Source for Nordica Boot parts?

Hey all.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to find spare parts for older Nordica boots. My brother had the heel pieces (attached to the boot with 4 screws) disentegrate on both skis after a day of skiing the ice in Vermont last week. (What a disastrous start to this season, but that's for another thread...)

He's a cheap bast*rd, and he loves these boots (Nordica 757), so he would rather try to keep these boots then to buy new ones.

I realize that buying an pair of similar boots used on eBay might be the only option, buy I'm hoping that someone out there might have a pipeline to a shop that stocks spare parts.

TIA,

ray

Hey Vermont_Skier!

Just wanted to let you know, that as of this very moment Nordica's warehouse (where I am sitting right now) is completely out of the replacement heels for the 757. This boot was manufactured in 1991, and unfortunately we do not carry parts for boots that old. At one time you could find random parts at langhorneski.com, with any luck they may be able to help you out. Most shops do not carry a supply of replacement parts, which is why you may find that everyone is saying "no", unfortunately this time they are correct!

Try to get your brother to toss some money in this economy of ours and get himself some new technology. He may love his old boots...but as you know, he'll love what's out there now!

Happy New Year, give me a shout and we'll make some turns!

Green Mountain Orthotics(Stratton) does a lot of toe piece and heel piece manufacturing for their 'fore/aft' adjustments.....Whether you are into that or not...they may be able to make one up for you. Just a thought

Thanks for both suggestions...I'll have my brother contact Langhorne Ski Shop (they're in PA, right? That URL is not working).

Thanks for the invite, ValleyGrlVt. Lucky for me, I'm escaping these horrible New England conditions and headed to Park City next week for 6 days. I can't wait. Though, it does look like some snow is headed towards New England over the next few days. Hopefully, it won't get washed away again.

Any other suggestions are still welcome.

Thanks,

-ray

The demise of the heel pieces is an indication that the boots themselves are succombing to age. I wouldn't trust those boots. It is not a pretty site to watch someone's boots shatter while they're skiing.

Rio... Its even less fun to be the guy who has the boots on that are shattering. Watching isnt fun, but experiencing it is downright unpleasant.
Later
GREG

..oh yeah... have him get new boots... or at least try a new pair. Old technology breaks. New technology breaks too, but not as easily, and it performs better up until the point it breaks.

i have to agree with this. when one part of the boot goes, the rest is on the way. he's not going to have these boots much longer, regardless of whether he you two find replacement parts or not. also, i bet that the boot wouldn't pass a release check test.

many people don't believe they will ever be as comfortable in a new boot as they are in their old ones. if your brother goes to a good bootfitter and lets the bootifitter does his job, he'll have a better fitting boot that gives him more performance.

that said, Christy Sports in Colorado Springs probably has his replacement parts. they have two utility lockers full of old boot parts dating back over 30 years. (719) 597 5222 ask for jonny-b.

Nordica 757

Vermont Skier/Ray Nordica has replacement heel or sole plates that fit exactly. After I tried different places it was on a hope that I called Nordica. Go to their web site click on Parts in the middle of the page. If you struggle call their 800 number. I received "Aspen sole parts" which are an exact fit. They cost 30.00 and come in two sizes which you can figure by looking at the back side of the existing old parts. John

If your good with tools, replacement heel and toe pieces could easily be fabricated from plastic stock. Just make sure you are accurate or it might affect the binding release.