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  1. 01-09-2020, 04:23 PM #1
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    broken K2 Mindbender boot

    not mine - a coworker’s

    6th day of use

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    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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  2. 01-09-2020, 04:26 PM #2
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    warranty?

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  3. 01-09-2020, 04:31 PM #3
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    they were a warranty replacement for another broken pair

    he hasn’t gotten ahold of K2 yet
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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    Looks flexy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funkendrenchman View Post
    Looks flexy.
    Walk mode, duhh!
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    use some waterproof wood glue mixed with steel wool. dry the boot off first
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  7. 01-09-2020, 04:52 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by klauss View Post
    use some waterproof wood glue mixed with steel wool. dry the boot off first
    thought it was aqua seal.
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  8. 01-09-2020, 04:52 PM #8
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    That's a "Low Friction Pivot" alright.
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  9. 01-09-2020, 05:03 PM #9
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    5 years ago I would have said duct tape, but now I say gorilla tape will fix it right up.
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    I bet that was an interesting ski out.
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  11. 01-09-2020, 07:57 PM #11
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    Dang. I’ve skied and skinned in mine for 40ish days and they look and feel brand new. Were these early prototypes?
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  12. 01-09-2020, 08:07 PM #12
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    broken K2 Mindbender boot

    Also saw something similar at Alpental this weekend. AFAIK the boots didn't have a lot of days/vertical in them.
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    broken K2 Mindbender boot

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  14. 01-09-2020, 11:42 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by ACH View Post
    Also saw something similar at Alpental this weekend. AFAIK the boots didn't have a lot of days/vertical in them.
    100 days

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  15. 01-10-2020, 12:51 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Self Jupiter View Post
    he’s a strong lad
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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  16. 01-10-2020, 10:11 AM #16
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    JSA?

    (Just skiing along?)
    And shit yeah, it’s cool
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  17. 01-10-2020, 11:24 AM #17
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    hit a little side jib cruising along
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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    Wrong thread, JONG?

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    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.
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  19. 01-10-2020, 11:36 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~mikey b View Post
    they were a warranty replacement for another broken pair

    he hasn’t gotten ahold of K2 yet
    Yeaahhh... I think I'd ask for my money back...
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  20. 01-10-2020, 04:08 PM #20
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    Seems perfectly normal. JSA.

    Mindbender? More like Mindbreaker.
    You should have been here yesterday!
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  21. 01-10-2020, 04:55 PM #21
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    Damn.
    My pinnacles developed cracks in the lower shells, and was pondering these as a future replacement.
    K2 - you out there? This isn't a good look, ya know.
    [Of course, I'm cheap and looking to poach a pair, super cheap, off the 'bay - so you're probably not losing money from me, but you never know.]
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  22. 01-10-2020, 04:55 PM #22
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    XXX-er to the aqua seal courtesy repair phone.
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