About

In 1989 the first production model of a boot dryer was built for a ski rental operation. This was quite an achievement. In those days nobody believed that drying boots was needed. Today there are very few rental operations that don't understand the importance of dry boots.
Now, we are building Direct Dryers™ for all sorts of different applications. But the one thing still in common with that very first dryer (which by the way is still operating) is quality. We are proud of our high standards, attention to detail and innovative ideas.
Our customer base reads like a "Who's Who": NASA, US Military, Canadian Military, Fire Departments, large and small, Major Industrial users, 5 Star Resorts, National Professional Sports Teams and many satisfied individuals.
We are customer driven. Many of our product lines have developed after satisfying a request from a single client. Dryers are not a sideline for us. They are our only business and we take that very seriously.

• I realize you've been dealing with my counterparts on the Park Side, but I wanted to be sure and let you know how happy we are with your product. We are using 2 of the 30 pair wall mount units and, and they work great! Our Mary Jane Lift Ops have never had happier feet! Your dryers are the highlight of our locker room remodel.:) Thank you. Happy Holidays!
Julie...Winter Park, CO

• Thank you for your great customer service and great product. I will be bragging about your dryers to everyone in Whistler.
Chuck...Whistler, BC

• Just to let you know, the bootdryer arrived very promptly and my son put it together with no difficulties. We installed it on the wall in our mud room and it looks great and is working even better..
J.T....Westmount, QC

• I bought two dryers from you and I'm so pleased with them I need another one. I'd like to order a W12 model.
M.P....Park City, UT

• Hi. I ordered the A4 boot dryer from you in October 2001 and just want to say what a great product it has been. It is used almost everyday on running shoes, cross country ski boots, and whenever any of our shoes get wet.
B.B....St. Louis Park, MN

Why do your machines use warmed air?

Warm air hold more water vapor than cold. Rate of drying is enhanced. Machines can operate in cooler conditions and still maintain performance.

When a fabric feels dry to the touch in fact water molecules may still be hydrostatically bonded to the microscopic fibres. Average room temperature air does not provide enough energy to effectively break this bond between water and fibre within a reasonable length of time.

What causes that "locker room" smell?

Microbes thrive in warm, dark and damp conditions. Footwear provides an ideal environment for the growth of fungi and other bacteria on the skin. Human odor is caused by naturally produced pheromones. The obnoxious odor associated with locker rooms is caused by an excess accumulation of microbes. Keeping footwear dry will limit this condition.

Why do my feet get cold when they are wet?

As the moisture content in a boot increases, the ability to transfer moisture from the foot to the outside layers of the sock decrease. Consequently at skin level the balance of humidity and heat is disrupted. Material in contact with the skin will cool and your feet will feel "clammy".

If warm is good wouldn't hot air be better?

Hard shell ski boots are manufactured using thermo-set glues. Too much heat can de-laminate the boot. Leather and other footwear materials can be damaged by heat. When you put your foot into a hot boot, it will immediately begin to sweat(see Why are my feet cold?). Hot air dryers usually require specialty 220V service wiring.

How Loud are the machines?

The machines operate in the mid 50's dB. For reference:
Cloths washer.............. 65-70dB
Dishwasher................. 63-66dB
Normal conversation... 55-65dB
Microwave.................. 55-59dB
Background Music...... 50dB
Quiet Room................. 30dB
Grand Canyon(night).. 10dB

Can I get Specialty Colors?

Our standard color is white for a number of reasons: white is the most durable of the powder coatings and is easy to touch up, white does not show "finger" marks as badly as the other colors and white is an easy color to decorate around. Remember when the machine is loaded not much of the color is showing.
There is a charge for changing colors as we have to build these machines outside our production schedule. We recommend the color matt (flat) black for a number of reasons: matt black paint runs occur weekly whereas other colors are only run when sufficient quantities are present. In the worst case this can take upto 1 month. Matt black is the next easiest color to decorate with and matt black can be easily touched up with "off the shelf" spray paint. Matt black also has reasonably good "finger" mark resistance.

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