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Guide
· 10 min read + video
The full step-by-step process for punching ski boots at home for bunions, ankle bones and toe pressure, with a video of AJ doing it.
Guide
· 5 min read
What a sixth toe is, how to tell it's your shell, and how to punch it at home in six steps.
Comparison
· 6 min read
Cost, timing and which problems each one fixes best, so you know when to DIY and when to see a fitter.
Tool
· 4 questions
Tell us where it hurts and what your boots are made of, and we'll show you exactly which punch heads and clamp you need.
Guide
· 3 min read
Safety, prep, mixing and applying, cure time and scraping. Everything you need for a strong Basepaste repair.
Comparison
· 5 min read
P-Tex candles, shop base welds and two-part repair paste compared, plus how to fix a core shot at home.
Guide
· 6 min read
A ski pole length calculator, plus why slightly shorter poles can improve your stance and protect your wrists.