Re: Inline/ice question about boots

Doug Taylor wrote:
> 
> "B Fuhrmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >"Lyle McDonald"  wrote ...
> >> Was wondering if there are any boots currently made which can be used
> >> for both in-line and long track ice? If so, what's
> >> recommended/suggested? Or are long-track ice boots only made in a one
> >> piece/blade attached?
> >
> >Check out the boots at www.bont.com
> 
> I'm currently skating on Bont Pyrotechnics.  The above website states,
> "this versatile boot is suitable for inline or ice, long track or
> short track."  I've used it for all three, with emphasis on short
> track ice, and can attest to its versatility.  This boot can be
> ordered custom or semi-custom, higher or lower cut, to suit a more
> specific need if you really want to specialize.  But the stock model
> is just fine for all around use, unless and until you move up to a
> very high and fine level of performance or competition.
> 
> PS:  You've go to beware of the block placement on boots as you switch
> from in-line to ice. My previous boot was Miller Short Track.  While
> this is well made boot and is great for in-line, the block placement
> shifted to the rear of the boot is specific to in-line, meaning that
> my old Mogema frame for 80 mm wheels would be centered using the
> middle slots.  However, most high end ice blades e.g. (Maple and
> Pennington) have little or no for/aft adjustability, making the Miller
> boot unsuitable for ice applications because you can't center the
> blade.  The Pyrotechnics, OTOH, has blocks placed shifted more toward
> the center, making is suitable for ice-blades but potentially not
> suitable for any in-line frame which does not have multiple mounting
> slots.  When I up-grade next year to an in-line frame for 84 mm
> wheels, I will be sure to get one with more than one mounting slot to
> make sure I can center my frame on the Pyros.

Ah, this is exactly the info I needed.

Thanks!

Lyle