So, last winter, I got new boots. They're delightfully comfortable, and really have been all along, but...
I got them last year because the old ones just plain didn't fit anymore. Never mind that they were pretty packed out, they were also WAY too big, considering the weight loss. I wasn't done losing weight yet, but also didn't want to be using unsafe gear, so, new boots seemed a necessity. (heck, new everything was necessary!)
THIS winter, another 25# are gone, and while I don't think the boots are in the way too big category, I've got an issue that I need to take to my boot guys. DH is in the break-in phase with a new pair, and I was hoping he'd make the trek into the shop yesterday after skiing, since I told him I really would like to talk with the guys about my issue too. I can't find the adjustment that will let me get the lower cuff snug enough around my ankles AND let me actually close the buckle without assistance. I'm pretty sure DH and I were an *interesting* sight the other day when we were working on this together, cuz it was difficult for HIM to get the right leverage too!
I'm guessing that it will be no earlier than Wednesday (two more ski days) before HE will be going back into the shop with his boots. Boot guy told him to ski five times in them before coming back for any adjustments. (he's finding that he's amazed to discover that the guy likely knows what he's talking about)
If I wait for him, I've got two more days of wobbly ankles. I'm seriously considering getting up early tomorrow and going in before our afternoon/evening ski with the kids.
So. My question is this: what should I be expecting as a solution? (I have about 25 ski days on these boots, four of them since 12/20/08!)
Karen in Boise
I got them last year because the old ones just plain didn't fit anymore. Never mind that they were pretty packed out, they were also WAY too big, considering the weight loss. I wasn't done losing weight yet, but also didn't want to be using unsafe gear, so, new boots seemed a necessity. (heck, new everything was necessary!)
THIS winter, another 25# are gone, and while I don't think the boots are in the way too big category, I've got an issue that I need to take to my boot guys. DH is in the break-in phase with a new pair, and I was hoping he'd make the trek into the shop yesterday after skiing, since I told him I really would like to talk with the guys about my issue too. I can't find the adjustment that will let me get the lower cuff snug enough around my ankles AND let me actually close the buckle without assistance. I'm pretty sure DH and I were an *interesting* sight the other day when we were working on this together, cuz it was difficult for HIM to get the right leverage too!
I'm guessing that it will be no earlier than Wednesday (two more ski days) before HE will be going back into the shop with his boots. Boot guy told him to ski five times in them before coming back for any adjustments. (he's finding that he's amazed to discover that the guy likely knows what he's talking about)
If I wait for him, I've got two more days of wobbly ankles. I'm seriously considering getting up early tomorrow and going in before our afternoon/evening ski with the kids.
So. My question is this: what should I be expecting as a solution? (I have about 25 ski days on these boots, four of them since 12/20/08!)
Karen in Boise
