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[RC] Shoe/pads - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Skyla slstewart@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I happen to run across this in some old archives, and it caught my attention. I have some friends that the shoer pokes out dime size holes in the front of the pads, and apparently it works So, I was curious as to what other methods people use with pads, to keep them open and not filled with packing? I don't tend to pad, but it does make me curious. I like the hoof grip pads, as they give good protection, yet don't seal up the sole. How do cutting openings in regular pads work? Good-bad experiences? Here it the section I found in the old archive: We would also consider padding using Jim Bumgardner's "star-cut" method rather than something under the pad like silicone. If your not familiar with the star-cut it goes something like this. Before nailing the pad/shoe on, cut a peace sign into the middle of the pad starting at the heel. Stop the arms of the sign/cut about 1/2" before the pad dives under the shoe. Nothing goes under the pad. The flaps of the cut can be lifted to clean soak and dress the sole as needed. Skyla =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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