I have 2 pr of downhill ski boots that have been in storage for 5yrs. Are they still good, or should I replace them before a ski trip this winter?
2006-07-30 03:44:01 · 7 answers · asked by Craig W 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
If you take care of them, they should be fine. My dad has old pairs of skis and boots from when he was racing. He used those until last year. The older models are less advanced but I know people who prefer their older makes than new boots. They should be fine, unless they are visibly damaged.
2006-08-03 02:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by SkiBabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they still fit fine and are in fine condition, then you will definitely want to keep them around, because so many of us know how difficult it is to find a pair of good boots that fit right and dont hurt and keep your feet warm, that it's a good idea to KEEP the ones you have, even if you buy new ones, the new ones are hard to break in quickly and not to mention, it's only after a day or so in the new boots that you realize they kill your feet and you don't want them. We'll, if that way too often scenario happens to you, you'll have some broken in 5+ year old boots around JUST IN CASE.
Boots "pack out" as you wear them, so buy them pretty tight to begin with because they will get roomier, but make sure you have plenty of toe room for when you put all your weight forward, but make sure your heel is snug. Go fast!
2006-07-30 09:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by chrisgintexas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ski Boots change all the time. But if your not going to be riding powder, hitting jumps, or skiing really hard those boots should be fine. Might want to go to a ski shop and ask them.
2006-08-02 11:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by smed193 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them out, stomp around the house. How do they feel? If they feel supportive, they are probably ok. If they are rear entry, ditch them and get "real" boots.
Boot life is dependent on how often and how hard they are used. I usually use mine for two seasons or so. But that is skiing pretty much every weekend and holiday.
2006-07-31 08:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much you used them....well, thats my guess anyway...I'm no ski equipment expert. lol
2006-08-01 13:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you used them...you might want to contact your local place and ask them...
2006-07-30 08:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Leni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that stuff is fine if you dont use them, they will only get bad from normal wear and tear of usage
2006-08-01 09:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by schwope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋