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161: The Ski Boot Special (How to choose ski boots, custom insoles, boot fitting)

161: The Ski Boot Special (How to choose ski boots, custom insoles, boot fitting)

Published 3 years, 2 months ago
Description
A Ski Boot Special: we look at types of ski boot; how to choose a ski boot; whether you should have them fitted or moulded; plus some of the gadgets that work with them.
 
Iain was joined by the ski boot experts Colin Martin from Solutions4Feet and regular equipment expert Al Morgan from SkiKitInfo.com.

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SHOW NOTES

  • Colin skied at Kuhtai on the SIGB Ski Test 
  • Listen to Al talking about the Ski Test in Episode 91
  •  TSP is sponsored by Les 3 Vallées - the largest ski area in the world
  •  Val Thorens is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter
  • You can now book holidays to Les 3 Vallées directly via their their website
  •  World Cup races in Solden and Zermatt were cancelled
  •  Mia Brookes took 9th and Kirsty Muir 7th in the Big Air in Chur
  •  Listen to our interview with Mia Brookes in Episode 158
  • Robin Shah reported on his first turns in Verbier, which as he predicted opened last weekend
  • Dave Burrows from Snow Pros Ski School reported from Glacier 3000
  •  The Warren Miller film tour ‘Daymaker’ starts later this month
  •  Iain is hosting the Brighton screening on Friday 02 December
  • Love this quote: “Like a wand in Harry Potter, the ski boot chooses your foot”
  • Touring boots cost more because a patent has to be paid to Dynastar every time
  • Iain had his custom insoles created for him at Profeet
  •  Go for thin ski socks, recommended brands include Falke, Teko and Smartwool
  •  Don’t buy your ski boots on the basis of colour: “They’re tools not jewels”
  •  Iain spoke to Professor Henrik Bjursten about his new VPECS innovation
  • The Carv device fits into your ski boot and gives feedback on your ski technique, visually via the app or in audio via Bluetooth
  • Ted Ligety is their new ambassador (and can give you ski advice!)

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