Jyves 0 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 As the poll title indicates, let's get talking about the boot lacing system you use. I have allowed more than one choice as some people may have more than one pair of boots. Please give us you impression of you boots, whether you like the system or not, and so on. Refrain from just bad-mouthing, elaborate on why in your experience once system did not work for you. If I have forgotten another popular system, please let me know and I will add (is it possible to modify a poll once it has been started?). I personally just bought some boots with the Speed Zone system (Burton Ruler) and I have been more than satisfied. It allows quick and localized tightness adjustment, which comes in handy in the lift when you want to give your feet more room. However this comes only from a one-day experience, I'll let you know my impressions again in the future. However, if my boots continue to perform as they have, I'll be buying Burton boots for years to come. About the BOA system, my girlfriend was looking into buying a pair, but she was apprehensive that the wire might break. Have you ever had or heard of such an occuring? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Oldest 2 boys have Burton Speed laces, they like them, but one of them is considering BOA's for thier next pair. Husband and little boys have laces - all three are going for BOA's next pair. Hubby because he has some DC BOA walking boots that he loves, and the kids because we are sick of doing thier laces! Me - I have Van's BOA's. I love them. They are supremely comfortable. They adjust in a flash. On the lift I can loosen slightly for better blood flow, at the top of a steeper run I can crank 'em tighter than normal for a better feeling of security (LOL). I saw a speed dial for BOA's in Tokyo and we thought - how lazy! A lazy mans shortcut for the lazy mans lacing system....but now we have seen plenty of opportunities to use it and will be picking one up ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites
kaptankangaroo 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have heard of the BOA click wheel blowing out,never the wire breaking. You can replace the click wheel as well, probably due to this problem. My advice to anyone is to never buy a product in its first year, if it works then it will be back the next(both Boa and burton speed have been around for a few years now). Personally i use the burton speed lace system, great for getting on the mountain fast and ease of loosening tightening but still love my old lace ups.I could get the tension where i wanted on different parts of my boot. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I love the BOA system. Fast, easy and comfortable. The only system I would consider again is the Salomon system but I don't know what the name is. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have Salomon malamutes, its pretty similar to Burtons speed lacing. Also Deeluxe have a speed lacing system on some of their models this year. Link to post Share on other sites
66jzmstr 0 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I love my Boa's, and this is my first season in them ever. These should last me a while (Vans Fargo Boa's), but I'm excited to make my next pair Focus Boa's, the double Boa system. Link to post Share on other sites
SamuiKitsune 0 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Dual BOA system. Link to post Share on other sites
wattiewatson 0 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Saloman Boots fit my feet the best. They had some wire lacing system but it stopped working after about 100 days. It had a one way locking mechanism, similar in function to a cable tie that locks one way and tightens the other. It wore out. Bought some new boots with old fashion laces. I cant complain. 100 days is about 5 years of riding for a normal Joe. I think the old fashion laces are the best if you ride a lot. If you dont, i dont think it really matters - anything will do. Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I've recently just bought some K2 Raiders with the BOA lacing system, can't believe I waited so long to change over!! Tightening and loosening has never been easier...great!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 DC Allegiance with Dual-BOA. No problems. These boots replace a first-generation set of DC BOA boots (Can't remember the model) that were shipped with spare laces so the buyer wouldn't freak out. I retired the old boots after several seasons without having to use the spare set. Link to post Share on other sites
nagoid 4 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Speedzone. (But I do like BoA) Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 old school. I put on a pair of socks and wind on a roll of duct tape. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Originally Posted By: nagoid Speedzone. (But I do like BoA) Mimi ga itai! I'd take almost anything over BoA - she sings terribly off-key! Granted she looks OK though... Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm sure he MUST have been referring to how she looks. Doesn't beat Heather though, but she wasn't in the poll line-up Link to post Share on other sites
Jyves 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'd like to add that I am developing a 6th toe these days. I don't know if it was caused by my boots or excess running (had 4 runs/hikes in 3 days 2 weeks ago). Link to post Share on other sites
SamuiKitsune 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Originally Posted By: Jyves I'd like to add that I am developing a 6th toe these days. I don't know if it was caused by my boots or excess running (had 4 runs/hikes in 3 days 2 weeks ago). I am starting to get a 6th toe on my left foot. Must be pandemic. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I have had 6 toes for a while now. My feet are a mess. Doesn't affect my skiing though. Link to post Share on other sites
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