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Burrito
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I just bought some new boots. They have adjustable rear spoilers, but to actually take the spoilers off I would have to break them. Right now I just adusted them so that they're at the lowest possible point. Do you guys think I should take them all the way off.
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Nov 15 2004 7:35PM
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1337chronic
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sounds like something a mexican would have... and your sn is burrito how tragic!
Nov 15 2004 9:49PM
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Kev
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rear spoilers? what are those?

does your boots have chrome spinners too?
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Nov 15 2004 10:01PM
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unionbowler
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taking the spoilers out will increase the amount of volume inside the cuff of the boot. it will also decrease the effective forward lean of the boot. so, if the boot is either too tight around the top of the cuff, or you want to stand more straight up, take the spoilers out. otherwise, leave them in. they're there to make the boot ride better.
Nov 16 2004 1:38AM
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Burrito
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I've heard, though, that they make riding and landing switch harder.
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Nov 16 2004 1:20PM
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unionbowler
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that sounds right. if you have more volume inside the top of the cuff, you'll have a bigger sweet spot, which will definitely help to re-align your mass-center for switch situations. if you take them out, you can always build up the back of the liner with stiff foam if you decide you don't like it.

word of caution: the thickness of most spoilers is enough to very noticeably change the amount of volume. with feet and lower legs, a small amount of volume change is very noticeable. i am not advocating not to try it. most jibber specific boots do have a softer flex, which you can simulate by taking out the spoilers, in principle.
Nov 17 2004 2:45AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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spoiler? Like one of those wings people put on their cars for 'better handling'

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Nov 17 2004 5:09AM
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unionbowler
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yar! i like the raw aluminum ones that are $200 from mail orders...they look sick! it's like twintipping your car!
Nov 17 2004 5:53AM
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something like this? i would leave it. hahaha

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Nov 17 2004 12:27PM
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Burrito
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Nice. I think I would go with carbon fiber, though.
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Nov 17 2004 3:00PM
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HAHAHA
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Nov 17 2004 3:26PM
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unionbowler
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oh man, this is a good thread!
Nov 18 2004 2:06AM
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