MontanaMom
Certified Ski Diva
So I thought I was a 23.5, I've even skied in a 24 that the rental place stuck me in! But after reading a different forum about how boots should fit the first day, and going to try on 5-6 different 23.5s I think I've discovered I'm really a 22.5-23.
So history: I bought used boots. I think they're getting packed out, the ankle pocket isn't tight enough at all. I can lift my foot 3/4-1" before my ski moves. I tighten them down as tight as they'll go but there is still room. Here and there the rear of my ski will fish tail and there's just slop In my boot around the ankle. Three days of blue/black runs and my knees HURT. So, I'm on a mission.for new boots.
Local (within 2 hours) stores don't have any 22.5s except 1.
They have 1 Head Adjust Edge 80 W in a 22.
The other is a Head Raptor 90 jr race boot in a 22.5.
Anyone have experience with either boot? Anyone have tips or suggestions?
Can I just wear thicker socks and go in a 23.5? My current boots feel snug initially but I was wearing a wool blend sock that was pretty big and they've said I shouldn't.do that with new boots.
I haven't tried these on yet, I'm headed there now. Just wanting advice before I get to the shop. It might take me a while to find the right boot. I can order online and have the local shop do the fitting work, but who gets a good fit on the first boot?
I loved the k2 mind bender but it was way too roomy everywhere but the heel. It felt great in the heel.
How do I know how much of my ski progress is equipment and how much is technique? I seemed to have done better on harder black runs a year ago then I did on easier blacks this year. I'm wanting to believe I've out skied my gear but maybe that's wishful thinking. I'm not horrible, sometimes I'm working to get out of the back seat, I still use my body to turn, sometimes I really like to ski like I'm surfing. Im still not good at bumps.
So history: I bought used boots. I think they're getting packed out, the ankle pocket isn't tight enough at all. I can lift my foot 3/4-1" before my ski moves. I tighten them down as tight as they'll go but there is still room. Here and there the rear of my ski will fish tail and there's just slop In my boot around the ankle. Three days of blue/black runs and my knees HURT. So, I'm on a mission.for new boots.
Local (within 2 hours) stores don't have any 22.5s except 1.
They have 1 Head Adjust Edge 80 W in a 22.
The other is a Head Raptor 90 jr race boot in a 22.5.
Anyone have experience with either boot? Anyone have tips or suggestions?
Can I just wear thicker socks and go in a 23.5? My current boots feel snug initially but I was wearing a wool blend sock that was pretty big and they've said I shouldn't.do that with new boots.
I haven't tried these on yet, I'm headed there now. Just wanting advice before I get to the shop. It might take me a while to find the right boot. I can order online and have the local shop do the fitting work, but who gets a good fit on the first boot?
I loved the k2 mind bender but it was way too roomy everywhere but the heel. It felt great in the heel.
How do I know how much of my ski progress is equipment and how much is technique? I seemed to have done better on harder black runs a year ago then I did on easier blacks this year. I'm wanting to believe I've out skied my gear but maybe that's wishful thinking. I'm not horrible, sometimes I'm working to get out of the back seat, I still use my body to turn, sometimes I really like to ski like I'm surfing. Im still not good at bumps.