One size fits all? Hmmmm

[Wish]

So I love Radar products and have used them for yrs but this one has me puzzled. It's supposed to stretch behond my 67" c65 so it can slip over the ski. That's well over a foot it has to stretch. My Comaro wetsuit doesn't stretch that far. Seriously feels like I'm gonna tare something. Anyone else have this issue?

 

 

[oldjeep]

Are you trying to put it on over your fin guard? My 67 ski just barely fits in a bag that is supposed to fit a 71 when I have my ski doc fin guard on.

[dvskier]

@Wish, it will stretch. I thought the same as you but it will accommodate a 67" ski. I use the integrated fin guard.

[Horton]

@Wish Is this really a question? Take your fin guard off and see it if fits.

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[Wish]

Couple things. 1. The quality of this product is exceptional compared to previous ones I've owned and any that I've seen. 2. The insert over the fin is removable and the Finfirkn fits nicely inside without insert.

 

It's the tremendous amount of stretch needed to get it on the ski that is concerning.

[Drago]

Wow, lift some weights

[Bruce_Butterfield]

@wish I'm kinda at a loss on this. You should have your man card revoked for a) trying to put a firkin guard inside a ski sock and b) you can't even stretch a friggin ski sock?!?!?!

 

Oh and you need to move to Gawja before worrying if you will tare something.

[Wish]

Again, I took the fin guard that came with the sock out. I bought this sock because integrated fin guard could be removed to accommodate mine and it does and does it well. Stretching neoprene 15" to me puts stress on seams and the material itself. Nothing to do with my strength or you all thinking I'm not smart enough to deal with fin guards...geez. Moronic assumptions much? Try and stay on topic a little will ya. If the consensus is that it can and does tolerate that kind of stretch without durability issues then fine. If anyone has had issues with rips or the material breaking down I'd like to hear about it. If none...cool.

@dvskier thanks for the post.

[Horton]

@wish I'm giving you giving you crap because the way you phrased the question.

 

Radar says it fits so try it. If it fits great. If it tears or you just don't like it then return it to your dealer.

[PurdueSkier]

I have it on a 66.5 S2. Yes it took some real stretching. I worked on stretching it out before I could get it on the ski. Now it goes on pretty easy but still tight.

[BraceMaker]

Trojan never seems to have to ask.

 

[Bruce_Butterfield]

@wuss seriously, did you even try to put your ski in it? The tone of your post suggests you were asking questions without even trying it. Sorry, but that's why you're getting crap.

 

Try it for a while. If it "tares" or you can't stretch it I'm sure radar will back their product.

[Horton]

@Bruce_Butterfield @Wish I'll do one better. If that thing tears I'll personally replace it with another brand.

[igkya]

It's not like it's a condom, if it rips, send it back for a refund/replacement. No harm.

[Wish]

Did try. Have no doubt Radar will back it up. They have taken care of me in the past. Have no issues in that regard. @Horton ..so much as a thread tares and you'll be buying me a new one. Not sure why they would design it so unessisarily short. Are the afraid it will fall off? @PurdueSkier thanks for being constructive. Glad I'm not the only one.

[mwetskier]

the good news is if you do manage to stretch the sock onto your ski, over time the compressing force will add some traditional rocker to that flat thing.

[klindy]

@Wish the problem I see is that you're trying to stretch a Radar sock over a Denali. They carefully cut the neoprene so that it only fits a Radar. Heaven forbid if anyone tries to use it on a Goode or D3 or Denali!! I'm sure that's your problem!!

 

By the way, do you really ski on that thing with the bindings hanging off the edge of the ski??!!

[thager]

Rub it up and down with a little lotion. That should make it longer...

[ozski]

I too am fixated on the binding plate. @Wish we need a thread about your boots mate, its a curious looking setup.

[klindy]

They’re “lifts”. You know like Elton John. Makes him feel taller. Right Sir Elton @Wish??

[Wish]

Boot plates are something I built a long time ago. And use occasionally. Built out of composite do to being able to work with basic shop tools and pennies on the dollar for modifing and tossing if something doesn't work. No release. Not recommended. Taller is just a nice side affect...haha. ;) Ski sock is stretched over ski. Guess it's a non issue according to a couple posts. Not sure I'll be posting any product questions in the future though...haha. Still waiting on the coveted triple Panda....come on @Horton

[Horton]

@Wish so far a jury of your peers has denied you the honor of a triple panda

[Wish]

:'(

[skidawg]

If u have to ask if it will fit then 1. Your genetically gifted or b. Not taking the time to get it lubed up properly! Or 3. Scared! Ram it in boy! Get your triple

[TustinTom]

My 15' Radar Fit All Sleeve is just now starting to tear/ski wear at the top. This is stretched over a 71 Lithium Senate. It stretches like a mother. I've been very happy.

[ALPJr]

I was looking at the Radar and HO socks with fin protectors for my new ski as I just retired the slalom bag I bought in 1988. Still have the EP trick bag that came with my ST 360's in 82. How long will the socks last?