The footbeds are weight bearing vac moulded ones,
no problem with comfort of general fit, can wear them happly for 6-8 hours with no problems no slop/pinching etc, just having problems on steeps going left as i feel as if i cannot get onto the outer edge of the uphill ski and whilst cleaning the boots took out the beds and noticed which got me thinking
Footbeds Query
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Thanks Bandit, they are quite ridgid especially under the arch, guess a trip to MK next Wednesday morning as a space has opened up in my diary to get it sorted and couple of hours on slope too!
Belt sander works wonders. Thats what I use to fine tune my foot beds. Even works to tweek the soft inner soles in trainers. Put the sander upside down in a vice, and have at it :wink:
Trencher
Trencher thanks, I can see what you are saying looking at the footbed though sadly I am no DIY boy, so no sander and no bench, I'll let the shop do it and if they mess up they can replace it!
Plus I'll get to go and have a 2 or 3 hour blast on the indoor slope there to get ready for Austria in 3 weeks, was a bit rusty for the first 20 mins or so on News Years day there.
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Started by Peakmonster in Ski Hardware 14-Jan-2010 - 13 Replies
Peakmonster
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
Bandit
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
Was alignment carried out by the fitter when you purchased the boots/footbeds?
Peakmonster
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
yes,
maybe just an observation by me with the beds having not bothered looking at them before wondered i other folks were all different, but will ask the bootfitter when i am next in.
Could also just be a technique issue so some more lessons on steeps hopefully may sort :D
maybe just an observation by me with the beds having not bothered looking at them before wondered i other folks were all different, but will ask the bootfitter when i am next in.
Could also just be a technique issue so some more lessons on steeps hopefully may sort :D
TC
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
TC wrote:Can the footbeds be adjusted much after fitting?
I have an issue too with my footbeds, as I have discomfort in my left foot as that is being raised too high now after a foot problem I have so the left boot is too tight, but with the standard footbed that the boot came with in, it fits perfect but doesn't feel the same.
Might not get chance to get to Ellis Brigham in MK in the next 3 weeks before I go, but would make a real effort if they can be altered/lowered.
TC, it does depend on the material they are made from. Some are quite rigid and can be ground down with a dremel tool.
Alternatively, the base board in your boot could possibly be lowered a bit to make some space for your foot.
Thanks Bandit, they are quite ridgid especially under the arch, guess a trip to MK next Wednesday morning as a space has opened up in my diary to get it sorted and couple of hours on slope too!
Trencher
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
bandit wrote:TC wrote:Can the footbeds be adjusted much after fitting?
I have an issue too with my footbeds, as I have discomfort in my left foot as that is being raised too high now after a foot problem I have so the left boot is too tight, but with the standard footbed that the boot came with in, it fits perfect but doesn't feel the same.
Might not get chance to get to Ellis Brigham in MK in the next 3 weeks before I go, but would make a real effort if they can be altered/lowered.
TC, it does depend on the material they are made from. Some are quite rigid and can be ground down with a dremel tool.
Alternatively, the base board in your boot could possibly be lowered a bit to make some space for your foot.
Belt sander works wonders. Thats what I use to fine tune my foot beds. Even works to tweek the soft inner soles in trainers. Put the sander upside down in a vice, and have at it :wink:
Trencher
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TC
reply to 'Footbeds Query' posted Jan-2010
Belt sander works wonders. Thats what I use to fine tune my foot beds. Even works to tweek the soft inner soles in trainers. Put the sander upside down in a vice, and have at it
Trencher
Trencher thanks, I can see what you are saying looking at the footbed though sadly I am no DIY boy, so no sander and no bench, I'll let the shop do it and if they mess up they can replace it!
Plus I'll get to go and have a 2 or 3 hour blast on the indoor slope there to get ready for Austria in 3 weeks, was a bit rusty for the first 20 mins or so on News Years day there.
Topic last updated on 15-January-2010 at 09:10