Saturday, October 24, 2009

Does any company make light weight downhill ski boots?

Now the most advanced skiers are looking for the lightest weight downhill ski boots (desirable weight is under 2 lb each boot). The lighter is better. Please send me a reference.

Does any company make light weight downhill ski boots?
the most advanced skiiers aren't concerned about weight. they can handle it. weekend warriors are looking for light weight. rossi used to produce the soft boot. light but not good support. they don't even make them anymore. look for a little girly boot, ok?
Reply:Weight of your boot should be the last of your concern, flex and fit should be the top two things to shop for in a boot. Never buy a boot online unless you know 100% that it is the right boot (size and style). It is much better to go to a ski store with many brands of boots and try on at least 4-5 different ones to figure out what is in your price range and comfort level to fit your ability. It is important ot buy from a store because you will get a better one on one support if something goes wrong with the boot ie. I overflexed a boot that was miss booted to me last season and the ski store took the boot back and gave me a 100% refund on the boots. I then bought new boots from a local store and have had them heat formed for free, and will be able to have custom foot beds made for a discount. It is much better to buy from a local ski shop owner who specializes in boot fitting it is the one piece of your equipment that will keep you on the mt all day or have you off after a few runs. Chose wisely be honest about ability level and amount of time you plan on skiing these are important questions.
Reply:I don't understand your dilemma over weight. First of all, do you mean alpine skiing, or do you mean downhill. Alpine skiing is skiing down a mountain, downhill is a kind of ski racing. Sure, I suppose lighter is better, and you don't want rocks on your feet. However, I would be more concerned about the flex and feel of the boot rather than the weight. If your boot is uncomfortable or you cant flex it, the weight matters for nothing. Why do you want to know this. If you are looking for a gift, then get a gift certificate. If you are shopping for yourself, demo some boots, try them on, and talk to someone at a ski shop.
Reply:Look at the soft boots. They do not have the stiffness for racing but I hear they are really comfy.



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