5 Step Guide to Fixing Your Broken Ski Boot Buckle
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5 Step Guide to Fixing Your Broken Ski Boot Buckle


5 Steps to Fix Your Broken Buckle.

Breaking a ski boot buckle can definitely be a nuisance, and always seems to happen at the most inconvenient of times. Then when it comes to fixing the buckle, sometimes we don't know where to start. Here is a 5 step guide to fixing your broken ski boot buckle:

  1. Identify the location of the broken buckle and the boot manufacturer.
    • This is important as you want to make sure the replacement buckle matches exactly for easy install.
  2. Take note to how your buckle is attached. Likely it uses one of two ways: Riveted or machined hardware.
    • Buckles that use machined hardware are attached using a simple screw. This can be quickly changed with an appropriate screw driver or Allen wrench. No further steps needed.
  3. To remove a riveted buckle, you will need a hammer and punch, as well as a drill with a bit that is roughly the size of the rivet.
    • Note: Remove the liner before drilling.
  4. Take your punch and make a small indentation on the rivet, then take your drill and slowly start drilling the rivet until it pops off.
    • Note: If you notice the rivet spinning, decrease the amount of pressure you are putting on the drill as well as slowing down the speed at which you are drilling.
  5. To attach your new buckle, use a "T-nut".
    1. Note: You may need to drill the existing hole from the rivet a little wider to accomodate the T-Nut hardware.
If you would like to have a visual representation of how this is done, here is a short video showing you what we are talking about!

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