boot buckle extenders

[gmcunni]

Have a pair of dalbello boots. The fit of the foot is fine but the upper cuff is too tight (calf too wide). I've already extended the clip and buckle to the max, is anyone aware of a buckle extender or an option for a longer buckle replacement?

 

[Puck it]

Have a pair of dalbello boots. The fit of the foot is fine but the upper cuff is too tight (calf too wide). I've already extended the clip and buckle to the max, is anyone aware of a buckle extender or an option for a longer buckle replacement?

Did you try one of these?

 

[gmcunni]

Did you try one of these?

yes but it wouldn't stay on, even with duct tape.

 

[Puck it]

Just joking. I have the same problem. I stick with Head ski boots for this reason. Can tighten the power strap more. Or can you drill another hole to move the buckle or bale? Drill out the rivets to move it. I have t-nuts and screws if you thinkk this will work. I can mail them.

 

[deadheadskier]

Dalbello is right around the corner from Ragged. Perhaps you should head up for the weekend

 

[gmcunni]

Just joking. I have the same problem. I stick with Head ski boots for this reason. Can tighten the power strap more. Or can you drill another hole to move the buckle or bale? Drill out the rivets to move it. I have t-nuts and screws if you thinkk this will work. I can mail them.

I'm trying to avoid power tool related mods if i can find a simple solution. if they made a longer clip that i could just put in place of the old one i think i'd be set. found a nordica one but not a dalbello specific one.

http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/4832/products/Nordica_Ski_Boot_Buckle_Extension_Single_.aspx

 

[gmcunni]

Dalbello is right around the corner from Ragged. Perhaps you should head up for the weekend

i wish but i don't foresee a trip up there again this season

 

[Puck it]

How much more do you need? What boot is it?

 

[o3jeff]

Just get new boots!

 

[gmcunni]

How much more do you need? What boot is it?

i never really measured the distance i'd need, will try tonight when home. dalbello aerro 67

 

[gmcunni]

Just get new boots!

if the footbed didn't fit fine, i would

 

[deadheadskier]

Philpug would be worth giving a shout. He's the resident Dalbello Pro

 

[gmcunni]

Philpug would be worth giving a shout. He's the resident Dalbello Pro

thanks, will do. figure i have all summer to find a solution. made it this far with these boots so a few more days ain't gonna kill anyone.

 

[bvibert]

Philpug would be worth giving a shout. He's the resident Dalbello Pro

Skidmarks from Suburban Sports knows a thing or two about Dalbello too...

 

[Puck it]

Does the buckle or bale adjust? Or both? Not the microadjustment. Do they physically move by moving to another hole? I can't tell from pics of the boots.

 

[wa-loaf]

i never really measured the distance i'd need, will try tonight when home. dalbello aerro 67

Look at the shell, sometimes there are already place holders for moving the buckle mount.

Philpug would be worth giving a shout. He's the resident Dalbello Pro

His new shop doesn't carry Dalbello and he's wearing Technicas now.

Skidmarks from Suburban Sports knows a thing or two about Dalbello too...

Probably your best bet.

 

[bvibert]

His new shop doesn't carry Dalbello and he's wearing Technicas now.

Wow, I thought he was a Flexon (or at least that style) user for life! :-o

 

[wa-loaf]

Wow, I thought he was a Flexon (or at least that style) user for life! :-o

I guess they had a resident bootfitter for Technica working at their shop (before he got deported back to Germany, lol) who hooked him up with a really sweet set-up.

 

[gmcunni]

Does the buckle or bale adjust? Or both? Not the microadjustment. Do they physically move by moving to another hole? I can't tell from pics of the boots.

there is a micro adjustment on the bale and it as far out as possible. the clip side as 3 holes, already on the widest settings. looks like there could be room for a 4th hole.

ideally a clip with an extra slot or two i think would solve it

 

[wa-loaf]

ideally a clip with an extra slot or two i think would solve it

I don't think you have room to make more holes without trouble. I'd check with a dealer to see if you can get either longer bails or a longer clip.