Just to think I used to race in boots used by my fellow ski team members. Their throw aways were my cheap, painful, ski boots. Skiing lost its fun. 4.25 decades ago. I still embrace the snow, gravity, unfortunately the speed, challenge, adrenaline rush. For all my stupid gymnastic, basketball injuries-when I ski- my knees receive a wonderful exhilarating exertion. I'm tired but ultimately physically in a better place. Thx for specifying key points; I hope to ski again with my 29 year old daughter. She always enjoys competition, and I know the importance of having a meaningful loss.
It worth also mentioning that binding delta also contributes to fore-aft ballance. I have one pair of skis with zero (or may be negative) delta that I cannot ski unless I increase cuff angle to the maximum, and still don't like it and nearly fall back in transition in comparison to other my skis. Interesting to hear you don't use footbed.
Hi Paul, thanks for all the fantastic videos- I was blown away upon subscribing to your channel! I'm 191 tall and dialing in both canting and fore aft is always a huge challenge. I recently bought a pair of minuscule
Hello Paul. How do you understand that your ankles opened enough? When I stand in ski boots I feel like i want to unflex them a little bit. Unfortunately I don't have space for heel lift to try, so I dont want to grind bootboard before complete understanding, because it's permanent. Thank you!
How did you come to realize that you prefer an open ankle within your boot? It seems common among coaches to cue their athletes to actively attempt to close their ankles as a way to create tension within the joint and foot. Obviously this is just personal anecdote, but I’ve found that a heel lift gives me a lot of range of motion, but that the resultant open ankle makes it very difficult for me to balance in the fore aft plane, particularly in bumps and off piste. Thanks!
The heel lift places his ankle in a more open position allowing a greater range of motion while still keeping his tibia at the same angle. He's still keeping tension in his ankle to maintain balance.
@@paullorenz6389 Ask him please to take also all equipment with him... And of course great video Paul. Thx for these little but so important things. All the best!!!
Hi Paul, nice video. Thanks a lot. I have a question regarding fitting. Do you use your boots without any additional working on? Like grinding, punching, stretching etc.
Yes I’m very lucky, I rarely need to do any work to change the shape of the boot. I have a narrow foot which fits a lot of boots easily. When I size down I have to grind the toe box. But there is no need to size down for me so it all works ok.
@@paullorenz6389 Thank you for this response. I have narrow feet also. I bought a little bit wider boots exactly Lange WC ZJ+ (92+ mm) compare to your pure race boots. Plus(+) means, it is a little bit redesigned 92mm race shell to get more comfort in the toe part. I did some grinding, but not too much. I was advised to keep the right mondo point (not to downsize) and it resulted in I have half inch room between heel and shell. The question is, what is your gap between heel and shell if you use the shell sizing method? ... maybe I forgot to mention I am not a racer I only try to get the best for my hobby.
Just to think I used to race in boots used by my fellow ski team members. Their throw aways were my cheap, painful, ski boots. Skiing lost its fun. 4.25 decades ago. I still embrace the snow, gravity, unfortunately the speed, challenge, adrenaline rush. For all my stupid gymnastic, basketball injuries-when I ski- my knees receive a wonderful exhilarating exertion. I'm tired but ultimately physically in a better place. Thx for specifying key points; I hope to ski again with my 29 year old daughter. She always enjoys competition, and I know the importance of having a meaningful loss.
Skiers must understand that Boots and personal fitting comes first. Then there are skis. Really well done.
Great vid and review for us. To bad it’s along flight from Idaho to ur shop. Bad ass videos you put out.
Like over on reillys channel I come to learn from the "experts" in the comments section. And goooo....
It worth also mentioning that binding delta also contributes to fore-aft ballance. I have one pair of skis with zero (or may be negative) delta that I cannot ski unless I increase cuff angle to the maximum, and still don't like it and nearly fall back in transition in comparison to other my skis. Interesting to hear you don't use footbed.
Sam is excellent. Great boot fitter, great service. Made a huge difference to my skiing, highly recommend. 👍👍👍
Damn this whole thing is harder than skiing itself
Hi Paul, thanks for all the fantastic videos- I was blown away upon subscribing to your channel! I'm 191 tall and dialing in both canting and fore aft is always a huge challenge. I recently bought a pair of minuscule
Thanks Frederic
One never stops learning!
Hello Paul. How do you understand that your ankles opened enough?
When I stand in ski boots I feel like i want to unflex them a little bit. Unfortunately I don't have space for heel lift to try, so I dont want to grind bootboard before complete understanding, because it's permanent.
Thank you!
I love ur cap 🤩🤩 tell me plssss where I can get one :))🔥🔥
Thanks 😊 you can get a Projected hat at www.projectedproductions.com
Spoilers in the calf are 10mm!!Great job
How did you come to realize that you prefer an open ankle within your boot? It seems common among coaches to cue their athletes to actively attempt to close their ankles as a way to create tension within the joint and foot. Obviously this is just personal anecdote, but I’ve found that a heel lift gives me a lot of range of motion, but that the resultant open ankle makes it very difficult for me to balance in the fore aft plane, particularly in bumps and off piste.
Thanks!
The heel lift places his ankle in a more open position allowing a greater range of motion while still keeping his tibia at the same angle.
He's still keeping tension in his ankle to maintain balance.
Nice Pauly 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks Harry
Can you send me your boot fitter to Europe?
Haha I’ll ask him
@@paullorenz6389 Ask him please to take also all equipment with him... And of course great video Paul. Thx for these little but so important things. All the best!!!
Hi Paul, nice video. Thanks a lot. I have a question regarding fitting. Do you use your boots without any additional working on? Like grinding, punching, stretching etc.
Yes I’m very lucky, I rarely need to do any work to change the shape of the boot. I have a narrow foot which fits a lot of boots easily. When I size down I have to grind the toe box. But there is no need to size down for me so it all works ok.
@@paullorenz6389 Thank you for this response. I have narrow feet also. I bought a little bit wider boots exactly Lange WC ZJ+ (92+ mm) compare to your pure race boots. Plus(+) means, it is a little bit redesigned 92mm race shell to get more comfort in the toe part. I did some grinding, but not too much. I was advised to keep the right mondo point (not to downsize) and it resulted in I have half inch room between heel and shell. The question is, what is your gap between heel and shell if you use the shell sizing method? ... maybe I forgot to mention I am not a racer I only try to get the best for my hobby.
Dal Bello best boots!!
Can you provide the contact details of your boot fitter?
Yes, his name is Sam Watling and he is the owner of Gravity in Jindabyne, Australia. gravityjindabyne.com Tell him I sent you 😊
Thanks very much!
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