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mrchocky
Joined: 14 Jul 2012 Posts: 61
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:23 pm Post subject: Putting on Neil Pryde boots! |
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I couldn't find anything on this. I got my new Neil Pryde boots, but I can't get them on! There's the loop at the back to pull of course, but it's not quite enough.
And hints and tips? Thanks! |
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windward1
Joined: 18 Jun 2000 Posts: 1400
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Buy some the right size? |
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DanWeiss
Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 2296 Location: Connecticut, USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:47 am Post subject: |
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sprinkle talcum powered into the boot. That should help a great deal. Talc, not baby powder. _________________ Support Your Sport. Join US Windsurfing!
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5328 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Or, but them on soaking wet. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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If you're man enough, the solution to getting them both on and off is panty hose. Borrow a pair from Mrschocky and check it out. |
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mrchocky
Joined: 14 Jul 2012 Posts: 61
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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windward1 wrote: | Buy some the right size? |
I knew there'd be one clown. I'm 6.5, I got 7 since I understand they run small. My last boots (now with holes) are 6, since I was told they would stretch (they do, but it's a bit uncomfortable on the toes). They certainly seem to be the right size, but I'll try some of the suggestions. |
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Wind-NC.com
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 980 Location: Formerly Cape Hatteras, now Burlington, VT!
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Hi, "technique" wise, I usually try to get the top of my foot as far into the boot as possible (by pointing my foot and pulling the top/front of the boot up) before pulling the heel tab back and up. If you get the top wiggled in that extra .5 cm, the heel will pull right out and over, easy peasy.
Hope that helps! _________________ formerly known as hodad.andy
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Sailboarder
Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 656
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:46 am Post subject: |
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I do like Andy says when the boot or my foot is humid. But I alway try my best to dry the boots to avoid odours. I let them drip first upside down, before turning them upright to facilitate evaporation. When everything is dry, they will glide with moderate effort and without special technique. |
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Sailboarder
Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 656
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:46 am Post subject: |
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I do like Andy says when the boot or my foot is humid. But I alway try my best to dry the boots to avoid odours. I let them drip first upside down, before turning them upright to facilitate evaporation. When everything is dry, they will glide with moderate effort and without special technique. |
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flaherty
Joined: 01 May 1997 Posts: 437
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:53 am Post subject: |
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I'm assuming you mean high winter boots.
Fold the top half of the boot down , sort of making high back into low boots.
Put them on, then roll up the top half. |
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