Help: Funny/stupid situation - Snowboarding Forum

Ryan_T · 12-26-2011, 02:03 PM

So I noticed recently that my rear binding is offset to my front by an inch or so. I retardedly mounted the, apparently non-symmetric, plate backwards and never noticed for 3 years. I also widened my stance. The ride was much better on this new setup, so I wanna keep it.

Ever since the change, I've gone out 3 times and the back of my heel is getting a really bad hotspot which is now a blister. I've worn these boots for a 4-5 years and never had issues, it's only until I moved the bindings.

What do I do? Hope that it breaks in a new spot in the boot liner?

Tech420 · 12-26-2011, 02:08 PM

I wish I could get 5 years out of my boots.....hell even 2 years would make me happy

Ryan_T · 12-26-2011, 02:11 PM

The first 3 was very rarely used, I've only been going more the past 2-3 seasons.

Oh no, now you got me wanting new boots.

Tech420 · 12-26-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan_T

The first 3 was very rarely used, I've only been going more the past 2-3 seasons.

Oh no, now you got me wanting new boots.

sorry. If it helps you any I just received a new Smith helmet for Christmas so today I decided to go out and buy new Smith I/O goggles.......which also turned into new insoles and gloves

Ryan_T · 12-26-2011, 02:32 PM

Got a pair of Smith I/O at a local Snowboard fest for ~70% off, love them.

I could use new gloves...and a helmet.

But seriously What do I do with this fn blister. lol.

It won't heal cause I kept going out and beating the same area. It's exactly where I'd have to press to do toe-side anything.

Ryan_T · 12-26-2011, 05:00 PM

I'm gonna stuff the toe, increase the forward lean and reduce the angle by 2 degrees and test again tomorrow. Hopefully this will keep my heel from lifting/rubbing against the heel support and take some of the heat away from the area.

12-26-2011, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	Help: Funny/stupid situation So I noticed recently that my rear binding is offset to my front by an inch or so. I retardedly mounted the, apparently non-symmetric, plate backwards and never noticed for 3 years. I also widened my stance. The ride was much better on this new setup, so I wanna keep it. Ever since the change, I've gone out 3 times and the back of my heel is getting a really bad hotspot which is now a blister. I've worn these boots for a 4-5 years and never had issues, it's only until I moved the bindings. What do I do? Hope that it breaks in a new spot in the boot liner? __________________ Ryan - flickr

12-26-2011, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	The first 3 was very rarely used, I've only been going more the past 2-3 seasons. Oh no, now you got me wanting new boots. __________________ Ryan - flickr

12-26-2011, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	Got a pair of Smith I/O at a local Snowboard fest for ~70% off, love them. I could use new gloves...and a helmet. But seriously What do I do with this fn blister. lol. It won't heal cause I kept going out and beating the same area. It's exactly where I'd have to press to do toe-side anything. __________________ Ryan - flickr Last edited by Ryan_T; 12-26-2011 at 02:35 PM.

12-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	I'm gonna stuff the toe, increase the forward lean and reduce the angle by 2 degrees and test again tomorrow. Hopefully this will keep my heel from lifting/rubbing against the heel support and take some of the heat away from the area. __________________ Ryan - flickr

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12-26-2011, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tech420 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 491	I wish I could get 5 years out of my boots.....hell even 2 years would make me happy