| General |
Select a model appropriate to your level, or at most the level you hope
to be in two years.
If you are an intermediate, there is little point
wasting time and money on a racing model. Why use a Formula One to do
the weekly shopping?
For beginners a light, comfortable boot is best. It should have a fairly soft shin and flex, and should not be too sharply raked forwards.
For experts, a stiffer boot is required, with sufficient adjustments to optimise fit and control.
If you are a decent skier, don't let the salesperson scare you into a comfortable, low-performance boot.
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| Front-entry |
Rear-entry |
Mid-entry
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| Getting into your boots |
Rear- and mid-entry boots allow you to stand with a straight (ish) leg when not skiing.
Front-entry boots purport to offer greater precision during skiing.
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| Upright position |
Medium lean |
Extreme forward lean
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| Positions |
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Upright position Comfortable for those not used to ski boots. Good for beginners and standing around.
Medium lean Ideal position for most types of skiers and skiing.
Extreme forward lean Good for extremely aggressive skiers, but hard on the shins
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