Gloat? New boots....

Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

That's it, that's all I've got. Carry on.

JP

Jay Pique wrote:

Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.



//Walt

On Nov 9, 6:20*pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. *After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. *Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. *The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy, but I figure I can just wear 3-4
pairs of socks. That way I won't have to worry about my feet getting
cold either.

JP

"Jay Pique" wrote in message
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On Nov 9, 6:20 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy, but I figure I can just wear 3-4
pairs of socks. That way I won't have to worry about my feet getting
cold either.

JP

Yes, and when your feet blister all up you won't need the extra socks...

JQ
Dancing on the edge

Jay Pique wrote:
On Nov 9, 6:20 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy...

You just wasted ninety bucks.


//Walt

On Nov 9, 8:32*pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
On Nov 9, 6:20 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. *After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. *Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. *The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.
If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy...

You just wasted ninety bucks.

//Walt

Why not try putting some filler material between the outer boot and
the liner to take up some of the space???

Bob Hofmann

"hr(bob) "

Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.
If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy...

You just wasted ninety bucks.

//Walt

Why not try putting some filler material between the outer boot and
the liner to take up some of the space???

================

It doesn't work. They either fit or they don't. A fitter can take out hot
spots or fix minor irregularities but if they're too big they're the wrong
boots.

Best advice - look for another swap. With a little luck you might get some
of your money back. Never buy boots you haven't worn for at least a half
hour.

hr(bob) wrote:
On Nov 9, 8:32 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
On Nov 9, 6:20 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.
If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.
If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.
They're definitely a little roomy...
You just wasted ninety bucks.

//Walt

Why not try putting some filler material between the outer boot and
the liner to take up some of the space???

Bob Hofmann
Actually, any filler goes under the footbed to raise the foot into
contact with the inner. Outside-the-upper inserts around the ankle bone
and/or the achilles can sometimes help particular issues, but for
general size reduction, nope.

If one goes footbed raising to reduce volume use plastic shims cut to
fit the footbed - one doesn't want any excess compressibles under there.
It might still be possible to salvage the boots. BTW, thick socks often
make the wearer colder, not warmer, since the results can be compression
reduction of circulation.

good luck to the original poster.

Jay Pique wrote:
On Nov 9, 6:20 pm, Walt wrote:
Jay Pique wrote:
Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.
If they fit your feet, you got a screaming deal.

If they don't, you wasted ninety bucks.

They're definitely a little roomy, but I figure I can just wear 3-4
pairs of socks. That way I won't have to worry about my feet getting
cold either.

One hopes you are jesting.

On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:47:07 -0800 (PST), Jay Pique
wrote this crap:

Went up to the ski swap today. After my boots exploded last year, I
was hoping to find a replacement - and I did. Technica Diablo Race
130s, appear to have been skied in maybe half a dozen times, for 90
bucks. The little waffling on the heel and toe isn't even worn at
all.

That's it, that's all I've got. Carry on.

JP


Are there any swords at the ski swap? Can I get one at a decent
price?




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