I guess they’re just “ankle wraps” on some sites…https://www.tognar.com/amp/boot-fitting-foam-ankle-wrap-pads-1-8-pr/Ah butterfly pads. I’ve never heard of those. Have any links?
Just looked this up...that's pretty awesome, never seen that.Check out Patriot Footbeds - they make a liner sleeve that can hold J Pads for the ankle that saved my season in too sloppy boots until I could find a deal.
I know a perfect skier, and he says if he wants to find something to work on he puts on an old pair of skis that he finds very hard to ski. Those ski bring out his worst traits.I had an interesting weekend skiing, I had some moments that felt totally awesome, in control, decent form, having a blast and doing challenging terrain (for me) etc. Then I had hours that I just couldn't make it through a run without stopping, felt like the speed was scaring me, was getting bounced around by the choppy snow and just not having that much fun.
So, how do I know if it is my skill or if maybe I need better gear?
For example, I sometimes feel like I don't have enough control of my skis, like I am working too hard to make them turn instead of letting the ski do its job. I also felt like anything chunky (and there was plenty of it at powder mountain yesterday) was just bouncing me all over the place.
Any advice on how to best tackle this? Do I rent boots and see if it helps? Rent other types of skis?