ADAPTS TO yOuR FOOT. IN 20 MINuTeS. IMPROveS

SALOMONCOM
Adapts to your foot.
In 20 minutes.
Improves performance.
PATENTED TECHNOLOGY.
X3-10
FALCON CS PRO
FALCON CS
INSTINCT CS
IMPACT 10 CS
IMPACT 8 CS
IDOL 9 CS
IDOL 8 CS
Fit Specialist Handbook
Patented Custom Shell Technology...
•Salomon is the only Ski boot
company offering a completely
Customized shell fit in 20 minutes.
•The Patented technology
integrates Kaprolene in the
construction of the shell. When
heated, the Kaprolene panels mold
the shell to the shape of the foot.
•This process creates a mirror image
of the skiers foot in the shell of
the boot, offering premium comfort
and maximum precision.
•The Custom Shell material is placed
in many critical fit areas of the
boot, and will solve many fit issues
instantly, and improves
performance and sensitivity for
all skiers.
MEDIAL KAPROLENE CS PANELS
LATERAL KAPROLENE CS PANELS
•Custom Shell technology is
available on Several models in the
Salomon boot range, and will fit a
wide range of foot shapes.
• Falcon, Instinct, and X-3 models: Built on our lowest volume last, these models
will adapt to widths from 98-104mm
• Impact and Idol models: Built on our best
selling performance last, these models
will adapt to widths from 100mm to 106mm.
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
Q.> A.
Can the shell change forms several times? > Salomon Custom Shell models can be re-molded several times.
Will the customer really feel it? > All foot shapes will feel improved wrapping of the foot in a Custom Shell Boot.
How many mm can we expand the shell? > The customers foot will stretch the boot up to 6mm when heated properly. When Custom bootfitting, stretches can be pushed 8mm.
What is the advantage compared to normal bootfitting? > With a Custom Shell boot, the skiers foot is the tool used to stretch and mold the shell. The precision is a perfect mirror image
of the foot shape.
Should custom insoles be made before or after heating the CUSTOM SHELL boot? > Mold, fit, and insert custom footbeds prior to molding.
For problem feet, should stretches and grinds occur before or after the Custom Shell Molding? > Since the adaptation of the metatarsal area of the foot can completely reposition the foot in a boot, Custom Shell molding should
be done first, and adaptive bootfitting should be completed after.
Can Custom shell boots be stretched in normal methods (machines, presses)? > Yes, but care should be taken when stretching in the area of the seams. Thorough heating, progressive stretching, and gradual
cooling will deliver the best results.
Over time, do Custom Shell molded boots return to the original shape, as normal PU boots do? > There will be slight retraction in the plastic, but less than half as much as traditional boot materials. Traditional boots can
return 90% to their original shape over time. Due to the chemical properties of the Kaprolene Panels, Custom Shell boots will
hold the anatomic molded shape through the life of the boot.
Should the Custom Fit Liner be Molded before or after the Custom Shell Molding? > Molding the liner fine tunes the fit. This should be done after the Custom Shell Molding process. The Custom Shell molding will
solve most fit issues and adapts the shell fit of the last, Custom Fit Liners should be done after Shell Molding in order put the
finishing touch on the fit.
How do I know when the shell is hot enough for the molding? > The Conform’able Oven is calibrated, such that a boot placed in the oven for 10 minutes will be ready for the custom molding
process.
What is the ideal temperature to form the Custom Shell? > 100°C at core of the MATERIAL
How long was this Patented technology in development? > 3 years of laboratory and on snow testing.
What is the impact of the new material on the performance of the boot? > There is no effect. The Kaprolene material has a PU base, as does the rest of the shell, so the properties of flex and lateral
rigidity are unaffected.
If using with an injected liner, when do I mold the shells? > In General, Liner injection is done before molding the shell.
Why isn’t Custom Shell Technology used in World Cup Racing? > In World cup racing, every athlete has a technician who hand grinds and shapes boots to match the skiers foot shape Shapes can
be altered for different conditions, and disciplines. Custom Shell offers this level of fit and performance to all skiers, in 20
minutes.
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
SALOMON RECOMMENDED METHOD : 20 minutes
10
1.
Warm ShellS in
Conform’able Oven
without liners
2. + 3.
STEP IN AND FEEL
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4.
Allow shells to cool
to room temperature
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
After custom shell molding, you can measure the effect on
the shell with calipers...
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
Recommendations for Custom Boot fitting...
GUN
BOILING WATER
HEATING ELEMENTS
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
When Custom fitting with a Heat Gun,
Hot Water, or Infra-Red Elements...
1. Do remove liners from the boot shell.
2. Do hold at least 10cm’s away from the black Kaprolene insert.
3. Do focus heat directly on to the black Kaprolene insert.
4. Do Carefully monitor the heat of the inside of the shell to
thoroughly heat for shell stretching.
5. DO Use water spray bottle to help prevent any surface scarRing.
6. Do heat the inserts for 1 min (maximum) at a time. Kaprolene needs
3 times less heat than regular PU boot material (equal thicknesses).
7. Do not use too small of bell to punch the boot.
8. Do not punch the Kaprolene area too quickly. Slowly apply
pressure from the device .
9.You have 4 min to shape or mold the Kaprolene
10.You may heat and mold multiple times
11. Do Allow shells to cool to room temperature.
GUN
Even when using the listed precautions above ,the responsibility
still solely sits upon the bootfitter to monitor the level of heat
application and shell manipulation to not damage the boot.
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
When using other tools for shell modification, follow the
guidelines found on these next 3 pages...
Hydraulic pushing machine
Manual equipment
with screw
Tappet
with bell
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
WHEN USING A HYDRAULIC PUSHING MACHINE...
1. Carefully monitor the placement of the stretch and slowly, progressively push the shell material when heated.
3.DO not push more than 8 mm on the junction areas (cf on the following page)
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
WHEN USING MANUAL EQUIPMENT WITH SCREW...
1. Carefully monitor the placement of the stretch and slowly, progressively push the shell material when heated
3.DO not push more than 8 mm on the junction areas (cf on the following page).
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
WHEN USING A TAPPET WITH BELL...
1. Do apply on the black kaprolene areas.
2.You have 4 min to deform the boots and you have to do it progressively (Slow deformation).
3.Junction areas : do not push more than 8 mm (cf picture on the following page).
4. Do not use the small bell.
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
Junction areas of CS inserts : do not push more than 8 mm
8 mm
(Max)
Junction areas of the kaprolene ARE SENSITIVE
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
WARM UP
Custom Shell is a revolutionary technology that
enables the outer shell of the boot to stretch and mold
around the foot in difficult to fit areas, creating a more
comfortable and better performing boot for all skiers
in a matter of minutes.
In Oven, with
gun, in boiling
water or
with heating
elements.
10
STEP IN
EXPAND
The Custom
Shell will
expand to the
exact width of
your foot.
4
COOL DOWN
In Cold Water,
with cold
packs, in snow
or in shop (20
minutes).
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, SEE TECHNICAL MANUAL
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