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How to put different straps on my boots

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sullivano*b
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so i want to get the patriot tru straps but im confused how i put them on my boots (atomic hawx ultra 120)







also, can i get intuition pro wrap liners and toss them in these? and would that help with shin bang?
3 years ago
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powpatrol
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You would undo the screws, make two holes in the new strap and then secure it again. Yes you could put an intuition liner in and yes generally it helps with shin bang however the main reason people end up with shin bang is because they ski backseated.
3 years ago
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sullivano*b
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powpatrolYou would undo the screws, make two holes in the new strap and then secure it again. Yes you could put an intuition liner in and yes generally it helps with shin bang however the main reason people end up with shin bang is because they ski backseated.


i end up with shin bang bc i do frontflips on things that arent big enough and i dont tuck
3 years ago
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powpatrol
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sullivanobrien_i end up with shin bang bc i do frontflips on things that arent big enough and i dont tuck

maybe stop doing that and then the shin bang will stop 🤔
3 years ago
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sullivano*b
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powpatrolmaybe stop doing that and then the shin bang will stop 🤔


that is a great point but i want to start doing them on jumps but if i land one badly then the day is over. it also happens when i land backseated on other stuff but that doesnt happen that much.
3 years ago
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CatdickBojangles
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You have to drill the rivets out and replace them with new screws with posts. Super easy.
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FaunaSkis
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Paging @onenerdykid

But i’m pretty sure you can just drill holes in the patriot straps where you need them to fix to your current boots.

There might also be a ratchet style atomic strap available that would go on your boots without modification so you don't need to get and drill into patriots
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Non_State_Actor
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FaunaSkisPaging @onenerdykid

But i’m pretty sure you can just drill holes in the patriot straps where you need them to fix to your current boots.

There might also be a ratchet style atomic strap available that would go on your boots without modification so you don't need to get and drill into patriots


You still have to drill out the rivets and punching a small hole in the nylon webbing material is easy with a tiny screw driver or punch, you can even just use a nail or screw. Removing the rivets can be a hassle, be careful not to heat them up too much and melt plastic.
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CatdickBojangles
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mystery3You still have to drill out the rivets and punching a small hole in the nylon webbing material is easy with a tiny screw driver or punch, you can even just use a nail or screw. Removing the rivets can be a hassle, be careful not to heat them up too much and melt plastic.


Pro-tip when making the holes in the strap instead of just poking a hole, take a nail and heat it up real hot and use it to make the hole. It melts the plastic or whatever it is in the strap and keeps the holes from ripping or fraying so they last for a super long time.
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FaunaSkis
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mystery3You still have to drill out the rivets and punching a small hole in the nylon webbing material is easy with a tiny screw driver or punch, you can even just use a nail or screw. Removing the rivets can be a hassle, be careful not to heat them up too much and melt plastic.


They're allen bolts, no drilling out required.
I'm sure some lower end/lower performance boots have the power strap rivetted on but on the higher end boots like the ultra more components are bolted on for easier replacement. Every fixing that's bolted on costs $ in parts and labour compared to firing on cheap rivets, and for people in lower end gear, they're less likely to blow a buckle or want to take off a strap, so there's a compromise made meaning they can sell the boot for less.
3 years ago
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Non_State_Actor
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FaunaSkisThey're allen bolts, no drilling out required.
I'm sure some lower end/lower performance boots have the power strap rivetted on but on the higher end boots like the ultra more components are bolted on for easier replacement. Every fixing that's bolted on costs $ in parts and labour compared to firing on cheap rivets, and for people in lower end gear, they're less likely to blow a buckle or want to take off a strap, so there's a compromise made meaning they can sell the boot for less.


Atomic likes rivets apparently, it does reduce likelihood of a failure on a power strap. The Hawx Ultra XTD 115 and 120 both have rivets. While not top of the line in the case of the 120 it's still a full featured boot.
3 years ago
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quagsire
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mystery3Atomic likes rivets apparently, it does reduce likelihood of a failure on a power strap. The Hawx Ultra XTD 115 and 120 both have rivets. While not top of the line in the case of the 120 it's still a full featured boot.


I've noticed Salomon also uses rivets all the way through to their 130-flex boots. I assume it's for a combination of reasons including manufacturing cost, durability, and potentially weight-weenie-ism to an extent.
3 years ago
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sullivano*b
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i ended up drilling a new hole in my boot, hopefully it works. going skiing today so ill do some sw tailbutters and see if my shins hurt.
3 years ago
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