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Do I Get Booster Straps

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AlexTall
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If I think that my boots are too soft for me, should I consider getting booster straps to make them 'stiffer'?
Dec 19 2021 9:40PM 4 0
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Phatboy64
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Get the Atomic Dual Strap. Have been a booster fan boy but these rock
Dec 19 2021 9:57PM 7 0
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dkels
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My personal opinion is that adding a booster strap to a boot (even if it’s one with the extra layers of rubber) won’t increase the stiffness of the boot. It will however provide a more secure feeling to your lower leg, hep reduce shinbang, and provide better energy transfer. Aside from a footbed, I think it’s the next best upgrade you can get for a ski boot. I highly recommend checking out Patriot footbed’s tru straps 2.0 for slightly better liner+shell cinching than your traditional booster strap, or the atomic one previously mentioned (a bit more expensive)
Dec 19 2021 10:23PM 9 0
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animator
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dkelsMy personal opinion is that adding a booster strap to a boot (even if it’s one with the extra layers of rubber) won’t increase the stiffness of the boot. It will however provide a more secure feeling to your lower leg, hep reduce shinbang, and provide better energy transfer. Aside from a footbed, I think it’s the next best upgrade you can get for a ski boot. I highly recommend checking out Patriot footbed’s tru straps 2.0 for slightly better liner+shell cinching than your traditional booster strap, or the atomic one previously mentioned (a bit more expensive)


That’s more fact than personal opinion but either way it’s correct yeah. Provides a closer fit and better response, doesn’t add stiffness at all
Dec 19 2021 11:17PM 4 0
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nkloss4
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adurhamIf I think that my boots are too soft for me, should I consider getting booster straps to make them 'stiffer'?


booster straps arent gonna make ur boots stiffer lol
Dec 20 2021 5:24PM 3 4
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lil.Boye
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well, it won't help with the tongue stiffness. but it will help the top of the boot fit more snug. which might make them feel stiffer. i say go for it. they help with shin pain and make the boot feel like a part of you
Dec 20 2021 5:38PM 3 0
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muffMan.
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Yes booster strap is the second best “upgrade” to any boot. Number one being custom insoles.
Dec 21 2021 9:42PM 2 0
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Everchanger
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adurhamIf I think that my boots are too soft for me, should I consider getting booster straps to make them 'stiffer'?

Sometimes people mistake have a soft boot for a loose boot so if you think that fits your bill it may help but I don't think it could hurt to try them either way I'm about to pick some up to help me with my shin pain boots fit good around my foot but I got a bit of room in the shin area hoping they help with that.
Dec 22 2021 12:00AM 2 0
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Chunderface
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EverchangerSometimes people mistake have a soft boot for a loose boot so if you think that fits your bill it may help but I don't think it could hurt to try them either way I'm about to pick some up to help me with my shin pain boots fit good around my foot but I got a bit of room in the shin area hoping they help with that.


Holy sentence Batman.
Dec 22 2021 12:41AM 2 0
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onenerdykid
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Phatboy64Get the Atomic Dual Strap. Have been a booster fan boy but these rock


Blister's Instagram recently teased a shoot out between the Atomic Professional Dual Strap vs. Booster Strap.

Get your popcorn.
Dec 22 2021 4:42AM 4 0
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Phatboy64
Posts: 116 - Karma: 444
onenerdykidBlister's Instagram recently teased a shoot out between the Atomic Professional Dual Strap vs. Booster Strap.

Get your popcorn.


If you have the link please sent it along…
Dec 22 2021 9:18AM 1 0
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Everchanger
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skeirmanHoly sentence Batman.

Yeah I don't punctuate on the Internet lmao I've been known as the king of run on sentances.
Dec 22 2021 4:47PM 0 0
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SuspiciousFish
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dkelsMy personal opinion is that adding a booster strap to a boot (even if it’s one with the extra layers of rubber) won’t increase the stiffness of the boot. It will however provide a more secure feeling to your lower leg, hep reduce shinbang, and provide better energy transfer. Aside from a footbed, I think it’s the next best upgrade you can get for a ski boot. I highly recommend checking out Patriot footbed’s tru straps 2.0 for slightly better liner+shell cinching than your traditional booster strap, or the atomic one previously mentioned (a bit more expensive)


I was going to come here to write a response but couldnt do better than this.
Dec 22 2021 4:53PM 2 0
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