Baller Lieutenant Dan Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 My 2016 Vapor Front Boot failed this week. The rubber piece ripped up the side where it connects to the harder shell. Is there anything that can be applied to the rubber part on the heels of Radar Vapor boots to keep them from dry rotting? Maybe silicone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller skialex Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Silicone grease or other silicone products are good for rubber. Silicone does not harm rubber as it is not a petroleum based product. Normal grease or other lubricants are no good for rubber... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Store ski with liners out so the boots can dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 +1 on liners out to dry. Mine have held up better since I started this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Don't store them in a shed with gas cans. Don't ask how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7455 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Same things happened to my Radar Vectors, they disenengrated behind the boot. Radar covered it under warranty and I got newer Radar Vector Boa, which they changed the material to a Carbitex, and this has done fine and is a super nice feeling boot. I added aluminum plates so good combo. But old Vector couldn't believe they literally fell apart without any use over winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Keep rubber away from ozon. Ozon is produced in houses by for example electric engines type heaters, AC, fans, vaccum cleaners etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 Definitely remove your wet liners, as others said. Have used Strada/Vapor boots since 2013 and not had that issue. Great boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have more than a couple friends who have repaired those boots with flex tape and have been using them for several years that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 I spray boots and liners with a very mild soap and water solution, wipe them dry and leave the liner out after every ski day. Still look and work like new in their 4th season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lieutenant Dan Posted July 8, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 @UWSkier Flex tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 Ski gets wiped down liners removed lay upside down on a pair of sawhorses in garage till dry. Stored in closet upstairs in winter. 4 years old and no problems. When I put liners back I make sure I put all pressure on tongue and barely touch rear rubber with liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Minelickskier Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 Had the same problem with my vectors...I rekon there were issues with older ones...but The Man Brooks fixed me up! Radar is pretty good at backing up their stuff and that is one of the reasons i keep buying it. If they aren’t too old i suggest calling radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 I never remove the liners, just store upside down after use in the basement. I have 2010 RS-1s, 2013 vapors, 2016 Vapors, and 2019 Caritex Vapors all in good shape mounted on skis all of which are used occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 @thager that's interesting. I've had all those bindings and the heel rubber disintegrated on all of them after 2-3 years. I always left my liners in and stored my ski sitting on the tail. If prolonged exposure to a wet liner is the problem then storing vertically would concentrate the water on the heel peice while your method would facilitate drying by letting water run out the top of the liner. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 @ski6jones There are always exceptions to the rule. My season is a lot shorter here in Minnesnowda than yours. Lot less sun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 @Lieutenant Dan hell yeah brother! Lol It seriously works awesome for repairing ripped heel rubber. One layer on inside, one outside, and good as new. Doesn't impact binding operation or safety either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 4 years for a rubber binding is pretty good. I'd just get a new one. My d3 rear binding makes it about 1 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 Liners always left in, I figure less strain on the back rubber by leaving liners in. Rinsed off with fresh water and stored upside down with a fan blowing on them after use. I get a new set every 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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