I'm looking for some new boots to go with my new public enemy skis. I'm trying to stay on a budget but I don't want crappy boots either.
What are some good ski boots?
Go to a specialty ski/boot shop, the best boot for you is the one that fits your foot properly, supports you correctly and is soft enough that you can flex it in the shop. If you can not flex the boot in the shop at 70 F you'll never flex it on the slope at 32 F. Add the foot beds and any alignment you may need. The boot is the most critical piece of equipment.
Reply:Technica...but, they fit me like a glove...a lot depends on your foot size and shape, and...if you can get a good tech to give you a good fit...take your time..they are perhaps the most important piece(s) of equipment you will invest in of all. Also,if your feet are still growing is key too. Otherwise go for an intermediate boot.
Reply:Go to a store and get fitted properly. Without knowing anything about you (height, weight, riding style, foot size and shape) no one can properly recommend you a pair of boots.
At the store they'll fit you with the best boots for your feet and budget.
Reply:I just bought the ATOMIC BITECH 80.
Flex is 80 and they weren't very expensive.
250Euros i think, with a small discount.
Really great boots.
They have Becco reflectors for rescue in case of avalanche and if you buy a battery pack, the sole gets heated.
But better go at a special store and try the boot on.
Boots must have perfect fit.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
What Type Of Ski Boots Do I Buy??
Someone gave me an older style of x country skies...as any other winter sport person, I'm eager to hit the snow! I'm just not sure what type of boot to get..the skies I have are Sierra-L. and have a little hole in the back of where the ski boot goes...I'm lost! Any thoughts???
What Type Of Ski Boots Do I Buy??
Surefoot ski boots. First, they make a foot bed to fit the sole of your foot, then they form the inner boots specifically to your feet. I bought mine at their killington store and my skiing improved immediately. They are great because there is no guess work, no trying on boot after boot, no worrying about the salesperson/bootfitter's knowledge level. Most people have different size feet, no problem with surefoot, each boot is custom fit. They are a lttle pricey but well worth it.
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What Type Of Ski Boots Do I Buy??
Surefoot ski boots. First, they make a foot bed to fit the sole of your foot, then they form the inner boots specifically to your feet. I bought mine at their killington store and my skiing improved immediately. They are great because there is no guess work, no trying on boot after boot, no worrying about the salesperson/bootfitter's knowledge level. Most people have different size feet, no problem with surefoot, each boot is custom fit. They are a lttle pricey but well worth it.
flower
Wearing ski boots outside?
I have a bit of a problem. I want to go skiing today but i don't have a ride to the mountain. My other option is to take transit to the mountain. I can't find a bag big enough to hold my boots so I am wondering if its okay if I wear the boots outside on the concrete and stuff.
Wearing ski boots outside?
Get one of these:
http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.as...
It will hold a pair of boots, a helmet, ski pants, a ski jacket, a roll of duct tape (flattened out); extar socks, hat, and gloves, and a quart size Nalgene bottle. There are plenty of inside pockets to stash gear and a zip to pouch on top to keep stuff like CarMex, Cat Crap, a bandana, extra zip ties, etc. etc.
Its got a rubber bottom so you can set it down in the snow and your stuff inside won't get wet.
The bag goes for about $50-$60. I've been using one for the past four years or so. It's awesome.
Reply:Just tie them together and sling them over your shoulder not exactly the best looking or most comfortable but it works
but to answer your question no its not a good idea
Reply:Not really a great idea.
First you'll wear down the heel plate...easy to change IF you can manage to track down a new plate.
Second you'll probably pick up alot of tiny stones which will become inbedded in the sole...not good for your bindings
Third it would be just damn uncomfortable
When I was a kid we would take a strap off a duffle bag and hook it onto the top buckle of each boot that way we could hang our boots over our shoulder leaving our hands free to carry our other gear
buying
Wearing ski boots outside?
Get one of these:
http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.as...
It will hold a pair of boots, a helmet, ski pants, a ski jacket, a roll of duct tape (flattened out); extar socks, hat, and gloves, and a quart size Nalgene bottle. There are plenty of inside pockets to stash gear and a zip to pouch on top to keep stuff like CarMex, Cat Crap, a bandana, extra zip ties, etc. etc.
Its got a rubber bottom so you can set it down in the snow and your stuff inside won't get wet.
The bag goes for about $50-$60. I've been using one for the past four years or so. It's awesome.
Reply:Just tie them together and sling them over your shoulder not exactly the best looking or most comfortable but it works
but to answer your question no its not a good idea
Reply:Not really a great idea.
First you'll wear down the heel plate...easy to change IF you can manage to track down a new plate.
Second you'll probably pick up alot of tiny stones which will become inbedded in the sole...not good for your bindings
Third it would be just damn uncomfortable
When I was a kid we would take a strap off a duffle bag and hook it onto the top buckle of each boot that way we could hang our boots over our shoulder leaving our hands free to carry our other gear
buying
How can I come up with a clip-like solution so I can mountain bike in my ski boots?
I am in a race which transistion from biking to uphill skiing. I want to wear my AT Ski Boots for the bike but want to strap or clip in so I get full productity. Any ideas?
How can I come up with a clip-like solution so I can mountain bike in my ski boots?
The ski boots are likely to be too large to use a traditional toe clip. Skip the toe clip and use a mountain bike cage type pedal. To add power, add a couple of toe clip straps. With the large size of the boots, you may have to use two straps per pedal attached together in series. You may also want to look at the "bear trap" style cage pedals that have a much larger surface area. Add the two straps per side and you're in business. The ski boots should be stiff enough that the straps won't gouge into your feet.
Reply:Your ski boots have so much material that you won't clear the crankarms on each revolution. Plus, the binding systems for ski boots versus clipless pedals for bicycles aren't compatible.
Reply:I don't think this is a starter. Your ski-boots will be too wide and if clipped in, they'll catch the cranks each revolution of the pedals.
No matter what kind of clips you use you need a special sole on your shoes, or shoes that are narrow enough to go into pedal cages.
My suggestion - find specialised shoes for both sports that you can change fast - velcro fasteners etc.
tanning
How can I come up with a clip-like solution so I can mountain bike in my ski boots?
The ski boots are likely to be too large to use a traditional toe clip. Skip the toe clip and use a mountain bike cage type pedal. To add power, add a couple of toe clip straps. With the large size of the boots, you may have to use two straps per pedal attached together in series. You may also want to look at the "bear trap" style cage pedals that have a much larger surface area. Add the two straps per side and you're in business. The ski boots should be stiff enough that the straps won't gouge into your feet.
Reply:Your ski boots have so much material that you won't clear the crankarms on each revolution. Plus, the binding systems for ski boots versus clipless pedals for bicycles aren't compatible.
Reply:I don't think this is a starter. Your ski-boots will be too wide and if clipped in, they'll catch the cranks each revolution of the pedals.
No matter what kind of clips you use you need a special sole on your shoes, or shoes that are narrow enough to go into pedal cages.
My suggestion - find specialised shoes for both sports that you can change fast - velcro fasteners etc.
tanning
Why do my feet always hurt and get numb when I wear ice skates, rollerblades, ski boots, etc.?
I just returned from a day of skiing. The entire day my feet were killing me (even after I tried on 4 or 5 pairs of boots until I got some that seemed to fit). Then I started really thinking... Since childhood anytime I've ever worn skates (ice or rollerblades) or ski boots my feet have always been in pain or numb. With ice skates and roller blades I've even tried having the boots baked and molded to my foot. Is it a foot width or height problem? Circulation? I'm now 27, what's my deal?
Why do my feet always hurt and get numb when I wear ice skates, rollerblades, ski boots, etc.?
i used to ice skate as a kid and teenager and used to have the same problem with roller and ice skates, everyone tells you to wear good thick socks when you ice skate, i found that when i wore socks that were too think my feet use to burn and feel like they were on fire and i use to get this pain down the outsides of my feet and sometimes numbness. i started wearing thinner socks so my feet could move more freely in the skate i the problem disappeared . the biggest problem was the type of skate for me my first hockey ice skates were bauer ones the cheaper ones with the big thick sock already inside , same as roller skates , i found these skates were just not suitable for me i bought a pair of graf hockey skates without a sock inside and have never had a problem since , i have gone through about 4 pairs of these in my lifetime and no probs to date . i still ice skate now however only when on holidays some where cold as i live on small island in sun we have no ice rink and if hiring skates always pick a pair without the sock already in and i wear thinner socks ..
hope this helps you with your problem
Reply:Maybe you tie them too tightly cutting off the blood flow the feet.
Reply:It really could be a circulation problem. You can't discount that...but to be sure, you would want to see a doctor.
However, it is more than likely a sock problem. Wear only one sock, and make sure it is a thin sock. Dress socks are fine, athletic socks are better for their sweat wicking properties.
I even know people that don't ski with socks at all!
Here's another thought: how often do you put these contraptions on your feet? If you rarely ski, it would be expected that when you do put them on, they will hurt. This isn't uncommon. Sometimes your body has to adjust, and over a period of days, you may not notice any pain.
Reply:My guess is that poor circulation is the cause. You can get tested for that, but I don't know how it's treated.
Reply:i think everybody or most ppl get this. because they need to be tight
Reply:As a ski instructor, whenever a student tells me that their feet hurt I check to see what they have shoved into the top of their boots. Often kids have their jeans or sweatpants jammed into the top of the boot and this will cause all sorts of foot pain because of pinched nerves and interrupted circulation.
Also, what Dolly said about thick vs. thin socks is true for me, too. Thin is better and ultimately warmer.
Make sure there is nothing inside your boot except your foot and one thin, smooth sock. No seams, no wrinkles, no sweatpants, no blue jeans, nothing but sock. Everything else on your legs should pull down over the OUTSIDE of your boot.
Also, if the pain is in your toes, make sure your toe nails, especially the one on your big toe, is nice and short.
Reply:you are meant to take off your normal shoes first
Reply:visit a chiropractor, masseuse, and hot tub. loosen up your muscles by stretching before and after skiing. do yoga and swimming year round and talk to a ski shop about the boots.
flower
Why do my feet always hurt and get numb when I wear ice skates, rollerblades, ski boots, etc.?
i used to ice skate as a kid and teenager and used to have the same problem with roller and ice skates, everyone tells you to wear good thick socks when you ice skate, i found that when i wore socks that were too think my feet use to burn and feel like they were on fire and i use to get this pain down the outsides of my feet and sometimes numbness. i started wearing thinner socks so my feet could move more freely in the skate i the problem disappeared . the biggest problem was the type of skate for me my first hockey ice skates were bauer ones the cheaper ones with the big thick sock already inside , same as roller skates , i found these skates were just not suitable for me i bought a pair of graf hockey skates without a sock inside and have never had a problem since , i have gone through about 4 pairs of these in my lifetime and no probs to date . i still ice skate now however only when on holidays some where cold as i live on small island in sun we have no ice rink and if hiring skates always pick a pair without the sock already in and i wear thinner socks ..
hope this helps you with your problem
Reply:Maybe you tie them too tightly cutting off the blood flow the feet.
Reply:It really could be a circulation problem. You can't discount that...but to be sure, you would want to see a doctor.
However, it is more than likely a sock problem. Wear only one sock, and make sure it is a thin sock. Dress socks are fine, athletic socks are better for their sweat wicking properties.
I even know people that don't ski with socks at all!
Here's another thought: how often do you put these contraptions on your feet? If you rarely ski, it would be expected that when you do put them on, they will hurt. This isn't uncommon. Sometimes your body has to adjust, and over a period of days, you may not notice any pain.
Reply:My guess is that poor circulation is the cause. You can get tested for that, but I don't know how it's treated.
Reply:i think everybody or most ppl get this. because they need to be tight
Reply:As a ski instructor, whenever a student tells me that their feet hurt I check to see what they have shoved into the top of their boots. Often kids have their jeans or sweatpants jammed into the top of the boot and this will cause all sorts of foot pain because of pinched nerves and interrupted circulation.
Also, what Dolly said about thick vs. thin socks is true for me, too. Thin is better and ultimately warmer.
Make sure there is nothing inside your boot except your foot and one thin, smooth sock. No seams, no wrinkles, no sweatpants, no blue jeans, nothing but sock. Everything else on your legs should pull down over the OUTSIDE of your boot.
Also, if the pain is in your toes, make sure your toe nails, especially the one on your big toe, is nice and short.
Reply:you are meant to take off your normal shoes first
Reply:visit a chiropractor, masseuse, and hot tub. loosen up your muscles by stretching before and after skiing. do yoga and swimming year round and talk to a ski shop about the boots.
flower
What are some of the most comfortable downhill women's ski boots on the market?
I have big-time bunions, and I need really comfortable ski boots - but I can't afford to spend an arm and a leg for my feet. I'm an intermediate skier with no ambition to advance further - I just want to enjoy. Any advice out there for me?
What are some of the most comfortable downhill women's ski boots on the market?
Go and see a good bootfitter (ask the ski instructors at your local mountain). A good fitter can look at your feet, recommend a boot that has a wider fit, and then adjust the boots to accommodate bunions by heating and stretching the boots in the appropriate place.
If you already have boots, then go see the fitter anyway - they often do work at a labour rate on already-owned boots.
I spent $20 two days ago at the boot fitter at Jack Frost, Sunday River....turned my boots from killer evils into comfy all-day ones! (my feet had expanded from wearing sneakers all year!!)
tanning
What are some of the most comfortable downhill women's ski boots on the market?
Go and see a good bootfitter (ask the ski instructors at your local mountain). A good fitter can look at your feet, recommend a boot that has a wider fit, and then adjust the boots to accommodate bunions by heating and stretching the boots in the appropriate place.
If you already have boots, then go see the fitter anyway - they often do work at a labour rate on already-owned boots.
I spent $20 two days ago at the boot fitter at Jack Frost, Sunday River....turned my boots from killer evils into comfy all-day ones! (my feet had expanded from wearing sneakers all year!!)
tanning
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these ski boots?
they are an older pair of technica ski boots, they say like c 5 or something on the side. they have 4 buckles anyone know anything?
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these ski boots?
Early ninties, I believe. Still good boots though, if they fit right and haven't lost flex.
Reply:you use them for skiing
=)
have fun
Reply:That sounds like old boots to me, without looking at them of course. Are they used? Definitely don't use them if that's the case. Wanna know a good time to buy ski gear? In the late spring or even in the summer. I used to get great deals on new "last years stuff."
Reply:Technica is a good brand, provided they fit the shape of your foot. They must be comfortable enough to wear all day and to support you. I'm not sure of the vintage of the boots, check with a ski store, they might be able to tell you about them.
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I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these ski boots?
Early ninties, I believe. Still good boots though, if they fit right and haven't lost flex.
Reply:you use them for skiing
=)
have fun
Reply:That sounds like old boots to me, without looking at them of course. Are they used? Definitely don't use them if that's the case. Wanna know a good time to buy ski gear? In the late spring or even in the summer. I used to get great deals on new "last years stuff."
Reply:Technica is a good brand, provided they fit the shape of your foot. They must be comfortable enough to wear all day and to support you. I'm not sure of the vintage of the boots, check with a ski store, they might be able to tell you about them.
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