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I sat down with Jake “Fasa” Nelson from the Moment Factory Store to clear up some of the most common bootfitting myths and misconceptions, including the idea that ski boots have to be cold and uncomfortable; why adding forward lean to a boot might not help someone get more forward over their skis; why *everyone* (not just experts) will benefit from a well-fit ski boot and custom insoles; how picking the “right” boot can’t fix all your problems, and more.
We also discuss why these myths are so prevalent in the first place; provide tips on how to shop for a ski boot this season; realistic expectations you should have for a ski boot, and much more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Where do these misconceptions come from? (3:10)
Myth 1 – Boots = Uncomfortable (6:16)
Myth 2 – Boots = Cold (10:04)
Myth 3 – Body Position & Forward Lean (15:44)
Myth 4 – Boot Stiffness Debunked (28:31)
Myth 5 – Skier Type (34:49)
Myth 6 – Custom Insoles (41:23)
Expectations vs. Reality (59:32)
The Boot, Binding, & Ski equation (1:07:50)
How to Shop for Boots (1:16:21)
Crashes & Close Calls (1:24:27)
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Ep.221: A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 4: Big-Mountain Freeride Bootfitting with Fasa
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This was great until it wasn’t for me. The program quit in mid-sentence. I was really enjoying this. I hope I can catch up. Keep this up, it’s important if you want to ski well.
Peter Schmitz
Sutton PQ (Canada)
Awesome podcast. Quick question – There was talk of proper way to put on a boot and correct way to buckle the boot. What are those steps? What’s the “right” way?
Ted
This was an awesome episode. What was the board that was recommended for pre season? I thought I heard Mobo board – is that right?
I also heard Mobo.
Great podcast, I was hoping you could help answer the question “when do I need new boots?”. My Lange RX 100’s, seem to soften up during the day and over the duration of ski trip. I counter this by tightening the buckles, which cuts of circulation. Would a new liner like “Intuition” help, or do I need new boots? Could the problem be that these boots aren’t stiff enough?
I’d appreciate any thoughts.