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I used my library's 3d printer to replace my busted ski boot heel (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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this is the handiest I have ever felt

someone had already posted the shape online so it was really simple

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago (3 children)

So, luckily, the boot heel on the ski doesn't actually bear any load when you're skiing. The attachment point for the bindings is a ledge above the boot heel, and that's where all the load is.

The heels just have to get me from the parking lot to the snow, which is why I felt okay with 3D printing the replacement (that and Nordica wants $15+$10 shipping for a piece of plastic).

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Nice! I don't know shit about skiing

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If it doesn't work, PETG is a similarly easy to print filament that has better mechanical properties

[–] bdonvr 2 points 2 days ago

I'd imagine TPU would be a good option as well