Resoling Mad Rocks

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Resoling Mad Rocks

Post by green_up »

Anyone know a good place to send my Mad Rock Flash's off for a resole? Looks like Mad Rock doesn't offer the service yet and I've heard mixed reviews on the effectiveness of the kits.
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Post by Crankmas »

Flyin' Brian in Vegas- I'm pretty sure has good experience not only with resoles but the particular brand as well.
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Post by GWG »

I have used Flyin' Brian on all my resoles and have never been disappointed. Granted, I've only sent my Mistrals to him.
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Post by ynot »

The soles of my Huecos are coming off. Just delaminated. I'm wondering if its from leaving then in the truck all day in the heat. Anyone else seen this?
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Post by dipsi »

Probably just need retrad.

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Post by Saxman »

Rock and Resole have done my mad rocks twice with excellent results. They did a great job on my sportivas as well.
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Post by Bashie »

Yeah, it's hard to do a good resole with a kit. You really need a belt sander, a long, thin, sharp knife, and experience. The Barge cement out of a tube is ok, but it isn't what the pros use, and it will delaminate no matter who uses it. Everyone's first resole looks like crap - so do it on a pair of shoes that you don't really care about - someone elses. But it's a good skill to have so you might want to try it. Mad rock rubber is so soft and sticky that you can probably wear out your resole before the sole falls off. And most of the crappy-looking appearance of your first resole attempt won't affect how they climb.
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Post by Alan Evil »

dipsi wrote:Probably just need retrad.

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Heh heh. Did you mean "retread" or "retard" or, since it is ynot did you actually mean "retrad."
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