What is causing this? - Snowboarding Forum

ARSENALFAN · 01-13-2013, 04:04 PM

These are new K2 IPO's. I initially thought it was due to skating the board to the lift (I do it a crazy way with my right foot in front of the board and not behind). I thought this was causing the edge to strike the boot. I then realized the damage is also occuring on the foot that stays in the binding. I know the question sounds a bit ridiculous, as it is likely due to rubbing on the binding, but is there a way to prevent this or stop it from getting worse? Thank for your help.

BurtonAvenger · 01-13-2013, 04:07 PM

Hate to tell you this as I had those boots. But it's not the binding, it's the material on the boot. Doesn't matter which binding I've used. Rome, K2, Raiden, Flux I got that wear on that boot. Slap some duct tape over the back.

MarshallV82 · 01-13-2013, 04:07 PM

Crazy

What kind of bindings do you have?

ARSENALFAN · 01-13-2013, 04:13 PM

Well after posting I noted that that my 2012 Burton Cartels have this near foot cup, probably to aid in foot hold. I like my bindings fairly tight, so its not as if I am leaving them too loose. I think BA has it pegged. Just a lightweight material, and to slap some duct tape on. The boots are the most comfortable ever!

wrathfuldeity · 01-14-2013, 03:02 AM

use McNett "freesole"...its bomb proof and I use it for all kinds of repairs

Freesole® Urethane Formula Shoe Repair

slyder · 01-14-2013, 07:00 AM

or try Tuff Toe used on work boots very strong this may help as well

ARSENALFAN · 01-14-2013, 08:17 AM

[QUOTE=wrathfuldeity;578345]use McNett "freesole"...its bomb proof and I use it for all kinds of repairs

I will pick some up today! I noticed our local Mountain Equipment Coop carries it - and it is in stock. Thanks for the advice. I can pick up some DWR spray when I am there too. Kill 2 birds.

wrathfuldeity · 01-14-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wrathfuldeity

use McNett "freesole"...its bomb proof and I use it for all kinds of repairs

I will pick some up today! I noticed our local Mountain Equipment Coop carries it - and it is in stock. Thanks for the advice. I can pick up some DWR spray when I am there too. Kill 2 birds.

and some myrizyeme for the stank

smerdyakov · 01-16-2013, 10:13 AM

That damage is crazy, but I'm a bit confused: Are those boots the 2011-12 UFOs?

BA- Is that damage common for K2 boots? It looks like this year's version may have a different material in that area?

I apologize if I hijacked the thread. Just wondering before I invest in some T1 boots.

ARSENALFAN · 01-16-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ARSENALFAN

and some myrizyeme for the stank

Picked up some of that goo and the boots look almost as good as new. That shit is great. Thanks again for the heads up.

01-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,051	Hate to tell you this as I had those boots. But it's not the binding, it's the material on the boot. Doesn't matter which binding I've used. Rome, K2, Raiden, Flux I got that wear on that boot. Slap some duct tape over the back. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

01-14-2013, 03:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,701	use McNett "freesole"...its bomb proof and I use it for all kinds of repairs Freesole® Urethane Formula Shoe Repair __________________

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slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,927	or try Tuff Toe used on work boots very strong this may help as well __________________ Thanks -Slyder

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01-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarshallV82 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 416	Crazy What kind of bindings do you have?

01-14-2013, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
ARSENALFAN -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 604	[QUOTE=wrathfuldeity;578345]use McNett "freesole"...its bomb proof and I use it for all kinds of repairs I will pick some up today! I noticed our local Mountain Equipment Coop carries it - and it is in stock. Thanks for the advice. I can pick up some DWR spray when I am there too. Kill 2 birds.

01-16-2013, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
smerdyakov Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 53	That damage is crazy, but I'm a bit confused: Are those boots the 2011-12 UFOs? BA- Is that damage common for K2 boots? It looks like this year's version may have a different material in that area? I apologize if I hijacked the thread. Just wondering before I invest in some T1 boots.