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lefty50

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SST8 slide options
« on: April 19, 2013, 10:27:41 PM »
Ok, I've decided on SST8's, but curious how everyone has found them to be in the following areas...

-Slide options: - I like slide somewhere 1/2 step below felt. I use Teflon discs (thanks Charlest) on my Dynorooz cleats now. How are the SST's? (ratings and mfr. suggested don't really tell the tale...)

-Heel stability: - One thing I liked with the Dyno was the middle post that stabilized the heel. Doesn't seem to be there on the SST8's. Has this been an issue?

Thanks
Steve

 

LuckyLefty

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013, 07:14:35 AM »
You are in luck!

Lefty and I just got my SST8s.  Note my favorite pair of shoes so far has been my SST5s wide.  As you know lefties can virtually no longer find wides except in the SST8s.

I love the traction sole on the push off foot compared to my old 8 year old Dynarooz Sport version.

On the Slide foot.  I have found the newer number 8 slide sole to be too stiff compared to the old leather that used to come as a number 8.  Also the felt #10 or new microfiber version is too slippery.  Therefore just yesterday I installed the new split 10/8 (right from Dexter and my pro shop)which results in a 9.  I like it!

In addition I use some of my old Dynorooz heels with the opening for a post on my SST8s and they stay on just fine!  I have heard keeping your shoes in a hot car trunk is bad for the long term life of the Velcro.  I have reduced this practice.

I feel I am the best balanced I have been since my SST5s finally got worn out from my overuse!

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS I would think if you don't like the 10s or 9s from Dexter(I assume you like to slide a good bit with Teflon discs).  I wouldn't be surprised if you could use your old slide from your Dynorooz or get a new template sole that has openings from the discs from one of the online pro shops and you could recreate your Dynorooz slide exactly.
PPS I in the past have taken the #10 felt from Dexter since they went to real slippery and hit them with a wire brush sideways for about a whole bowling session to get them close to the 9s..  Also note that the new combo 9 from Dexter can be installed to have more #10 or more #8 on the sole based on your placement on the shoe and they way you cut/trim it.  Good luck.
« Last Edit: April 20, 2013, 07:18:31 AM by LuckyLefty »
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lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2013, 07:42:28 AM »
Thanks for the feedback LL! It brings up another questions which appears to have a different answer than I thought. I had heard earlier than the Velcro hook and loop sides were opposite on the Dyno and the Dexter therefore preventing interchangeability, but you say you can use a Dyno heel? Interesting...
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Steve

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2013, 08:05:56 AM »
I have a similar issue to Lucky, in that the #8 often is too much traction, and the 10 too little. I ended up using a Brunswick slide sock, but wearing it upside down. The nylon side gives a little more traction than the normal down side, and exposes a little of the sole.

lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2013, 08:13:40 AM »
Seems to me like that would negate the advantage of the shoes in the first place, wouldn't it?

Charlest convinced me to make my own cleat sole to replace the lost one on my original Dynos and it worked very well. I wonder if the same technique could be applied to the SST8?

Also, they advertise "complete left and right sole interchangeability". I assume that involves cutting the soles due to the obvious difference in foot shape between left and right.... Or do they modify the base so that the difference is somehow masked?

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2013, 08:19:03 AM »
The interchangeable soles are shaped the same so they work on either side. As to my use of the slide sock, I came up with that due to the fact that I was "between sole numbers" and this does the job.  It is also good for times when it's stickier near the gutter (shooting 10 or 7 pin), just reverse the sock. Many people, as Lucky said, cut the soles and combine them for custom slide needs.
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lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2013, 08:56:36 AM »
Very interesting, thanks to all for the input!

Bowl_Freak

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2013, 11:52:41 AM »
You know they have an S9 sole which is a mix between an s8 & s10. I've been wanting to get that as Im between soles usually.

LuckyLefty

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2013, 12:36:34 PM »
Lefty50,

To create your own Cleat Sole, what is the base material you used that you put holes in.

Slide sole 8, leather, 10?

Regards,

Luckylefty
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lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2013, 12:54:48 PM »
With appropriate credit and thanks to Charlest for the idea, I used a sole that provided too little traction and would never be used (ABS6 on my Dynorooz), bought Teflon discs on Ebay along with Velcro backing from Home Depot and a hole punch kit with the appropriate size. The discs were 1-1/8 by 1/16 inch deep and I used a hole punch size of 1-1/4. They work really well and have lasted for many months now. I just checked Ebay and don't see the seller listed, but if I find it again I'll drop you a note. I'm sure they can be found all over Ebay. There is one seller rubbermann7 that has something close.

LuckyLefty

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2013, 08:50:31 PM »
Lefty50,

Thank you, is that for the basic sole?

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Luckylefty
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lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2013, 12:18:35 AM »
Sorry LL, not sure what you mean by by "basic sole".

T_Bone

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2013, 02:19:00 PM »
Thank you for a great idea. I just cut four holes in one of my dexter S10 soles. I will try different discs from my 900 global shoes. I was never able to find an approach to use my S10 on. Way too slippery for me.
Todd.

lefty50

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2013, 02:54:58 PM »
You're quite welcome. Hope it works as well for you as it did for me.
Yes LL, that was the basic sole.

LuckyLefty

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Re: SST8 slide options
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2013, 11:54:01 PM »
Oh Oh....problems!  Correction!

I all of a sudden note that all my Dynarooz heels are not sticking after just one or two sessions!!  You may be right about the Velcro!!!

I will test some of the Velcro I have from Walmart and I may try and if it works remove the Velcro on these great heels and continue using them on my 8s!

I particularly like my dimpled heel that I have several of from Dynorooz!  I'll report back!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana