Boa boot system broke - Snowboarding Forum

12-10-2008, 06:31 PM

I was riding today and my boa snapped (the wire) and i was wondering if and how i go about replacing the wire or would it be easier to just buy new boots instead of now being able to ride for a few weeks. thanks

NYCboarder · 12-10-2008, 06:34 PM

what kind of boot?.... and there is a step by step thread on how to fix it.... just use that little search thing on the top

12-10-2008, 06:50 PM

they are the DC boa boots, but i don't have a replacement cable and i couldn't find any at the dc website.

phrakis · 12-10-2008, 07:57 PM

how did the wire snap?
do you typically rest the board on the top of your boot while riding the chairlift? If so, this might have been the problem.
I've heard a couple other people say they had the same problem.

If your interested in a solution, check out my invention at Phrakis - A snowboard boot support. It is a $6 snowboard accessory that helps support the weight of a board on a chairlift.

good luck

Flick Montana · 12-10-2008, 08:21 PM

Shameless plugs aside

you should contact the company. If they are under warranty you can get them replaced. If not, you can get the parts and fix them yourself. It is not terribly difficult.

12-10-2008, 08:36 PM

yeah i think its from resting the board on my boot, but this is the second time i,ve had problems with these boots and it may be time for a new pair, thanks for the advice tho,

bobepfd · 12-10-2008, 08:36 PM

replacing a boa lace is incredibly easy. If you don't have a lace you can order them directly from boa on their website :: BOA Technology :: The Boa Lacing System ::. It should come with a little allen wrench tool thingy to, you'll need this. Just be sure to get the correct size this is very important. The size will be stamped on the inside tounge of your boot. O and btw if you're ordering one order two, it's always a good idea to have a spare...

phrakis · 12-10-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flick Montana

Shameless plugs aside

you should contact the company. If they are under warranty you can get them replaced. If not, you can get the parts and fix them yourself. It is not terribly difficult.

i know, i know; my apologies for the shameless plug. One of the downsides of being an inventor is that immediately after you create your vision, you have to turn yourself into a salesman.

So to make up for it;
hey - skate_banana, send me a private message with your mailing address and I'll send you a free phrakis. In return, I would only ask that you provide some feedback once you have had a chance to try it out on the mountain. Thanks

Glade Ripper · 12-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Very easy to fix. It took me less than five minutes once I realized there was a plastic cap that covered the gear that the laces hook into. Pm if you have any questions

rjattack19 · 12-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrakis

i know, i know; my apologies for the shameless plug. One of the downsides of being an inventor is that immediately after you create your vision, you have to turn yourself into a salesman.

So to make up for it;
hey - skate_banana, send me a private message with your mailing address and I'll send you a free phrakis. In return, I would only ask that you provide some feedback once you have had a chance to try it out on the mountain. Thanks

thats a prett good idea.

anyways this is not settleing seeing as my dc scout boa boots came in the mail today

12-10-2008, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
skate_banana89 Guest Posts: n/a	Boa boot system broke I was riding today and my boa snapped (the wire) and i was wondering if and how i go about replacing the wire or would it be easier to just buy new boots instead of now being able to ride for a few weeks. thanks

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12-10-2008, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
NYCboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten island, NY Posts: 673	what kind of boot?.... and there is a step by step thread on how to fix it.... just use that little search thing on the top

12-10-2008, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
skate_banana89 Guest Posts: n/a	they are the DC boa boots, but i don't have a replacement cable and i couldn't find any at the dc website.

12-10-2008, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
phrakis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27	how did the wire snap? do you typically rest the board on the top of your boot while riding the chairlift? If so, this might have been the problem. I've heard a couple other people say they had the same problem. If your interested in a solution, check out my invention at Phrakis - A snowboard boot support. It is a $6 snowboard accessory that helps support the weight of a board on a chairlift. good luck

12-10-2008, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	Shameless plugs aside you should contact the company. If they are under warranty you can get them replaced. If not, you can get the parts and fix them yourself. It is not terribly difficult.

12-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
skate_banana89 Guest Posts: n/a	yeah i think its from resting the board on my boot, but this is the second time i,ve had problems with these boots and it may be time for a new pair, thanks for the advice tho,

12-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobepfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 455	replacing a boa lace is incredibly easy. If you don't have a lace you can order them directly from boa on their website :: BOA Technology :: The Boa Lacing System ::. It should come with a little allen wrench tool thingy to, you'll need this. Just be sure to get the correct size this is very important. The size will be stamped on the inside tounge of your boot. O and btw if you're ordering one order two, it's always a good idea to have a spare...

12-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Glade Ripper -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 794	Very easy to fix. It took me less than five minutes once I realized there was a plastic cap that covered the gear that the laces hook into. Pm if you have any questions