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boots we use
05-06 boot info coming soon!
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Harald ~ Rich ~ Diana ~ boot muffs
| Head Worldcup Ti N97 | ||
| I learned long ago not everyone likes to ski on boots that I do. I like to ski boots that are extremely narrow, stiff and upright. OK, you think I'm crazy. Even Bill Irwin, an original Elan Carving Guru, who stands six foot six and weighs in at a lean two hundred and twenty pounds, says he can't bend the boots I ski in. I weigh 150 and am 5'10". My Head Ti N97 race boots do it right. My philosophy is, stiff boots hold me where I want to stand. If boot geometry is right and you like what it does you are lucky. Not many boots in the shops today can claim to provide ideal geometry. Most rely on the flex of the boot to bring you to where you want to stand. Which means of course you are always pushing on the boot to get in balance. I ski boots that allow me to stand naturally without having to re-adjust my stance by constantly flexing. I don't feel right or need the really aggressive forward lean boots either, as they wear out my quads in one ten-minute lift line. I like to save my legs for the steeps. Remember by the time you add 7 mm under your heel from the binding you are on your toes when you ski in most production boots. How do you know if you are buying a boot with too much forward lean or ramp? If you can't back off the tongue when standing in the store or you can't stand without squatting or lowering your hips, the boot has too much forward lean. For most skiers I recommend the Head FR 10.5 as it has the same basic stance and geometry as the WorldCup boots, but in a moderate width and flex. The FR (free ride) has a smooth even flex that won't interfere with your edging power. It will give in forward to only the biggest heaviest skiers on steep, icy slopes and only if you really pound on them. Everyone else should be perfectly served by this combination of stance and flex. | ||
| Head Worldcup TR | ||
| (Rich's text coming soon) | ||
| Head Worldcup Ti N97 Foam | ||
| I'm with Harald here. I've never skied well in a soft boot, and I find that I have to work too hard to keep my fore/aft balance in a soft boot. The Head Worldcup Ti N97 gives me the support I need. I'm balanced over my feet, and can talk to my tips or tails as needed. I have a floppy, low-volume foot, so the narrow last, lateral stiffness, and foam liner give my feet the help they need when I'm slicing on hard snow. | ||
Okay, we admit it - sometimes we get cold toes. Since we only need help with warmth occasionally, these boot muffs are the best solution. Easy to put on, lightweight, sleek and unobtrusive while skiing, these boot covers slip over the toe and fasten behind the heel with Velcro. Plus, they are reasonably priced!
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