Re: The Mod 8.5 Buckle Revisited

Bob Cardone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chuck) wrote:
> 
> >Yo, from reading all the posts about the buckle quality, I assume that
> >when K2 and salesmen say "push in the tounge", or "Close the cuff top
> >by hand as you ratchet" means that ratcheting the buckle tight could
> >strip the strap, but once tightened, the strap will hold its position
> >while skating.
> >Does anyone know what the 2004's have for a buckle? I cant find any
> >info on the 2004's.
> >There is a pair in town here on closeout, and I would love to pick
> >them up and send them to K2 and just have new ones put on now, instead
> >of sending them in for repair in the peak of skating season next year.
> >K2 has always been cool with warranty and other concerns, what are the
> >chances of them repairing a new pair before the buckle stips?
> >Thanks
> 
> Supposedly they were going to change the buckle for  2004 ( at least
> that is what they told me in an email quite awhile ago) , but decided
> not to. Instead they are now  saying that if the user "uses the buckle
> correctly" there won't be a problem. If you don't use it correctly,
> then I suppose it's your fault if it strips and not theirs.
> 
> Bob

If that is the case that they will stick with the same buckle, tells
me they are making a huge mistake. When someone shells out that kind
of $$$$$ for skates, you expect quality. I know that every
manufacturer has bugs to work out, but to be aware of it for 2 years
and not change it, makes me really wonder what direction K2 is
heading.
I would be happe with a buckle and strap like the catalyst or LT Mod.
Maybe they made some small hard to detect changes to it, so that it is
more robust and will work properly, that way they can say there was
never anything really wrong with it???? Who knows???