JeffJun 29, 20212 minHaving 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...
JeffJun 29, 20213 minWhat 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...
JeffJun 29, 20211 minWhat 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...
JeffJun 7, 20211 min100+ Point Ski Boot CheckWe perform a detailed boot exam with 118 point checks, 66 alignment checks, and 52 fittings. Few skiers require modification to even half...
JeffJun 5, 20211 minRamp angle and binding toe lift modificationRamp 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...
JeffJun 5, 20211 minShoveling in AT bootsHow good are the walk modes on the newer AT (Alpine Touring) boots? Imagine trying to shovel a steep driveway with standard ski boots. It...
JeffJun 5, 20211 minTools of the trade 3 - Modifying linersAs 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...
JeffJun 5, 20212 minTools of the trade 2 - Stretching shells with Tecnica, Scott & Ultracam stretchersWhen 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...
JeffJun 5, 20212 minExtreme leg length differenceAn uncommon, but very serious skiing problem is with skiers who have major leg length differences. Typically, these issues were caused by...