Boots
It's important to have boots that fit snugly and are fairly stiff laterally
(side-to-side) so that when you move your leg to edge the ski, the boot will
transmit this message directly and precisely to the ski.
It's wise to have a trained boot fitter or a podiatrist or certified
podiatrist to advise and assist you in your boot selection. They can provide
footbeds orthotics to correct for pronation, supination, or other foot and leg
misalignments. Attaining proper leg alignment allows you to edge the ski more
effectively throughout the turn.
Canting is no longer just a buzz word--it has become almost essential for
advanced skiers to get their alignment check for the need to be canted. Do it,
it's well worth it.
Skis
As you ski hills that are steeper or your speed increases, you'll find that the
forces acting upon the skis are stronger. A ski that is torsionally stiffer will
hold an edge better in a turn, especially on hard snow.
The flex pattern and the degree of sidecut in a ski is largely a matter of
preference. Ask a local pro or read the ski magazines to get some insights about
how a particular ski responds, but that's no substitute for demoing a ski before
you buy.
- Super-sidecut skis are great for all levels of skiers--give them a try!
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
