Tip of the week #1
Ski Boots
Its common knowledge to the expert skier that your ski boots are vitally important.
Correctly fitted by the most reputable shop. The right flex for your strength and weight. Racers look for a 130 flex and mere mortals start at 70/80.
The foot beds are the most desirable upgrade. Custom fitted , they can transform your performance with instantaneous edge pressure and real.
Foam injection or silicon injection is only for those with problems as most of the thermo moldable inner boots are fine.
Traditional four clips are great but don’t disregard the boutique brands like Full Tilt. They have reintroduced an old design but with modern plastic and they are super comfortable.
Add comformable boot heaters if you really suffer from cold feet. The top tip however is to make sure your socks are bone dry at the start of the day. Some professionals carry a fresh pair of socks to put on with the boots if they are in a car or ski locker situation. Last detail is to know your boot length in mm. For example mine are 327 mmThat lets you pre order ski from hire and save time.
