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stinky_cheese
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Does anyone know if booster straps actually stiffen the flex of your boot?

and if not, does anyone have any pro-tips on how to stiffen your boots without buying new ones
Sep 3 2016 1:59PM
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Dddsz
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I definately think they work. I bought 100 flex boots when I was just starting to ski a lot, and by the time I started improving, the boots felt like jello. I believe adding the straps has given them enough stiffness to support my higher level of skiing for now.
Sep 3 2016 11:53PM
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onenerdykid
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stinky_petedoes anyone have any pro-tips on how to stiffen your boots without buying new ones


Depends on the boot... what year, make, and model do you have?
Sep 4 2016 1:57PM
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a_burger
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they may not stiffen the actual boot, but what they would do is tighten it around your shins so your leg can't move freely, making them feel stiffer if they didn't fit well before.
Sep 4 2016 2:41PM
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patagonialuke
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Yeah I wouldn't necessarily say stiffen, but they can help give it more of a progressive flex. I put them on my touring boots and they helped a lot.
Sep 4 2016 2:52PM
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stinky_cheese
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onenerdykidDepends on the boot... what year, make, and model do you have?


http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-boots/nordica-the-ace-1-star-2014.aspx

this is my boot
Sep 6 2016 12:20AM
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onenerdykid
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stinky_petehttp://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-boots/nordica-the-ace-1-star-2014.aspx

this is my boot


Yes- your local boot-fitter should be able to screw the cuff to the lower shell to increase the stiffness of the boot by at least 20-25%. (This is what is done on all high end overlap boots). This will be a noticeable jump in stiffness so make sure you talk it over with your boot-fitter to make sure it is suitable for you.
Sep 6 2016 2:17AM
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stinky_cheese
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onenerdykidYes- your local boot-fitter should be able to screw the cuff to the lower shell to increase the stiffness of the boot by at least 20-25%. (This is what is done on all high end overlap boots). This will be a noticeable jump in stiffness so make sure you talk it over with your boot-fitter to make sure it is suitable for you.


so just curious, why will i need to take them into a boot fitter to get them put on? aren't you supposed to put them on yourself fairly easily
Sep 7 2016 12:50AM
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onenerdykid
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stinky_peteso just curious, why will i need to take them into a boot fitter to get them put on? aren't you supposed to put them on yourself fairly easily


I was answering your question of how to make your boot stiffer. A Booster strap sort of makes your boot stiffer, but that is not its primary function. If you want to actually stiffen your boot, follow the tip I gave you.

As for installing a Booster strap, you will need to individually place the Booster strap on your specific boot the right way, put holes in it for mounting, and remove the old strap. Not all boots use the same way to fix a strap to the cuff, so it's always a custom procedure for installing a Booster strap on your boot the right way. This can be done at home, but there are many things that can go wrong if you don't know what you are doing. If you've never done it before, I would suggest having a shop do it since if they fuck it up it's on them.
Sep 7 2016 3:18AM
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Session
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stinky_petehttp://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-boots/nordica-the-ace-1-star-2014.aspx

this is my boot


FWIW I ski the same boot with a 3 strap booster, and an intuition power wrap. With that combo I feel the boot definitely ski's stiffer, and more progressive than what you get out of the box. BTW I am over 200 lbs, but have poor ankle mobility. So what works for you me may not work for you.
Sep 7 2016 3:27PM
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toe-bang-gang
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onenerdykidDepends on the boot... what year, make, and model do you have?


I have atomic prime 120s from this year, think its worth it?
Mar 1 2021 2:09PM
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Session
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cadevisI have atomic prime 120s from this year, think its worth it?


There is a reason why pretty every ski boot manufacturer is jumping on the booster style strap now that the patent has expired.
Mar 1 2021 3:06PM
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toe-bang-gang
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SessionThere is a reason why pretty every ski boot manufacturer is jumping on the booster style strap now that the patent has expired.


didn't know the patent expired, most likely going to be very man cheaper options for a similar item soon
Mar 1 2021 3:38PM
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Session
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cadevisdidn't know the patent expired, most likely going to be very man cheaper options for a similar item soon


A world cup booster strap is less than 50 bucks. I have had the same one for 6 years. They are pretty cheap.
Mar 1 2021 4:12PM
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onenerdykid
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Here is a quick clip showing the upper and lower elastic sections of the new Professional Dual Strap: upper half sits on the liner tongue, lower half sits on the cuff.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/995576/Professional-Dual-Strap
Mar 2 2021 1:28PM
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