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MountainRider05
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Wish they were coming this winter
Best boots for snow bike
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Wish they were coming this winter
Just got done with an eleven day ride with the Tobe Vivid boots .
They have a lot of nice features , the fit is top notch with an upright stance so you don't feel the need to stand or walk around with bent knees .
Best way for me to put on was with the liner already on the foot . Same goes for taking off , just pull the foot out with the liner on .
Warmth is not a problem , never once felt the cold trying to come in from the bottom .
I'm kind of hard on things so the better half says . I did snag one of the stitching on the inside heel and my foot pegs are quite a bit more aggressive than the fastway pegs . So they didn't come home unscathed but they are far better when it comes to fit and warmth compared to another boa boot I have .
The boots where warn eight to twelve plus hours every day .
They have a lot of nice features , the fit is top notch with an upright stance so you don't feel the need to stand or walk around with bent knees .
Best way for me to put on was with the liner already on the foot . Same goes for taking off , just pull the foot out with the liner on .
Warmth is not a problem , never once felt the cold trying to come in from the bottom .
I'm kind of hard on things so the better half says . I did snag one of the stitching on the inside heel and my foot pegs are quite a bit more aggressive than the fastway pegs . So they didn't come home unscathed but they are far better when it comes to fit and warmth compared to another boa boot I have .
The boots where warn eight to twelve plus hours every day .
Motocross boots for me. Get a size bigger than normal and wear thick socks. It'd be hard walking out if your ankle was snapped from lack of protection.
Alpinestars Toucans, stays warm, dry & protects well. As stated above, buy a half size bigger & run 2 socks...
KLIM
5 years on the bike in Klim boots. all good. I have tried all my mx and dual sport boots in the spring riding, ok but never totally dry.
I think the bottom line is snow bikes are not dirt bikes, different work, different riding style.
Pulled into Shoo fly meadows in blower powder the other day, 9 bikes...............all KLIM boots, must at least work ok, anyway in the mountains of Montana.
5 years on the bike in Klim boots. all good. I have tried all my mx and dual sport boots in the spring riding, ok but never totally dry.
I think the bottom line is snow bikes are not dirt bikes, different work, different riding style.
Pulled into Shoo fly meadows in blower powder the other day, 9 bikes...............all KLIM boots, must at least work ok, anyway in the mountains of Montana.
Yes I ride with Klim bots as well , work great for me warm enough and all waterproofed all good , but the sole only barely lasts 10 rides (usually have holes in the arches) -- I have taken to repairing them with the right stuff ( permatex product) that makes them last. As soon as you do that there goes the warranty.
Forma Terra's for me... Stiff sole to feel comfortable on the pegs, ankle protection, shin protection, waterproof liner. Have only had times of feeling cold on days of high wind chills on the trail mostly. Get in the trees and work a little and I don't notice it any more.
I either wear a pair of nicer old stance socks i have or darn tough hunting sock. Has been working for me, I feel way more comfortable and like I'm riding in the summer with them on. Aggressive sole and not bad to walk in.
I either wear a pair of nicer old stance socks i have or darn tough hunting sock. Has been working for me, I feel way more comfortable and like I'm riding in the summer with them on. Aggressive sole and not bad to walk in.
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What pegs?
What pegs are you riding? I’m on my second season on my klim’s with fastway adventure pegs and they are holding up pretty well.
What pegs are you riding? I’m on my second season on my klim’s with fastway adventure pegs and they are holding up pretty well.
Stock YZ pegs with 1/2 to 1 inch spacers my buddy and I both have the same problem most noticeable on the kick start side -- definitely takes more of a beating.
