Author Topic: Dexter SST 6 LX's break-in period. (Read 4755 times)

230-n-up-or-bust · « **on:** September 01, 2006, 02:44:08 AM »

This is my first pair of Dexter bowling shoes. I've had numerous pairs of Lind's Exxtras. None of these shoes have required a "break in period" for the heels. A little birdie told me last night that the two rubber heels will require a few games(12-ish, depending on slide type) to work them in a little bit. I, usually, have very little slide at the foul line and like to plant quite hard and abrupt to create some torque during my release. However, "very little slide" and the amount of "stick" I'm getting now are two different kettles of fish. I feel like one of those cartoon dogs at the end of their leash at the foul line with the new soles. Any recommendations or tips on how this process should take place? Thanks.
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AllAirForceTwice · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:04:39 AM »

I use fine wet sand paper... seems to help round off some edges...
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CG_Matters · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:09:58 AM »

I have to make another recommendation for the Tri-Dex heel. I fought the other two rubber heels a bit through the break-in period. The Tri-Dex however, I slapped on and it was as good as gold from the start.

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:26:46 AM »

I'm very confused as to what you are saying.

On the LX...I got 4 heels and 4 soles.

You are sliding TOO much in the front?
Stopping too little?

The #2 sole I hear is pretty abbrubt...and the # 1 or # 3 heel(rippled they say work good toofor stopping!!

IF a sole is too slippery I have a friend that uses a brush that he goes accross the shoe to decrease slide....to slide more he goes with the length of teh shoe.

He says he can really dial in this way!

REgards,

Luckylefty
If I have got your problem backwards...the #7 heel (fabric is awesome) tri heel just as smooth with no stick on synthetics but a little less slide. and the # 10 sole leaves you skating! Stick slide plant...these shoes let you do it all.
Or slide in the front and brake like mad in back...any combo is possible!

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230-n-up-or-bust · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:41:29 AM »

LL, in theory, I should be happy with the amount of slide that should "settle in" with the #2 heel. I'm currently using the #7 heel and the #2 sole. I simply cannot use the two rubber heels without feeling like a crash test vehicle at impact. Last night, Holiday told me there might be a break in period that I might have to endure. He also told me that it might be worth it to simply lace them up and practice sliding for a while each of the next few days. This should wear off some of the tackiness without turning them into roller skates.
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Holiday · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:04:16 PM »

I do like the sand paper idea...that would definately speed some of the process up. I have used scotch brite before, but for whatever reason I never thought of sand paper. 230: I have some 4000 and 2000 grit if you need it, but for SOME reason, I think you might have that as well.

The heels have always been a mystery to me...some have broke in instantly and some took some time and effort to break in. The one thing I can think as a positive to break them in by sliding...is you will get your normal weight distribution when it burns some of the edges, etc.

230-n-up-or-bust · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:08:31 PM »

FYI, the user named "Holiday", is PBA Hall of Famer, Johnny Petraglia, Jr.
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Leftyhi-trak · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:41:02 PM »

Coming from Linds to Dexter usually requires much more of a "adjustment" than switching other kinds. Dex is much tackier (would probably believe this to be related to softer durometer more porous material) and also the way your foot is held in the footbed (higher and more supported) is more responsive to braking on the dexters. Abralon sanding works well and just bowl games as you yourself will adjust to the variance. I have worked with many different kinds of shoes and the switch from Linds for most to other interchangeable shoes is quite dramatic. Funny i still keep my Lind classics (custom perfed soles and grooved heel) in case i run into tacky surfaces otherwise they make me feel like Dorothy Hamill on normal approaches. Good luck!!

Holiday · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:49:30 PM »

Not hardly....lol.

I can throw the ball left handed though

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:55:39 PM »

The Dexter rubber heels on slick anvilane synthetics can really "Stick"
if humid. Yet on wood...or textured synthetic they have no problem

I have fallen in love with the new rubber triheel is when I want to use the rubber #5 and it is sticking...I just put on the triheel and is slide away.
The heel goes slick, medium slick and braky from front of heel to back.

It is absolutely a god send!

Also if really sticking and one wants real length the fabric red slide heel is great! I don't use it(always too long for me). But great on sticky synthetics.
NEVER sticks!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS I also got a dimpled heel from Dynorooz (I bought 4 it was so good) it also almost had the same effect as triheel...(Less rubber surface on lane in this case) and it did not slide endlessly like the red heel #7 above but was like a 5 or 4+ and had no stick on nasty sticky anvilanes.
PPS hopefully this nasty sticky anvilane problem will go away as these nasty approaches get torn up and replaced by new textured synthetic approaches(no stick)...in the meantime...triheel!
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AllAirForceTwice · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:48:50 PM »

Do the Dynothane heels fit on the SSTs? It's been so long since I had SSTs... I know you can't put Dex heels on D/T shoes... not sure on the vice-a-versa!
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LuckyLefty · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:17:07 AM »

They fit from Dynorooz to Dexter...but they have a triangle in the middle.

While I am bowling I don't look down there to see it!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS have I mentioned the Triheel is a godsend for sticky synthetic approaches??
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