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EdP
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 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:29 pm Subject: Where to buy skate covers |
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I've invested in some warmer socks from Condor, but after the frozen feet experienced during Sunday's session I'm also wondering if it is possible to buy a pair of those neoprene boot covers that work for 3pt Bonts?
Any idea where I can order some from? |
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dan_b
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:49 pm Subject: |
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| I got mine from decathlon - they're actually cycle shoe covers, but they mostly work. (They can "ride up" a bit at the back and require pulling back down periodically) |
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ed!
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roger
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:55 pm Subject: |
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| I just tried an old pair of Powerslide boot covers on my 3-pt skates and they are Ok except that there is not enough clearance on the second wheel to put the strap through. They fit well enough otherwise that its not really a problem. |
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EdP
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:10 pm Subject: |
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Cheers guys - I'll try my luck at Decathlon during the week I think (and will bring my skates). I didn't realise that I could use bike ones.
Do they make a big difference to toe warmth? |
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Cat
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:22 pm Subject: |
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what socks did you get Ed? I can't face the pain of ice cold feet anymore either. I have some woollen bridgedales that are thin enough to go in bonts but didn't keep my feet any warmer  |
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Mikey-two-Names
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:24 pm Subject: |
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| Srsly, wear more clothes. When your trunk is warmer, you'll have considerably less issue with your feet. |
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Curlie
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:33 pm Subject: |
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| Mikey-two-Names wrote: |
| Srsly, wear more clothes. When your trunk is warmer, you'll have considerably less issue with your feet. |
have to agree with mike on this one. i had socks made out of tight material on on Sunday, and my feet were toasty - rest of me was overheating though - the hat might have been a bit over the top! |
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Sparky
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:40 pm Subject: |
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Personally I think Bont Jets are not that warm in cold temperatures no matter how many base layers you are wearing, My whole body was really toasty (I shed layers because I was hot) but my toes were still frozen.
Definitely interested in what luck you have in Decathlon EdP, my Endura shoe covers slide up the heel to much. |
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Mikey-two-Names
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:16 pm Subject: |
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| It's true, Bonts are not the warmest, but then they aren't winter skates, LOL! I was fine this whole weekend with some Endura baabaa socks and plenty of warm kit though. |
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Sparky
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:33 pm Subject: |
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| Mikey-two-Names wrote: |
| It's true, Bonts are not the warmest. |
I think Vapours are prolly warmer than Jets because of the quality of the materials but I'll take your tip on the merino socks, cheers mate. |
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Mikey-two-Names
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:10 pm Subject: |
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Another tip I was told about is not to put too many thick socks on. Reduce the blood supply by doing this, and it's counter productive, you end up getting super cold feets.
I must admit my Vaypors seem very temperature neutral, never particularly hot in summer nor cold in winter. I'm sceptical as to why, maybe my diabetic feet aren't very sensitive? |
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BigSteev
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:39 pm Subject: |
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| +1 for merino socks. |
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Mikey-two-Names
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:03 pm Subject: |
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| Mine might be a little too peasant class compared to yours, LOL! |
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EdP
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:24 am Subject: |
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| Cat wrote: |
| what socks did you get Ed? I can't face the pain of ice cold feet anymore either. I have some woollen bridgedales that are thin enough to go in bonts but didn't keep my feet any warmer |
The ones I got are very similar to Bridgedales (which I also own but can't find). Wool is always a good bet because it retains a large amount of heat even when wet (or sweaty)
Cheers for the tips all - I don't think that my core was all that cold - in fact I had a bit of a sweat on by the end. |
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