2 things I will never go back to - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

Zee · 01-23-2010, 12:03 PM

I'll not go back to traditional lace up.... or BOA. Northwave SL2 is great, except trying to get replacement laces was a pain.

Enigmatic · 01-23-2010, 11:53 PM

burton moto's....have been legit for me for over 2 seasons now....and less than 90 bucks

and as far as cap straps, i like the ones that you can adjust to whereever you want on your toe, the way the 390's have it

Matuuh · 01-24-2010, 01:43 AM

I've had Burton Rulers (Boa) and i'm going to get traditional lacings now, thinking about forum antenna... Looks decent and it's cheap.

Deviant · 01-24-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Matuuh

I've had Burton Rulers (Boa) and i'm going to get traditional lacings now, thinking about forum antenna... Looks decent and it's cheap.

Burton Rulers don't use BOA. Unless you're talking about the speed lacing, which is different.

Matuuh · 01-24-2010, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurtonX8

Burton Rulers don't use BOA. Unless you're talking about the speed lacing, which is different.

Woops, yeah I meant speed zone lacing.

RVM · 01-25-2010, 09:51 PM

I have boots with the Focus BOA system and I really like it. That said, I think I'd prefer regular laces because it seems to me you get less "boot" for your money when going with BOA.

My next boots probably won't be BOA.

Projunt · 11-10-2012, 01:21 PM

How do you guys keep your fast track fully tight when first getting them?

grafta · 11-10-2012, 01:24 PM

This thread is so old the OP doesn't even have an account anymore.

Maybe start a new one in 'boots' and ask your question there

Cycle4Fun · 11-14-2012, 02:51 PM

I completely disagree with you on boot lacing systems. Traditional laces allow you to control the force each section of the boot puts on your foot. I have a narrow heal, wide forefoot, and flat feet. Every single "pull" system leaves my ankle too tight and my foot too loose. The double "pull" systems allow me to properly pressure my foot and ankle appropriately, but not as good as laces.

I can tie my boots up properly in a few minutes at the beginning of the day. They don't come off until I'm done. Speed lacing systems will allow me to get on the slopes 1 minute faster (assuming I'm the slow one) at the expense of a poorer fit.

No thanks.

FYI, this experience comes after spending 5 hours in two shops trying everything they had in my stiffness range/size. Proper lacing was better every time.

2hipp4u · 11-14-2012, 03:00 PM

I like the BOA, K2 Maysis. No problems yet. I have some of the toe caps that would work with my cartels but I haven't switched them out yet, looks like they might take longer to get n them on the top of the hill.

01-23-2010, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zee -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,423	I'll not go back to traditional lace up.... or BOA. Northwave SL2 is great, except trying to get replacement laces was a pain. __________________ The Never Summer SL-R is the best all mountain board I have been on... Ever. Buy it... Ride it... Love it...

01-25-2010, 09:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
RVM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 515	I have boots with the Focus BOA system and I really like it. That said, I think I'd prefer regular laces because it seems to me you get less "boot" for your money when going with BOA. My next boots probably won't be BOA. __________________ There is no substitution for human competition.

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2hipp4u -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Flatrock Posts: 231	I like the BOA, K2 Maysis. No problems yet. I have some of the toe caps that would work with my cartels but I haven't switched them out yet, looks like they might take longer to get n them on the top of the hill. __________________ GBR

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01-23-2010, 11:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Enigmatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal - Bear Mountain Posts: 484	burton moto's....have been legit for me for over 2 seasons now....and less than 90 bucks and as far as cap straps, i like the ones that you can adjust to whereever you want on your toe, the way the 390's have it

01-24-2010, 01:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Matuuh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Estonia Posts: 128	I've had Burton Rulers (Boa) and i'm going to get traditional lacings now, thinking about forum antenna... Looks decent and it's cheap.

11-10-2012, 01:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Projunt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4	How do you guys keep your fast track fully tight when first getting them?

11-10-2012, 01:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
grafta Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,752	This thread is so old the OP doesn't even have an account anymore. Maybe start a new one in 'boots' and ask your question there

11-14-2012, 02:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cycle4Fun Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 87	I completely disagree with you on boot lacing systems. Traditional laces allow you to control the force each section of the boot puts on your foot. I have a narrow heal, wide forefoot, and flat feet. Every single "pull" system leaves my ankle too tight and my foot too loose. The double "pull" systems allow me to properly pressure my foot and ankle appropriately, but not as good as laces. I can tie my boots up properly in a few minutes at the beginning of the day. They don't come off until I'm done. Speed lacing systems will allow me to get on the slopes 1 minute faster (assuming I'm the slow one) at the expense of a poorer fit. No thanks. FYI, this experience comes after spending 5 hours in two shops trying everything they had in my stiffness range/size. Proper lacing was better every time.