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06.04.2009, 10:44
To questions about heatmolding your carbon skates.
If you are willing to take the risk, it is possible to heatmold the Carbon skates.
Whats the reasons to do it?
If there is anything in the skate pressuring you, digging in you, too loose, too tight etc, 10 to 15 minutes in an oven at 90 degrees will soften the boot sufficiently for you to push and "mold" the Carbon to how you want it. Remember its going to be hot, especially the metal parts. The whole Carbon boot will be hot and soft, so remember if you stand on them to make them fit you right, you might end up bending the base.
Reasons why I personally wouldnt heat mold my skates.Personally I find them incredibly comfortable, and so do most people as far as I can see, people are more interested if it is possible to heat mold them, but havent felt the need.
The skates have awesome control and close fit. The reason speed skates need uber-close control
is because they have no cuff and the tighter and more control you have the more important in speed. In agressive
a little space to move and flex is important, this is why we made a thicker tongue etc.
The carbon can be molded around with the heat, yes. But at the same time the glue holding the leather onto the skate
will of course weaken with heating, this is something that also happens with speed skates.
Anyway, the choice is yours.
Personally i reccomend getting a comfortable size and enjoying these skates as they are, already super comfortable and
with incredble, close-fit control.
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Instructions to those who still want to heat mold.
9. How to heat mould my skates?
There are two options to heat mould your skate which are described below.
With an industrial drier
Point the drier to the ankle region or the region you have problems. Heat both inside and outside
slowly and thoroughly. Be sure to keep a safe distance from the material to avoid damage on the
material by overheating or burning. Check the flex of the material from time to time (be careful, the
material will be hot). Put the shoe on and tighten firmly. Get into the skating position and wait
until the material has cooled down. You can speed up the cool down process by wrapping some
wet towels around the boots or by using ice spray.
In the oven:
Pre-heat the oven around 90 degrees Celsius. Put boot including mounted frame (without wheels!)
into the middle of the oven away from all elements. Check the flex after 5 minutes and than each
minute until you have the feeling the shell is flexible enough. Take the boot out of the oven and
follow the instructions mentioned above.
The temperature of the oven is a little higher if you want to heat mould synthetic boots like the R2,
R4 or S3 from Powerslide. Please choose around 110 degree Celsius to heat the boot up. The first
flex-check should be made after approximately 10 minutes and then each minute. Take the boot out
of the oven once the material is flexible enough and follow the steps as mentioned above.
Powerslide FAQs 14
Attention
Boots are hot when they come out of the oven! Powerslide recommends to wear socks and gloves
when heat moulding synthetic boots. You also might step out of the boot after a very short time to
let the material cool down before trying it again. You may have to repeat the procedure to get the
correct fit.
Important Notice:
We recommend to adjust the fit of your racing shoes in sitting position! But please be aware to get
into the correct skating position. NEVER stand with full weight on your boots when adjusting
especially if you purchased a pair or racing shoes featuring the SHMR-Technology™. The
mounting block could be moved out of position if the impact is high enough, because the entire
shell is heat mouldable. This would influence the boot- frame set up and can cause problems. You
must be aware the warranty expires if you did not follow our instructions.
11. How often can I repeat to heat mould my boots?
You can do it as often as you want with the SHMR technology. Thermo sheets start to get weak
after several times. We recommend to heat mould only as often as necessary. It might make sense
to think about custom boots if you can not stop the fit problems even through heat moulding.
If you are willing to take the risk, it is possible to heatmold the Carbon skates.
Whats the reasons to do it?
If there is anything in the skate pressuring you, digging in you, too loose, too tight etc, 10 to 15 minutes in an oven at 90 degrees will soften the boot sufficiently for you to push and "mold" the Carbon to how you want it. Remember its going to be hot, especially the metal parts. The whole Carbon boot will be hot and soft, so remember if you stand on them to make them fit you right, you might end up bending the base.
Reasons why I personally wouldnt heat mold my skates.Personally I find them incredibly comfortable, and so do most people as far as I can see, people are more interested if it is possible to heat mold them, but havent felt the need.
The skates have awesome control and close fit. The reason speed skates need uber-close control
is because they have no cuff and the tighter and more control you have the more important in speed. In agressive
a little space to move and flex is important, this is why we made a thicker tongue etc.
The carbon can be molded around with the heat, yes. But at the same time the glue holding the leather onto the skate
will of course weaken with heating, this is something that also happens with speed skates.
Anyway, the choice is yours.
Personally i reccomend getting a comfortable size and enjoying these skates as they are, already super comfortable and
with incredble, close-fit control.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Instructions to those who still want to heat mold.
9. How to heat mould my skates?
There are two options to heat mould your skate which are described below.
With an industrial drier
Point the drier to the ankle region or the region you have problems. Heat both inside and outside
slowly and thoroughly. Be sure to keep a safe distance from the material to avoid damage on the
material by overheating or burning. Check the flex of the material from time to time (be careful, the
material will be hot). Put the shoe on and tighten firmly. Get into the skating position and wait
until the material has cooled down. You can speed up the cool down process by wrapping some
wet towels around the boots or by using ice spray.
In the oven:
Pre-heat the oven around 90 degrees Celsius. Put boot including mounted frame (without wheels!)
into the middle of the oven away from all elements. Check the flex after 5 minutes and than each
minute until you have the feeling the shell is flexible enough. Take the boot out of the oven and
follow the instructions mentioned above.
The temperature of the oven is a little higher if you want to heat mould synthetic boots like the R2,
R4 or S3 from Powerslide. Please choose around 110 degree Celsius to heat the boot up. The first
flex-check should be made after approximately 10 minutes and then each minute. Take the boot out
of the oven once the material is flexible enough and follow the steps as mentioned above.
Powerslide FAQs 14
Attention
Boots are hot when they come out of the oven! Powerslide recommends to wear socks and gloves
when heat moulding synthetic boots. You also might step out of the boot after a very short time to
let the material cool down before trying it again. You may have to repeat the procedure to get the
correct fit.
Important Notice:
We recommend to adjust the fit of your racing shoes in sitting position! But please be aware to get
into the correct skating position. NEVER stand with full weight on your boots when adjusting
especially if you purchased a pair or racing shoes featuring the SHMR-Technology™. The
mounting block could be moved out of position if the impact is high enough, because the entire
shell is heat mouldable. This would influence the boot- frame set up and can cause problems. You
must be aware the warranty expires if you did not follow our instructions.
11. How often can I repeat to heat mould my boots?
You can do it as often as you want with the SHMR technology. Thermo sheets start to get weak
after several times. We recommend to heat mould only as often as necessary. It might make sense
to think about custom boots if you can not stop the fit problems even through heat moulding.