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A snowHead
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A snowHead
So a ski season is beckoning (if all goes to plan and I'm able to find a job - easier said than done!) and now my attention is turning to what I can ask for as an early Christmas present to see me on my way.
I know the sensible money is in boots and I've been around Snowheads long enough to know that CEM is a boot-fitting God and Solutions 4 Feet is the go-to place. What I don't know, however, is what I should be looking at.
I have only skied for two/three days before and so I don't have a discernible style, nor am I experienced enough to know where my boots are doing me wrong. I'm assuming I'm best placed going for boots recommended by CEM along with linings custom-fitted by him? Is it possible to get absolute beginner boots and liners without a preference as to the host skier's style?
Many thanks for any input.
Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
If you had asked, and
was around, 20 years ago then the answer would be pretty clear: as a beginner (who hopefully will grow into your boots over some 18 weeks of skiing) you need something soft and forgiving. As you progress you would need stiffer and stiffer boots.
Over the last few years it's been recognized that you don't need uber stiff boots to drive even the biggest skis. There are plenty of skiers out there that still love very stiff boots, but in general they have either old school technique, ego issues or ski in fridges at the weekend
Just follow CEMs advice. And then try not to think about it too much, don't let your equipment get in the way of your progress. Fit is so essential, just be happy you're in well fitted boots and not whether they are "marketed" at novices / intermediates / experts or park / piste / freeride...
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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they have either old school technique, ego issues or ski in fridges at the weekend
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Poster: A snowHead
was around, 20 years ago then the answer would be pretty clear: as a beginner (who hopefully will grow into your boots over some 18 weeks of skiing) you need something soft and forgiving. As you progress you would need stiffer and stiffer boots.
