Ramp angle

Inside the bottom of every ski boot is a "boot board". It sits underneath the liner, and often can be easily removed when the liner is out of the boot. The boot board supports the foot inside the boot, and has a slope built into its length. The back part, where your heel sits, is higher than the front part, where the ball of the foot and toes sit. The angle created by this difference in height is called ramp angle. The ramp angle can vary from one boot model to another, and from one manufacturer to another. Most boots have a fixed, non-adjustable ramp angle. However, our on-snow assessments have shown that ramp angle (combined with forward lean) has a strong influence on your fore/aft balance, both the "position" you stand in and your range of balance. Therefore, an adjustable ramp angle is beneficial in optimizing your balance.

If your boots have adjustable ramp and/or forward lean settings, see our chart to help you choose the right settings. The chart guides you to the proper settings for the adjustments based on body proportions. It is easy to use and understand, and it provides an initial setting for all skiers. Fine-tuning can be done after skiing in the boots.