Boot Dryers

Ive just invested in a pair of ski boots and have thought about purchasing boot Dryers, can anyone recommend a brand they seem to range in price but would much rather have something that did a quicker job bearing in mind there are 3 lots of boots to dry in our family! Because we drive and use our car maybe an idea with a cigarette attachement to power the warmer in the car seems a good idea, any help and advice appreciated!
Tks NIIIXSY :lol:

It's a personal thing, I would waste my money on them, most accommodation have them

I'm not an electrical engineer, but I wouldn't have thought the power you can get from your car's cigarette lighter would have a significant drying effect on six wet ski boots !
But what do I know; after all, the ciggie lighter in my car does allow me to hear the London Symphony Orchestra while driving, so maybe you're in with a chance! ?

Good luck !

i wouldnt spend on boot dryers. i always take my boots back to the room - would not leave them in any ski room, would not be happy if they went missing - and i always pull the liner out of the shell and leave them near to a heater overnight. easy and cheaper than buying dryers.

Same as Pauljames. Except if there's 3 lots of boot liners to dry that would need a pretty big radiator. Only mine went on ours. Apparently MrEvs feet do not sweat and his boots were always dry. :evil:

Boot drying is essential for serious skiers.

There are two contexts;

Home base: I have a unit which is designed for woodsmen, hunters, etc,,It has a 4 to 6 unit hoses, a dial to set for 1-4 hour period and a timer to begin automatically warm air pulse!

Salomon (and other companies) make units to heat up boot liners! I got mine from a ski shop that was closing for 10 euros!

The second context,that is traveling; most hotels have some type of drying system! All the suggests are correct. The very best is take liners out and place near low heat source! Never but never place near an electric heater such as a base heater! It will burn or melt boots!

I have several car units! All are poor units that provide very little heat!

Now you are wondering why I state that "heating boots is essential for serious skiers"!
Most modern boots,,if not all have a heat generated molding type liner! Once you have skied with a heated boot ONCE,,,you will never again NOT do so!
The pleasure of placing a foot into a warm,soft boot liner is special! Do it!

I use Dryzone, packs which you insert into the boots. You dont need to do anything except drop them inside your liners each night, and they take away all the moisture and odour.
Keep them near a radiator in your room if you want them warm. I don't tend to leave them in a boot room unless its guaranteed warmth down there - you don't want cold stinky boots in the morning!

If all else fails a few minutes with a hair dryer (not too hot) can be useful. Most hotel rooms and ladies have them.