Hi,

Any tips for booting up while flying a kite...?

I have some Ronix District (2013) boots. I haven't used them on the kite yet, took them out wake boarding the other day and they are a pain in the arse to get into.

I have size 9.5 feet, so not overly big. I think they were loosening up a bit by then end of the day wake boarding, but still probably going to be a chalenge to get into with a kite...

Cheers for any tips.

I have heard that using a little bit of dish washing liquid is the way to go..
Just squeeze a bit in each boot, walk out and dunk the board underwater and should be easy....

Cheers.

TerryKiter said...
I have heard that using a little bit of dish washing liquid is the way to go..
Just squeeze a bit in each boot, walk out and dunk the board underwater and should be easy....

Cheers.

i've heard dishwashing liquid can deteriate your bindings. on my oldschool wakeboard bindings I used to used baby shampoo, a bit less potent than dish washing liquid and it washes out pretty quickly as soon as you start riding.

you also can buy specific binding lube, but it's pretty expensive. your bindings are probably just a bit stiff because they are new, most bindings these days are designed to be put on without any lube required.

Johnson's Baby Shampoo.
www.westfield.com.au/

NickT said...
I put my left foot in first, I find it easier to balance that way.

+1 for this way

Deep water is a bit of a pain if you get debooted but it takes a big stack. Can the soap and crap. You know what's harder than getting into clean wet boots? Giving them a bath and then getting into them.

Worry less, ride more.