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Control works from the center of the ankle bone down. The custom foot bed with out any foam make for spot on initial control side to side. The cuff does not need to be much more than 25mm above the center of the inner ankle bone to offer addition detention pressure side to side. Sometimes due to injuries or calcium deposits the bones are taller and yield a taller boot. Some ankle bones are super low and some super high so boots have to be built according to the user for optimum performance. The top strap on my boots can be made static which will have a definite pressure to the front of the ski point like the limiter straps on some of the Reflex boots, and by just removing one carriage bolt the strap will move forward and backward more freely with the dorsiflexor still putting pressure on the tip but not so pronounced.

@adamhcaldwell This is what custom boot are all about you nailed it on the head. They never wear out. Thousands of Colors and styles to choose from. Completely dialed in to the skiers individual foot/feet out of the box. """"""Things I like about a 'well-tuned' professionally setup hardshell. -Little to no break in period - and little 'change' over time. NO BREAK IN ON CUSTOM -Can set tension on the buckle exactly the same every time. NO NEED IT FITS YOU SO WELL -Fit stays the same the entire set. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING THE BOOTS NEVER CHANGE -Can loosen the buckles to let the foot 'breathe' at the end of a pass. DONT HAVE TO THEY FEEL LIKE A 90MPH HOUSE SLIPPER -Can get the foot to feel extremely secure without 'crushing' from all sides. Pressure only from the top down (on a custom setup). SPOT ON EXTREME CONTROL OF A SPEEDSKATING BOOT THAT CONTROLS A 1.1MM BLADE - Have complete control of release tension. REFLEX RELEASE OR ANOTHER SNOW SKI RELEASE CAN BE USED. - Options to customize little things that can significantly improve and aid overall performance. 100% CUSTOM TO THE CUSTOMERS LIKING AND CAN BE MODIFIED EASILY TOO - Simplicity to get in and out of the boot, and also on and off the ski - great for access and egress in and out of the water. INDEED - One shell can last over 1000sets easily (thats over a decade for a lot of people) APOLO OHNO WENT 7 SEASONS ON THE SAME BOOTS SKATING THEM EXTREMELY HARD EVERY DAY. NEVER A REPAIR. - Off the shelf parts allow for maintenance of the release and replacement of very inexpensive liners. NO LINERS AND EASY CHANGEABLE BUCKLES AND SPEED LACES Things I dislike about a hard-shell. - The lack of R&D and information behind the 'stock' boot leaving a lot of people with sub-optimal setups. BEEN THERE DONE THAT FOR 20+ YEARS NOW WE NEED TO PERFECT IT!!!! EVERY PAIR SKIS BETTER AND BETTER - Colors...not much variety. THOUSANDS OF COLOR COMBINATIONS~!! """"""""""""""

@BraceMaker Thank you~! Good to be back~!

I find that on my current set up on the RadioActive A3 (orange ski) I don't have to tighten the speed laces on the rear or use the straps at all. I come out of it most of the time but sometimes the release goes off. Really safe feeling to know I am double protected so to speak. On the rear the side to side leverage is all you need. The knee has to be able to drive forward as much as possible, and when tightening the straps and laces it inhibits the dorsiflexor and does not allow the knee to go forward freely. It would be fun to try a clap mechanism from Long Track speed skates on there but may twist because they are not made to take the kind of torque that slalom will put on them. We could easily build something similar that would hold up. The Goode rear toe that lifted up on the heal slightly was a start but not sufficient. The open R style is on to something but needs to be improved on. JMHO

@adamhcaldwell when I first started making speedskating boot that is what they looked like no cuff with a built in pad.

Did this all myself. Did not take too much effort.......

My Sanger Skis great. Not a Nautique or Master Craft but flat and smooth. Barefoot is OUT OF THIS WORLD~!

@adamhcaldwell @AdamCord Here is a link to the page on the Hollow Body system I built a few years back. I am open for discussions and looking forward to working on more of these projects. Lots to talk about. https://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/13586/kohensports-custom-water-ski-boots-and-hollow-body-ghost-plates/p1 Thanks to @mmosley899 @Wish and everyone for the interest and helping promote my talents SS BOOTS Kohen Sports ROBERT "BRUCE" KOHEN Phone: (573)-808-1451 E-Mail: kohensports@yahoo.com

From a carbon fiber expert " hell ya materials matter "

Hey @Marco thanks I will be getting them ready again as soon as I find a house with a shop to buy or rent. I may relocate to another state so it may be awhile but this is # 1 priority now. Thanks~!!!! They will be better than ever and I have a million ideas on how to make them better~!!!!!!!

The new Reflex stuff seams very HEAVY

Make heal cups out of Epoxy Putty from POR 15. Much better than bondo.

ML had problems with the aluminum breaking. The first batch worked fine. There after they broke. I was looking into doing barefoot handles when I was down at the WBC last year. The bent end handles are not easy to make. They need to be pressed instead of stretch bent.

I will be making NO NOOSE guards again soon. Hope to have a shop open and making deliveries for Christmas~!

I have been working on the "No Noose II" for some time now. The pic is of the prototype on a US Gear Handle. It will have the option of a float system to keep non-floating handles from wrapping around body parts and help keep ropes outta props. The new product will be patented and will carry product liability insurance also. Availability Status: I am in process of selling my house in Missouri and relocating to Florida and will set up shop there in the next couple of months and be ready to ship for the holiday season.

@bananaron :smiley: Thanks for the compliment. Sorry but my Barefoot Sanger is not for sale. @6balls :blush: Thanks she is a 2 thumbs up awesome boat. Can't believe I found one so nice. The SeaDek, spring loaded ladder and spring loaded pop up cleats really tops it off nice~!

@slalom frog Thanks for the ski runs

Less than 200 hrs****1993 Barefoot Sanger. DECKED OUT

Most inks and dyes come out with rubbing alcohol~! I have taken all kinds of crap outta car seats and speedskating boots. Let me know if it works for you~!

It is a public lake but the locals don't seem to know who the course belongs to. I want to ski the course but don't want to step on any toes or create turbulence. I am ski director at a summer camp on the lake. Our slalom boat is old and a little beat up and has no speedo so I am looking for a pull and some help with my course skiing to boot. Will trade ski pulls for work (custom plates and bindings or no nooses) or throw some $$ your way~! Bruce 573-692-3237

Some folks are interest in these again. To the top

I use VP They ROCK~! http://www.vpracingfuels.com/containers.

WOW ...I Just met Andy last week at Waterski Nationals. We talked a long time about me coming to work at his new factory he JUST broke ground on down in Orlando. He just added me to h is group on FB on friday............WOW.JUST WOW.

My friend was skiing. Handle shot into the boat flew in the boat, grabbed my ski and threw it out 30' in the air. GANKED the motor cover in his 2007 SN