Baller Buoyhead69 Posted August 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2017 I ski LFF with a Radar Vapor boot on my left foot and an HO RTP (about 3 yrs old) for my right foot. The skin on the sides of my right foot, mainly the heel, is getting torn up. Not so bad that I've stopped skiing, but bad enough where my wife and kids have asked why is my heel red & peeling. As far as I can tell, it's worse after skiing but the weird thing is that my heel isn't even in the RTP. I've tried to notice if I'm sliding around back there & I don't think I am & it's not affecting my skiing. Conditions permitting I'm skiing 33-34mph on a 22 off rope & I've been having a great summer on the course with some good passes at 34mph. So.... has anyone else had similar issues? Should I get a new RTP? I've thought about trying the Radar "hybrid" RTP, does anyone use that & if so can I pop into it easily on a one-legged start? Thanks for any advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a HRT and love it. I need to wiggle in a little bit, you might be able to loosen enough to slide in on a one legged start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Buoyhead69 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks dhofert, do you start with both feet in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I have HRT too and rally like it. Start with both feet in. No problem getting up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 @Buoyhead69 Do you have the HO adjustable RTP or the sized RTP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Buoyhead69 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 Adjustable HO. Though in reality I don't find it too adjustable. I ski a lot (usually 5 days a week), maybe over 3 years of use it needs to be replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Buoyhead69 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 @bigskieridaho do you use the sized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 I think the sized RTP holds the back foot more securely. I have been using one for 10+ years. I have replaced the rubber but haven't had to replace the footbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 @Buoyhead69 yeah I start both feet in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 @Buoyhead69 yes I use the adjustable. I personally would just replace yours if you ski that much. The sized ones have more of a cushion footbed I believe. Maybe go with one of those. Best bet is go down to the shop and check them out. I know a couple of people that use hybrids and like them but I prefer the rear toe plate. Kinda sounds like you are sliding around and irritating your foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Buoyhead69 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks so much everyone, today between passes I made adjustments to my adjustable RTP and I must say it made a difference. No issues with the right foot tonight. I love this forum. Thanks @Horton we're lucky this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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