Trimming an intuition type liner?

telorti · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

I'm wondering if anyone has cut/trimmed/shortened the height of an intuition type boot liner. They are typically stitched at the top. Would the fabric inner and outer layers covering the foam completely fall apart or start unravelling uncontrollably? They would not be cooked again after they were chopped. I'm thinking the cut could be covered with some type of nylon repair tape. Thanks in advance!

franzz · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 476

telorti · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

...and you're saying those things are bad? Is that black hole stuff like what goes on daily at the WOT forum?

franzz · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 476

franzz · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 476

This over Gorilla tape Razz

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Paul Lutes · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 3395

Go Duct tape, or Go Home.

Randy · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 3808 Location: The Death Star

Or just use them without trimming -- after all how many extra grams are we talking about here ?

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telorti · Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

It's not about the weight. The liners would go in my wife's new T4s. Trying to up the comfort level without having 5 inches of foam above the top of the boot cuff. Has anyone actually cut into a pair? Oh...the wouldn't be "real" intutitions...probably snowboard type replacement liners.

B · Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 2181 Location: P-town, CA

I'd try them untrimmed initially and see if there are any performance issues prior to cutting them. Might work just fine as long as you can stand the awkward look.

tele.skier · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject:

teletori,..... lf you are near a sail maker or a sail repair shop, they have industrial sewing machines that can sew thick material...

Call and ask if he can stitch some material over the top of the edge of your liner. I had a sail maker near me sew a fabric patch over a thick ski bag that I mistakenly sliced with a razor knife....
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SkaredShtles · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject:

Email Intuition and ask.

Seriously.

They kick a$$ and I suspect will give you the straight scoop in less time than it took me to post this.

franzz · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 476

Ask for Crystal.
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XXX_er · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 7411 Location: Northwest B.C.

IMO cutting down an intuition would be a BAD idea, if there is some liner sticking up I would /I did thro on an extra power strap

josef · Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 466 Location: vermont

I'd cut 'em. Have done so with Intuitions.

I wouldn't call Intuition with a question about someone else's liners
( though they are indeed outstanding with help for their liners).

Worst case scenario: the cut line frays. Repair with Gorilla tape, &/or seal the cut line (if there's fraying) with a candle or lighter.

It's really not a big deal.