With my foot shape I always struggled with getting the lower two buckles right in terms of tightness vs pain but since I got a pair boots with a BOA in the lower part it's a game changer.
When my boots are tightened as recommended and I then flex forward, I often notice a small finger sized gap between my calf & the rear spoiler. Is that normal, or does it suggest further tightening of the boot cuff is required?
This can be quite common. Not always the end of the world. if you want to try snig this up, try with your powerstrap under your cuff directly on your liner. Or you could check out the Patriot Trustraps. But can also depend on your boot as to whats possible.
As a beginner I was sold a pair of Atomic Hawx Magna 80. They are comfortable but I’m not sure if they’re too wide for me. The shop told me all beginner boots have a wider last and it’s ok that they are a bit looser as long as the length is good (it’s perfect). I did some research and they appear to be right. Every big inner boot has a wide last. Should I worry or just use them?
Is it a problem if you have some play in the toe box when leaning forwards? I can curl my toes slightly and have some lateral movement but mid foot and heel are locked in very tight.
That isn't too bad. You shouldn't really try to scrunch your toes too much. Especially when skiing as this can cause your feet to cramp up. But if you feel locked from the forefoot back, you should still have great steering.
@@PatriotFootbeds Thank you for reply. Turns out I've been skiing in too wide lasts all this time. I ended up going to a boot fitter who got me in to a 97mm last. Feels much more secure now. Turns out I got very thin feet for being so long.
What about tightness of upper boot buckle on leg and it’s effect on flex. I find if my top boot buckle and strap are tight I can only bend my knees very little and I lose flex. Any thoughts on this? I believe you should be able to bend your knees to point of covering toes. If power strap and top buckle are set per your video I would only get to maybe half way to my knees and that is in doors where it is warm. I have 100 flex Salomon x-pro S boots and weigh 135 pounds. Is it ok to not really use power strap or have it very loose and just put top buckle on somewhat snug but keep lower leg buckle on as per your video?
remember that when you have a long ski attached to your boot, it will provide leverage against you and bend that boot more than you would be able to do just standing without being attached to your skis. Also, as you begin to ski faster and hit unseen compressions, the front of the boot is there to save you from collapsing forward. From your description, I would experiment in between those 2 setups, tighter than you may think, but not fully cranked. A 135# skier, that is fully loading that boot in a high-speed setting would be past the max of that boot but it's a perfect sweet spot for normal humans. To dial your setup in, pay close attention during your best runs, on hills you can be aggressive with, how your boots are working on those runs.
Are they too tight if I can hear my heart beat in my foot?
😂😂😂😂 they should be tight enough that the guy in the lift with you can feel it
With my foot shape I always struggled with getting the lower two buckles right in terms of tightness vs pain but since I got a pair boots with a BOA in the lower part it's a game changer.
Been watching your bootorials for a while now and you are spot on. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thanks Heaps David!
Well explained, as with every ski topic.You are doing great job on educating skiiers, so they have more joy on the slopes.
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Thanks Gorski
Great video, but whenever my boot is frozen, I am too weak to buckle my boot! It also really hurts my hands.
Thanks for info!
Thanks man helped me 👍🏻🇨🇦
Thanks!
When my boots are tightened as recommended and I then flex forward, I often notice a small finger sized gap between my calf & the rear spoiler. Is that normal, or does it suggest further tightening of the boot cuff is required?
This can be quite common. Not always the end of the world.
if you want to try snig this up, try with your powerstrap under your cuff directly on your liner. Or you could check out the Patriot Trustraps. But can also depend on your boot as to whats possible.
As a beginner I was sold a pair of Atomic Hawx Magna 80. They are comfortable but I’m not sure if they’re too wide for me. The shop told me all beginner boots have a wider last and it’s ok that they are a bit looser as long as the length is good (it’s perfect). I did some research and they appear to be right. Every big inner boot has a wide last. Should I worry or just use them?
A ski boot will also warm up. So for your first one, I wouldn't tighten it too much
Did that yesterday. First day of season and couldnt even get first clip on lol after warming them up it loosed up
@@broomfieldsdual-sport yeah same no matter how tight they are it keeps getting looser and looser, annoying
Is it a problem if you have some play in the toe box when leaning forwards? I can curl my toes slightly and have some lateral movement but mid foot and heel are locked in very tight.
That isn't too bad. You shouldn't really try to scrunch your toes too much. Especially when skiing as this can cause your feet to cramp up. But if you feel locked from the forefoot back, you should still have great steering.
@@PatriotFootbeds Thank you for reply. Turns out I've been skiing in too wide lasts all this time. I ended up going to a boot fitter who got me in to a 97mm last. Feels much more secure now. Turns out I got very thin feet for being so long.
@@calleX Great to hear this. Have an awesome season!
What about tightness of upper boot buckle on leg and it’s effect on flex. I find if my top boot buckle and strap are tight I can only bend my knees very little and I lose flex. Any thoughts on this? I believe you should be able to bend your knees to point of covering toes. If power strap and top buckle are set per your video I would only get to maybe half way to my knees and that is in doors where it is warm. I have 100 flex Salomon x-pro S boots and weigh 135 pounds. Is it ok to not really use power strap or have it very loose and just put top buckle on somewhat snug but keep lower leg buckle on as per your video?
remember that when you have a long ski attached to your boot, it will provide leverage against you and bend that boot more than you would be able to do just standing without being attached to your skis. Also, as you begin to ski faster and hit unseen compressions, the front of the boot is there to save you from collapsing forward. From your description, I would experiment in between those 2 setups, tighter than you may think, but not fully cranked. A 135# skier, that is fully loading that boot in a high-speed setting would be past the max of that boot but it's a perfect sweet spot for normal humans. To dial your setup in, pay close attention during your best runs, on hills you can be aggressive with, how your boots are working on those runs.
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Why is that strap over the plastic under my dude come on now less shin bang lol.
Havent put a Tru strap on this one yet! :)
@@PatriotFootbeds Understandable xP