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Jun 28, 2020 | 03:09 PM

#11

Dynamick

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With size 12 boots I went to +1" extended shift levers. Plenty of room on the footboard now. I don't worry about wear and tear on the shift linkage because I'm not a "stomp shifter" like some are.

Jun 28, 2020 | 08:20 PM

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rlh7677

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From: Western PA

Heel toe

Actually the heel shifter will allow you to shift with a minimum amount of force. All shifts are down with just the weight of your foot dropping on the lever. Keep the rubber spacer compressed and you will not have any shifter linkage problems.

Jun 28, 2020 | 08:38 PM

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Papa G

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Do whatever you like best! I alternate there use some days use toe shift; some days use heal shift. But my boots are 9 1/2!

Jun 28, 2020 | 09:57 PM

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btsom

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Very few of us walk around in size 13 water skis so we haven't shared your experience. Do what works for you.

Jun 28, 2020 | 10:11 PM

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1canvas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by btsom

Very few of us walk around in size 13 water skis so we haven't shared your experience. Do what works for you.

It looks like bikes are set up for size 10 feet.

Jun 29, 2020 | 06:28 AM

#16

foxtrapper

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I move my feet all around on the boards. So heel shifters can’t stay. They are something I like far more as a notion than as a reality.

Jun 29, 2020 | 07:02 AM

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Lude-a-tick

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Put some board spacers on if you’re looking for some extra room for those 13’s. I put 3/4” on mine, now my boards feel like a dance floor.

Jun 29, 2020 | 07:04 AM

#18

Spartanden

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From: Spartan Country, Michigan

Personally, I spent my whole riding career with a toe shifter. One of the first things I did was remove my heel shifter. Went to Home Depot and found a nylon spacer/washer that fit the shaft and took the space of the removed shift lever. Never missed it.

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Jun 29, 2020 | 03:30 PM

#19

Dehammer

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I tried the heel shifter for one ride..... took it off. Stomping gears is a whole lot more movement than toe shift. I'm lazy.

I chopped the extra material off the shaft so the shifter sits inboard and I don't have a nub in the side of my foot.

I carry an allen wrench just in case I have to adjust for footwear other than my Roper boots.

Jun 29, 2020 | 03:37 PM

#20

ChromeJunkie

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From: West Texas Sandhills

One of the first things I do when I get a bike with the heel-toe shifter is to remove the heel shifter. I prefer it like that, your preference may vary.

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