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[QUOTE="RADRick, post: 1079705, member: 60936"] In case you missed my post and x-ray in this thread: [url]http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=136781&page=3[/url] Broke my lower tib and fib coming up short on a long tabletop landing, one in which I did NOT crash. I did that while wearing Tech 8s. I can't say positively that the boots contributed, but I know I feel much more secure in the SG-10s than I do the AStars, especially now that I can put both boots on and try them together. I've also tried the Tech 10s and still feel the Gaernes are stiffer. Another consideration is that the Gaernes will remain stiff with age since the pivot is made of thick plastic, while the Astars will get softer with age since they are made of leather and thin plastic. I also feel that the properly designed bootie-less boot can wrap your leg better and tighter. The bootie on the Tech 8/10 is soft and has a small plastic insert on each side of your ankle. It doesn't add much in the way of stiffness, it's more of a convenience that allows you to remove the smelly boot for washing. When I really want some stiffness I simply wear a pair of 661 Pro Ankle braces. With the Gaernes I simply let the buckles out a few clicks, but on the Tech 8 I'm stuck with the bootie size and they're too tight to accomodate the braces. [/QUOTE]
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