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« on: August 25, 2009, 10:12:14 AM »
OK now that I have broken my tib fib about 4 in above my ankel I'm thinking perhaps I should invest in a better set of boots.
My Oxtars so far have been great but I'm wondering if there is anything out there that is just as comfy but has more shin protection?
What are your thoughs and suggestions?

And yes I will be skydiving again come the spring of 10.
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« on: August 25, 2009, 10:12:14 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2009, 10:26:26 AM »
I'm thinking you should invest in a better pair of skydiving boots.

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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 11:06:38 AM »
Quote from: kevin_stevens on August 25, 2009, 10:26:26 AM

I'm thinking you should invest in a better pair of skydiving boots.

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God don't get me started! Most of these guys don't even wear lids! Let alone proper foot gear.
But that being said I don't think boots would have helped me much. It was a rotational injury caused by the inside of my foot just grasing the ground.
The woman the day after me who crashed face first into a berm and a few weeks later into a hanger walked away with out so much as a scratch.
So go figure!

Any hooo.....so now I guess I have to protect my shins from impact while riding. What would you suggest?
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 11:12:05 AM »
http://www.newenough.com/boots/racing_boots/sidi/b_2_motorcycle_race_boots.html

BTW I found a pair of Sidi Vertigos for about $200 a couple months ago there but they're sold out, looks like.

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/alpinestars_s-mx+5+vented+sport+boots

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/diadora_eagle+fx+wp+boots

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/axo_primato+sport+boots+with+leather+uppers
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2009, 11:13:39 AM »
What Oxtars do you have right now? Do they have hard shin armor? I really liked my Oxtar Matrix boots, which have a hard shin plate. I believe they now go by the TCX X-Five name. That's a pretty low key boot. You can get more protection by going to race style boots - what's your style preference?
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2009, 11:15:18 AM »
Quote from: shah269 on August 25, 2009, 10:12:14 AM

OK now that I have broken my tib fib about 4 in above my ankel I'm thinking perhaps I should invest in a better set of boots.
My Oxtars so far have been great but I'm wondering if there is anything out there that is just as comfy but has more shin protection?
What are your thoughs and suggestions?

And yes I will be skydiving again come the spring of 10.


Buy my Sidis. You know you want to.
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 12:12:12 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on August 25, 2009, 11:12:05 AM

http://www.newenough.com/boots/racing_boots/sidi/b_2_motorcycle_race_boots.html

BTW I found a pair of Sidi Vertigos for about $200 a couple months ago there but they're sold out, looks like.

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/alpinestars_s-mx+5+vented+sport+boots

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/diadora_eagle+fx+wp+boots

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/axo_primato+sport+boots+with+leather+uppers

Thanks 1K! Those Sidi boots look amazing!
I'll have to try them on though. Right leg i'm told will be a bit funky for a while.
But thank you very much!
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2009, 05:26:15 PM »
Quote from: shah269 on August 25, 2009, 11:06:38 AM

 
The woman the day after me who crashed face first into a berm and a few weeks later into a hanger walked away with out so much as a scratch.
So go figure!


I guess that makes her more of a man then you? Headscratch

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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2009, 09:56:19 PM »
For medium priced street riding boots, the Sidi B2 is darn good.
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2009, 07:29:43 AM »
If you have a low arch and relatively narrow feet. The Sidi Mega series is seriously wide - the best fit I found was TCX's (which is too bad; I liked the B2's a lot for features).

Quote from: DJStevieB on August 25, 2009, 09:56:19 PM

For medium priced street riding boots, the Sidi B2 is darn good.
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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2009, 10:07:28 AM »
Quote from: shah269 on August 25, 2009, 11:06:38 AM

But that being said I don't think boots would have helped me much. It was a rotational injury caused by the inside of my foot just grasing the ground.


Yep, footwear doesn't always help. When I broke my leg skiing it was way down inside my ski boot, just above the ankle bone. That was rotational too.
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« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2009, 10:13:08 AM »
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I guess that makes her more of a man then you? Headscratch

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I got word last night that she crashed into the weather station....walked away.
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« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2009, 08:53:54 PM »
I believe in gear, good gear but why do boots have to be so gaudy?  Plain ones should preform with equal protection.
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« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2009, 10:40:34 PM »
Aerostich Combat boots, they have 2 heights of boots.
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« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2009, 05:44:09 PM »
I'd been "meh" about my Vertigo Tepors but after learning I can re-sole them for $30 (including new soles) think they're great  Bigok

BMW has a very nice-looking racing boot that came out this year (and aren't too expensive) but they're not waterproof if that's a concern for you.
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