1" 140 pounds so what Booster should I get? Thanks.
Dec 28 2012 5:08PM
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MittensFoDayze
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You should get a gym membership and do some squats. You need to build up your calves to fill out your boots. That will be the only way to permanently solve you problem.
Dec 28 2012 8:53PM
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.ste
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I guess this would've been a good idea in the summer. I'm not really looking to spend my winter in the gym haha but I see your point.
Dec 28 2012 9:25PM
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Lick
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Came to gear talk to make a thread about the same thing.. My boots fit me well in length and my foot, but I have about an inch of clearance on the top even with the top buckle as tight as it can go and the strap pulled tighter than it should be.
I am pretty skinny (6'0" 118 lbs) but still..

anyone help?
Dec 28 2012 9:58PM
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MittensFoDayze
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118 pounds?! Holy fuck! Eat everything in sight.

Try putting the strap in between the tongue and the shell. Then tighten the boot up, I've heard this helps some.
Dec 28 2012 10:16PM
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.ste
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Bump. Would like some more info on the benefit of boosters
Dec 28 2012 10:40PM
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MittensFoDayze
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A Booster isn't going to get rid of ahi banged your leg doesn't fill out the boot. When you have shinbang with a normal strap it's because the strap doesn't flex. A Booster will stretch when you land, easing the problems of a rigid strap.
Dec 28 2012 10:50PM
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.ste
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As I said I don't get shin with them I just have to tighten the buckles a ton
Dec 29 2012 12:07AM
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DR.SHRED
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i have this problem as well and im not crazy skinny (5'7" 155) and i had the boots fitted but i feel like there is to much room where the cuff of my boot is and my shin, i dont get shin bang but i think it would be better if it were tight.
Dec 29 2012 1:53AM
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Z-PAULY.
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Same thing with me. My boot fits perfectly too. On park days or just for riding around I don't have this problem as much but on pow days damn! It started to hurt in the same place over and over so at the bottom of every run I'd loosen my boot and put the buckle up until I got to the top so my foot could relax a little
Dec 29 2012 3:02AM
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joshc97
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Holy shit dude! Go buy some whey protein, eat some steak and hit the gym. Should solve your problem.

Dec 29 2012 3:08AM
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onenerdykid
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a good boot-fitter can create/shape foam pads and glue them on to your liner to help take up the space between the liner and the cuff. this will allow you to have a snug fit without having to crank the buckles so tight that they create a pressure spots on your leg.
Dec 29 2012 4:38AM
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doitbig
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Boosters may help a bit but by cranking the boosters tight your top buckle will basically become obsolete. Take them to a fitter. everyone's legs are different and you can't just "hit the gym" to build monster calves.
Dec 29 2012 1:02PM
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.ste
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Thanks everyone. Anyone with firsthand experience with boosters?
Dec 29 2012 4:11PM
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Laurent.
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You just reminded me of a vriend of mine that is a pro iceskater he seriously has calves like this guy:

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Mere boots are no match for their hideous girth.
Dec 29 2012 5:14PM
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