Ski boot repair. Running Workshop Fixing the rear foot brace

In the midst of the ski season, ski boots let down - from a heavy load, the rivets fell out in the place of the protruding toe, and the sole began to peel off. There was no point in gluing the sole with superglue without additional fastening, and there was no way to put new rivets in the workshop. Then the idea came up to use bolts with washers and a nut instead of rivets.

The article will be useful to those who find themselves in a similar situation. Making such a repair of ski boots with your own hands is not difficult at all.

Repair will require:

3x40mm flat head bolt with nut and two washers

PVC linen cord cutter 200-250 mm long

Pliers

Hacksaw blade or wire cutters

Adhesive for bonding leather and rubber

Repair sequence

Step 1. Let's prepare necessary tools and materials.

Step 2. We remove the remaining parts of the rivets and clean the surfaces to be glued.

Step 3. We stretch a piece of linen cord through the rivet holes and bring its end out of the boot.

Step 4. We insert a bolt with a washer put on it into the hole in the cord.

Step 5. We pull the cord with the bolt through the hole. In the same way, insert the second bolt into the hole.

Step 6. We put washers on the protruding parts of the bolts, tighten the nuts, apply glue to the cleaned surfaces and tighten the nuts.

Step 7. Stepping back from the nut by 3-4 mm, cut off the protruding parts of the bolts. To prevent the nuts from loosening, the bolts must be riveted.

I hope that after the repair the ski boots will last more than one season.

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Skiers will understand me well. Especially those who have experienced this at least once. And if you have not encountered it yet, then sooner or later you will definitely encounter it.

Salomon ski boots

So, you buy Salomon ski boots (or similar) with Pilot bindings. Not those in which pensioners ride in the park, but those in which you can show good results on a prepared track. You get the appropriate bindings for them and install them on the skis. This whole construction costs a lot - whoever rides will understand me. And after a very short time of skiing - several seasons - a problem happens to them. Namely, lightning breaks. I must say that the design of the boots and the way the zipper is installed there is fundamentally different from the usual winter boots. In boots, everything is simple - pulled out a broken zipper and sewed another one. This is done in any shoe shop. The Salomon is a completely different story - the complex high-tech design of the boot is designed to set records in them, and not replace zippers.

In short, when this happened to the boots,

the first thought is to go and buy new ones, it is unlikely that something can be done here.

Nearest sports shops

Immediately after skiing, we went to the nearest sports shops. The most surprising thing is that at the beginning of the season, both in Decathlon and in Sportmaster, only one Salomon running model was on sale: Decathlon sold only one size, and Sportmaster had any sizes, but the boots cost about 14 thousand rubles, which too much even for the start of the season, if you're not going to set records.

Fischer and other brands are not suitable due to mounting mismatch. About in these stores, apparently, they have not even heard of.

What is discussed on the ski forums

What to do? As usual in such cases, you need to turn to the Internet. It turned out that this topic is quite popular on the skiers' forum and is discussed every year. It needs to be repaired, that's for sure. Some forum members found good specialists in their areas - in ordinary shoe repair shops.

Need to try. In the first workshop, they immediately refused to take the shoes, they said, come when the master is there, talk to him, we cannot accept such an order without him. But in the second, having carefully examined and assessed the scale of the disaster, the master suggested a variant of how to insert a new zipper without affecting the rigid structures of the boot.

In short, either the master was afraid that I was photographing the shoe in his presence, or he was just a super-master, but two days later Salomon looked like new!

The master walked around the rigid design of the boot very filigree.

For what price? 450 rub! If you are interested - write, I will tell you the address of the workshop.

There is only one conclusion - always look for options, and do not rush to do what first comes to mind!

GAIT analysis
(right choice sneakers)

When paying for the service, you receive a certificate
for 1,000 rubles. to buy sneakers

about 60 minutes

Selection of sneakers using video analysis

A video camera is installed behind the treadmill with adjustable speed and inclination of the belt, which allows shooting at a high frame rate. After a warm-up step, a run is recorded at a comfortable pace. In this way, you can test several pairs of sneakers in order to choose the most suitable model.

Special software allows you to frame-by-frame review of the recording, while the fine details of the biomechanics of running become visible. Of particular value is the ability to measure the angles in the joints (primarily in the ankle) in various phases of the running step. The specialist who selects the running shoes also evaluates the running technique in general.

What are we doing:

• Determining pronation - choosing shoes in accordance with the severity of pronation reduces the risk of injury.
• Determining the correct position of the foot when running - when running with the correct position of the foot, you expend energy most efficiently, so you run faster and longer.
• We correct possible deviations in running technique - correct running biomechanics minimizes the load on the musculoskeletal system and the cardiovascular system.
• We select models of running shoes, taking into account your individual characteristics.

For safe skiing, it is important to have reliable, high-quality equipment. Boots are an important part of the equipment, from which not only comfort, but also the health of the athlete is curled. With active skiing, especially in the style of short track, virtuoso turns, sports shoes quickly break.

Repairing ski boots is a costly business, and you need to find good master. However, some problems can be solved independently.

This is a common problem among skiers. Often it occurs at the height of the season due to heavy workload. The sole can come off completely or just the toe.

You can repair it yourself with the help of small screws, glue and nuts. Connect the back first. If you have bindings without holes, then make several holes at the junction with the shoes. Insert nuts into them with a cap down. Twist them inside the boot. The nose is repaired in the same way.

You can strengthen the connection with shoe glue. Clean and degrease the soles first. Gluing is an additional procedure to fastening with nuts.

The clasp came off: how to fix it yourself

Careless use or a sharp jerk can damage the clasp. Often, it is made in the form of Velcro. In this case, to repair your skis with your own hands, you will need sewing supplies - a strong thread, a thick needle and a dense fabric.

With a complete break into 2 parts, you need to connect them with a piece of prepared fabric. If the clasp is torn off the ring, then we attach it also, with the help of fabric. If the special ring has been lost, you can use the wire. However, this is a temporary option, as such a clasp will quickly break.

Spare parts can be found in professional stores to help restore.

Fixing the rear foot brace

This plastic element is extremely important, it is present in all expensive models shoes. This allows you to securely fix the leg in the heel area, preventing injury.

But his problem is that he often leans back from the boot itself. To fix it, buy 2 bolts with a small diameter. Drill holes in the fixture. Using bolts, connect the bar to the boot, tighten them from the inside.

Help with pins

When a pin breaks, skiers face three problems:

1. The plastic that holds the pin loosens or wears away and it starts to dangle.
2. Completely detaches from the place of attachment.
3. The pin was bent or dented while riding.

The first 2 difficulties can be solved with epoxy glue, tape and a file. First, with the help sandpaper(it is better to take a small one) gently clean the place that will be glued. Insert the pin in place, secure it with tape, and fill it with glue. Let dry for a day, remove excess glue with a file. To remove the tape will have to try.

It is possible to repair the curvature of the pin if the fastening strength is not greatly affected. To do this, you need to make a mandrel by tapping on both sides with a hammer.

Repair of snowboard boots is carried out in the same way as for ski boots. However, snowboarders may experience problems such as rust on fittings, worn seams, loose lacing. In case of problems with a replacement part is needed. Independent attempts to fix it will not return the previous functions, and riding can become dangerous.

Careful operation, timely cleaning and proper storage in the off-season will avoid many problems with ski equipment.

Safety, the quality of skiing depends on the equipment. Active use, complex tricks lead to damage. Repairing ski boots is an expensive procedure. Some problems can be fixed on your own.

Losing inventory at the beginning or in the middle of the season is unpleasant. Rivets, fasteners can break, the sole can also peel off. The question arises, how to repair ski boots yourself. Experienced skiers know how to fix minor problems. Beginners should familiarize themselves with the basic tips, recommendations, nuances.

Zipper Replacement

Lightning fails frequently. Difficulties arise due to the special design of shoes, stretching materials, plastic parts. The best option will contact a professional. Ordinary workshops are rarely taken for such work. In some cases, do-it-yourself zippers are repaired on a ski boot.

Sew on the torn part - an easy option. You will need a strong thread, not a sharp needle, scissors. The plastic spring is sewn to the fabric base. It is difficult to fasten at first, as the zip dog is tight. This method will help until the thread is erased. The measure is temporary. It is better to find a professional and replace the entire zipper.

Boot recovery

Cracks in the plastic liner are common. Appear from blows, wear, frost, falling. In most cases, a complete replacement of the element is required. You can make repairs on your own when the cracks are small.

You will need to make stainless steel patches. The holes are scrolled carefully so that the screw enters tightly, with effort. Do not put one big fortification. The boot has a curved shape. To avoid displacement, put two strips of steel with a thickness of about 2 cm. The option is suitable for the outer part.

Attention! Do-it-yourself repair of parts can weaken the structure, reduce reliability, and reduce the level of safety. Broken items need to be replaced.

The folding tongue of the boot burst - it is enough to pull the edges with a thick thread, apply a piece of durable fabric or leather. You need to use glue that remains elastic after drying.

Damaged seams

With prolonged use, the threads are erased, the seams are torn, depart. Often breakage occurs at the folds. You can repair on your own. You will need a thick thread, needle, scissors. The material of ski equipment is dense. It is better to use protection for pushing the needle (thimble). Tighten the edges until tight. By removing the torn old threads, you can use the existing holes. Fasten the end of the thread well. Will last until the next abrasion.

Fastener recovery

Wear, sharp jerk, inaccurate use lead to damage to the fastener. If the fasteners are made of fabric Velcro, then you can fix it yourself. You will need a piece of dense fabric, a thick strong thread, scissors. The torn part is connected by a thread. From above and below it is fixed with a cloth, stitched. A broken ring can be replaced with wire. Replace with an original part as soon as possible.

If the sole came off

The loss of the sole of a shoe is a breakdown that is difficult to fix. It is impossible to restore the original appearance with your own hands. A temporary measure is to glue, fasten with screws. Hats (preferably flat ones) should be located on the inside of the boot. The nose is screwed separately - it has a different location, so a separate screw is required.

What is required for repair

Equipment and materials depend on the nature of the breakdown. For seams, fabric tears, you will need a thick thread, needle, thick fabric or leather. It is better to take needles with a blunt end - there is less risk of sticking into a finger. Sometimes glue is used - after hardening, the composition must remain elastic, otherwise tears will appear again.

For plastic elements - boot, inner, outer parts, fasteners - you will need stainless steel plates, flat head screws, screwdrivers. Thin plastic is pierced with a hot knitting needle slowly, carefully. Areas with a thickening are drilled.

Sequencing

Before repairing shoes should be washed and wiped dry. Shoes are dismantled, the damaged element is removed. Plastic parts are disinfected before processing (alcohol, acetone).

Attention! The best algorithm of actions in case of breakdowns is an appeal to a professional master, a complete replacement of faulty elements.

For patches, strengthening the base, joints of cracks, only stainless steel is taken (exposure to snow, ice - rust appears). When the fabric breaks, protruding threads are removed, and roughness is removed.

An experienced skier can immediately determine the degree of damage and the possibility of repair. Most have their own secrets for repairing inventory. Correcting the situation with your own hands requires skill, certain skills, special equipment.

Reduce wear and tear on ski boots by: proper care. Can not use detergents with solvents. Shoes must be dried after each ride. Fasteners should be checked, do not pull, fasten smoothly. Watch your foot position. It should be comfortable and the girth should be tight. After two or three years, a situation may arise when the foot is not placed in the working position. This may indicate an expired service life.

Remove inventory for summer storage should be in places without direct exposure to the sun, well ventilated. Shoes are washed, fabric removable parts are stretched. Dry away from heaters. For washing do not use synthetic aggressive compounds - soap solution, environmentally friendly products.

Important! Caring for ski boots will extend the life of your shoes, but will not protect them from cracks, chips, or tears. Equipment is selected according to the style of riding. are taken into account anatomical features, degree of comfort. With minimal changes, the parts are checked for changes.

Proper maintenance, a professional master, replacement of parts is a guarantee of safety. Malfunctions reduce the quality of shoes, weaken the fasteners. You can repair it yourself, but only if there is no other option.