If your ski boots are uncomfortable, dont flex adequately, and/or your feet are out of alignment, your performance and technique will be adversely affected. In addition, foot comfort and alignment are critical for expert skiers, since they affect the ability to maintain a balanced stance, as well as a flat ski. /p
pWith regards to the aspiring all-terrain skier who is contemplating a new pair of boots, well take a look at a number of different boot manufacturers and models in a future article. The ski boots we examine will be geared to the expert skier.
First, we need to cover the following topics:
In this way, youll be knowledgeable about foot alignment, lateral cuff, forward lean, heel lift, forward flex, and associated terminology when you approach your local boot fitter.