How do you like your boots buckled?

[Tony Storaro]

I might try reversing my usual order today, and see whether or not I can make it across the parking lot without spontaneously combusting.

Absolutely not! Pre-skiing rituals are sacred and you should’t change anything in the established routine. It may mess up your ski mojo and all sorts of nasty stuff could happen, so better not take any chances.

 

[cantunamunch]

Wouldn’t that be great. While we’re at it, why not a ski caddy? “ Jeeves, hand me my 170’s “ …

Never mind caddies - that's a job for squires and an armourer

 

[Tytlynz64]

Shaken not stirred

 

[Snowfan]

I adjust my buckles so each one is on the second grab. Everyday I put them on and buckle them at the second one and they fit the same so I never have to adjust anything. As the liners pack out I'll just give them one turn and stay on the same second slot. So far this season after 36 days not one adjustment and they're fitting wonderful. 4 ,year old RS 130 w.

 

[Tom K.]

I've also tried running the Booster brand WC model. They're in a box at the bottom of my closet now.

Send them to me in a padded envelope and I'll send you a twenty dollar bill.

Mine are maybe 15 years old, and getting a bit tired in the elastic department.

It's OK to have your contrarian view of power straps. I'm the same with thin ski socks. We don't judge here at ski talk, do we?!

 

[Snuckerpooks]

Free skiing - I can buckle using just my thumb. Power strap snug but partially taut.
Race - Tight using palm and not excessive force. Power Strap cinched tight.

 

[MarkG]

Tight up top and as loose as possible on the toes (2014 Lange rx130). Bought new boots 2 weeks ago (Atomic Hawx Ultra) and the above may change a tad, however. Still experimenting.

 

[Pasha]

Four pages and no arguments about power strap going over or under the plastic?

 

[Tony Storaro]

Four pages and no arguments about power strap going over or under the plastic?

That’s because some of us are on Atomic Professional dual strap that goes both over and under so best of both really…

 

[Yepow]

That’s because some of us are on Atomic Professional dual strap that goes both over and under so best of both really…

I'm working on a new system that goes THROUGH

 

[Mr Boombastic]

I buckle the top two and strap as tight as I can and then walk to lift and tighten top two again. When I get to top I buckle the bottom two barely snug. Adjust tighter over first few runs.

 

[cantunamunch]

I'm working on a new system that goes THROUGH

Google Dolomite's dual tongue system sometime and the cutaways they did in the shell to support a normal power strap. They did through fo 'realz in like '01

 

[crgildart]

Send them to me in a padded envelope and I'll send you a twenty dollar bill.

Mine are maybe 15 years old, and getting a bit tired in the elastic department.

It's OK to have your contrarian view of power straps. I'm the same with thin ski socks. We don't judge here at ski talk, do we?!

 

[1chris5]

I have a fool for a boot fitter (me). Can't really buckle the two buckles over the foot. Pretty tight the two cuff buckles and tight the booster strap. I bought a cheap amazon boot glove to keep snow out, keep toes warm. Works great, not the greatest look.

 

[motogreg]

How do you like your boots buckled?​

Not.

Wife broke through a long-time intermediate plateau this season when I suggested she try this for a few runs.....

 

[James]

How do you like your boots buckled?​

-Over easy.

 

[dbostedo]

How do you like your boots buckled?​

-Over easy.

Sorry, we've already had that joke made... try again.

How do you like your boots buckled?

How do you like your boots buckled? Just right.

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[James]

I've also tried running the Booster brand WC model.

That’s not the smartest choice in Boosters if you don’t like power straps.
They were either almost free, or came with bad advice.

Sorry, we've already had that joke made... try again.

How do you like your boots buckled?

How do you like your boots buckled? Just right.

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Let’s not let reading of this important thread get in the way. In this case, “the search warrant was weak. It said a brown house. It was beige.”

In the thread, the previous term was “medium”, not “easy”.

 

[RoninSkier]

This joke never gets old:

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Still waiting for pics of Booster strap garters, tho.

Wow, unless you have very hv bulbous fore feet I dont think this is a good idea.
I think you are losing out on foot/boot/edge contact/sensitivity.

But if it works, knock yourself out.

 

[Joe Strummer]

Depends on what type of boot you have! I have a pare of Dalbello Axion 11 and Scarpa Maestrale's Both are cabrio 3-piece designs (would never use any other design). Plus I have EE width feet. Hence I don't use the two buckles over the forefoot.