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How do you break in tongues?

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ColoradoDogfart
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Last season I ended up getting some Dalbello krypton 110. Now, these are usually a pretty soft boot but I'm only 115 pounds and 5,5. Yes, I did go to a boot fitter and we both agreed that even though they may be pretty stiff for me they would give me the best support for my wack feet because of the specific shape of the boot. After a year and over 40 days, I still haven't been able to break in the tongues as I can't flex them properly. I was wondering of they were was a way to soften the tongues permanently either by over flexing them by hand or something else in order to lessen the flex from a 110 to something that feel like a 80-90. Also if anybody knows how to get a set of softer replacement tongues that would fit that would be greatly appreciated. Anything helps really, thanks so much
Oct 15 2019 1:15AM
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olic
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You should be able to order softer tongues through your local Dalbello dealer or from Dalbello direct without too much hassle. Alternatively get yourself down to the gym and build a bit more strength, it'll help your skiing overall.
Oct 15 2019 9:04AM
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CatdickBojangles
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You could dremel channels in them to soften them up but that is pretty sketchy. I think dalbello does sell softer tongues however good luck getting your hands on them. I'd start at your local shop to see if they can get them then get in contact with Dalbello.
Oct 15 2019 9:05AM
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ColoradoDogfart
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Thanks!
olicYou should be able to order softer tongues through your local Dalbello dealer or from Dalbello direct without too much hassle. Alternatively get yourself down to the gym and build a bit more strength, it'll help your skiing overall.
Oct 15 2019 9:34AM
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ColoradoDogfart
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So it looks like epic Mountain gear is not an authorized dealer, but that’s where I got em from. Do you think I can just call another shop that is authorized?
Oct 16 2019 3:31PM
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olic
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ColoradoDogfartSo it looks like epic Mountain gear is not an authorized dealer, but that’s where I got em from. Do you think I can just call another shop that is authorized?


Yeah that should be totally fine, any authorised dealer should be able to order them in for you.
Oct 17 2019 8:46AM
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