Having issues with cold feet?
We hear this often, especially when the weather turns unusually cold. Here a few ways to have warmer feet on the slopes. Boot heaters and...
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Jeff
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
What are AT boots? Do I want them or (regular) alpine boots?
For those of you who are not familiar with AT, or Alpine Touring boots, they are boots that are designed for skiing AND hiking. Typical...
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Jeff
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
What about socks?
A common question we get is what kind of socks should I bring - and what type of socks should I ski in? For trying new ski boots, we...
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Jeff
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
100+ Point Ski Boot Check
We perform a detailed boot exam with 118 point checks, 66 alignment checks, and 52 fittings. Few skiers require modification to even half...
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Jeff
- Jun 5, 2021
- 1 min
Ramp angle and binding toe lift modification
Ramp is a term used for how the difference in the height of the toe versus the heel. Ramp is a factor with ski bindings, boot soles, and...
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Jeff
- Jun 5, 2021
- 1 min
Shoveling in AT boots
How good are the walk modes on the newer AT (Alpine Touring) boots? Imagine trying to shovel a steep driveway with standard ski boots. It...
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Jeff
- Jun 5, 2021
- 1 min
Tools of the trade 3 - Modifying liners
As boots get used, it is common for them to get looser in the heel pocket. Rather than replacing the boots or liners, we often recommend...
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Jeff
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Tools of the trade 2 - Stretching shells with Tecnica, Scott & Ultracam stretchers
When skiers have a problem with a boot being too tight, it is often a bigger problem than a simple heat molding of the liner. Because...
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Jeff
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Extreme leg length difference
An uncommon, but very serious skiing problem is with skiers who have major leg length differences. Typically, these issues were caused by...
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