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ConeKicker



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:38 pm    Subject: Heat Molding Advice Reply with quote
Hi Guys

Santa left me a pair of inline speed skates this year Smile  Which was nice...

Although I've only been skating a relatively short time, I've had me a couple of slalom and street skate models to muck around on.

Decided I'd like to try marathon inline skating, hence the opening line.

I've read as much as I could find re heat moldling the boots but would appreciate any advice from the guys here.

I was looking for, 'don't do this' or 'that' or 'do this' ... I am aware of the 'boot fit' is important stuff (custom boots...), but hey, a guys gotta start somewhere!

So any help appreciated..and...Happy New Year!
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ed!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:40 pm    Subject: Re: Heat Molding Advice Reply with quote
Hello!  Welcome to the forum.

ConeKicker wrote:
Santa left me a pair of inline speed skates this year Smile  Which was nice...


What skates do you have, as heat moulding instructions differ from skate to skate, where more advice would be available for some (e.g. Bonts) than others, e.g. Powerslide.

Hopefully someone should be able to help you out.
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ConeKicker



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:01 pm    Subject: Re: Heat Molding Advice Reply with quote
ed! wrote:
Hello!  Welcome to the forum.


Cheers ed!

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What skates do you have, as heat moulding instructions differ from skate to skate, where more advice would be available for some (e.g. Bonts) than others, e.g. Powerslide.

Hopefully someone should be able to help you out.


The skates are Cado Motus Ellite 110's. Nice looking skate and seem to be well-made. That said, I know next-to-nothing about inline speed skates. I have some experience with moldable slalom skates but I'm not sure this experience translates to the speed skate discipline.

Thanks for your help ed!
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Speedy Dave



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:00 pm    Subject: Reply with quote
Hi Conekicker,

Try this link: http://www.bont.com/items/heatmolding.html

I know its not for Cadomotus boots but the principal is the same.
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ConeKicker



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:53 pm    Subject: Reply with quote
Speedy Dave wrote:
Hi Conekicker,

I know its not for Cadomotus boots but the principal is the same.


Thanks Speedy Dave, good video, easy to follow. The boots are destined for the oven this evening.
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ed!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:08 pm    Subject: Reply with quote
http://www.cadomotus.com/shop/default.asp?art=80

This is with reference to the Pro model...not sure how similar these are to the Elites.  Note that it says NOT to use an oven.

I would advise dropping an email to Cado Motus to confirm instructions.
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ConeKicker



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:01 pm    Subject: Reply with quote
ed! wrote:


This is with reference to the Pro model...not sure how similar these are to the Elites.  Note that it says NOT to use an oven.

I would advise dropping an email to Cado Motus to confirm instructions.


Hmm... see what you mean.  I will drop Cado Motus an email, see what they say.

Cheers ed!
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ConeKicker



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:00 am    Subject: Reply with quote
ed! wrote:
I would advise dropping an email to Cado Motus to confirm instructions.


Hi Guys

Thought I'd update this thread with some info received from Geert over at Cadomotus.

Geert: "...About heat molding: it's a little personal, but I prefer to put them in an oven. Heat the oven to about 80 degrees Celsius and check every few minutes how the boot is getting softer. Once the upper ankle part is getting soft, put them on while seated on a chair (don't put pressure on the sole when they are hot). If you have a particular spot at your foot that hurts often, you can make the boot wider with you fingers at that point. Or for example stick something thick on that spot and put the skates on and it will form around your foot.

A heat gun works perfect too. Be carefull not to burn the boot, so don't keep it too close to the boot and keep moving the heat gun (never point it and hold still). Be carefull not to burn the buckle.

It's a bit of a trial and error thing to do. There's nothing much that can go wrong if you work carefully..."

Seems like you guys here were right-on with your advice.  Smile

Thanks again for your help.
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