Mary Brosnan
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I don't really know much about booster straps. What do they do and how do you know if you need them? I've read they make the boots stiffer???
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Not to hijack the thread but I don't really know much about booster straps. What do they do and how do you know if you need them? I've read they make the boots stiffer???
I don't really know much about booster straps. What happened in Dec was that my Alta instructor strongly recommended that my ski buddy get some. He's an older advanced skier who learned as an adult. It was the next to last day of the trip, so he didn't get too much chance to tell what the advantages were. His boots are relatively new.Not to hijack the thread but I don't really know much about booster straps. What do they do and how do you know if you need them? I've read they make the boots stiffer???
That matches what the Alta instructor said. My ski buddy got the Intermediate version.my understanding is that they can make the flex more progressive overall. Since the Booster Strap is more elastic it flexes through with you versus a Power Strap that you can flex into and have it be more of a wall.
What do they do and how do you know if you need them? I've read they make the boots stiffer???
If anyone has any data/information on it changing the flex in a more progressive way I would love to read it.
So do you feel like it changes anything about how easy or difficult it is to flex your boot, or that it really just affects the fit of the boot in your case to get that constant contact?
They did have zebra stripes. My new ones are argyle.
Okay, now I am going to have to try Booster Straps, but I want Zebra!
Ooooh, yippee! Thank you for finding the zebra type print and in the strength I wanted. I also love that it is a small privately owned shop in NH too. I am going to give these babies a tryBy zebra you mean these? https://www.artechski.com/booster-straps-intermediate-2-bands/
I rather like the neon ones but am only seeing those on European sites.
https://norda-sport.at/BOOSTER-MEDIUM-NEON-BLUE/en
By zebra you mean these? https://www.artechski.com/booster-straps-intermediate-2-bands/
I saw that print in the shop - love it! When I was talking to a shop gal I trust, she indicated the Expert model is what most of the racers around here use. I am right above the line dividing Intermediate and Expert when I take both weight and skill into account, but I went with weight as well.I am going to give these a try too. Got the Kids' version based on weight rather than skill level. They are more of a snow leopard print.
I am right above the line dividing Intermediate and Expert when I take both weight and skill into account, but I went with weight as well.
Drat. Oh, well, I already ordered the intermediate and BONUS they are zebra, lol. I am right on the line and since I am a finesse rather than a power skier I expect I will be fine. If they end-up not being enough, we will just add it to the pile of lessons learned.For what it’s worth, I was recommended to round up if you’re in between sizes. I believe the intermediate is 2 elastics, expert is 3...you can always cut an elastic out if it’s too much, but you need to buy a new strap if it’s not enough.