Is it possible for you to share more info about the type of foam used in the process? I heard different brands use softer/harder foam but what foam is it in the first place? The closest bootfitter to me is about 5000 km and $5000 away and I'm not on a pro race team/no sponsors so I can't get my boots professionally fitted like local racers. I've been fitting my own boots for a while but I feel like I really need a foam liner for my very skinny heel and achilles, so I'm trying to gather as much info as possible.
Yes, buckle the cuffs first top buckle then flex three times to get the heel back into the heel pocket, exactly how I do it and it works. Dives me crazy when I see so many UA-cam boot salesmen/boot fitters telling people to buckle the cuffs second buckle and flex to put the heel back into the heel pocket, that method never works for me.
I have my doubts. As someone who has skied for 50+ years and been through it all, starting with the original Zips in late 70's Nordicas, foam injected boot's in the 80's, Zipfits in the 90's and then Intuition liners for the last 30 years; I would never give up my Intuitions they've been the best combo of performance fit and warmth.
Why these liners over a zipfit? Just curious. I own a zipfit, and it was a game changer, but I’m looking to step up in performance. Based on watching your videos I’ve gathered you really know what’s up. I’m currently in a Lange RX 130, which is great for powder days and off piste, but I want to move up a level for carving
Oh we are huge ZipFit fans! A foamed liner is just another tool in the shed. Intuition, ZipFit, Sidas Thermal, Sidas Foam, Pulse Foam, (or even a new stock liner), each have their place depending on the skier and what we're trying to fix.
At $375(Atomic web site) they're $100-200+ less than Zipfit, and $50 more than Intuition. I have concerns about how warm they would be, specially compared to Intuition. Having skied for 50 years and been through it all, starting with the original Zips in late 70's Nordicas, foam injected boot's in the 80's, Zipfits in the 90's and then Intuition liners; I would never give up my Intuitions they've been the best combo of performance fit and warmth. Been using Intuition for 30+ years. Racers and pseudo-racers may disagree but they're on a different planet.
Is it possible for you to share more info about the type of foam used in the process? I heard different brands use softer/harder foam but what foam is it in the first place? The closest bootfitter to me is about 5000 km and $5000 away and I'm not on a pro race team/no sponsors so I can't get my boots professionally fitted like local racers. I've been fitting my own boots for a while but I feel like I really need a foam liner for my very skinny heel and achilles, so I'm trying to gather as much info as possible.
Man I wish your shop was closer 🙂
Yes, buckle the cuffs first top buckle then flex three times to get the heel back into the heel pocket, exactly how I do it and it works. Dives me crazy when I see so many UA-cam boot salesmen/boot fitters telling people to buckle the cuffs second buckle and flex to put the heel back into the heel pocket, that method never works for me.
Is Greg a racer?
Performance vs warmth n comfort- do these liners bridge that gap?
I have my doubts. As someone who has skied for 50+ years and been through it all, starting with the original Zips in late 70's Nordicas, foam injected boot's in the 80's, Zipfits in the 90's and then Intuition liners for the last 30 years; I would never give up my Intuitions they've been the best combo of performance fit and warmth.
Why these liners over a zipfit? Just curious. I own a zipfit, and it was a game changer, but I’m looking to step up in performance. Based on watching your videos I’ve gathered you really know what’s up. I’m currently in a Lange RX 130, which is great for powder days and off piste, but I want to move up a level for carving
Oh we are huge ZipFit fans! A foamed liner is just another tool in the shed. Intuition, ZipFit, Sidas Thermal, Sidas Foam, Pulse Foam, (or even a new stock liner), each have their place depending on the skier and what we're trying to fix.
At $375(Atomic web site) they're $100-200+ less than Zipfit, and $50 more than Intuition. I have concerns about how warm they would be, specially compared to Intuition. Having skied for 50 years and been through it all, starting with the original Zips in late 70's Nordicas, foam injected boot's in the 80's, Zipfits in the 90's and then Intuition liners; I would never give up my Intuitions they've been the best combo of performance fit and warmth. Been using Intuition for 30+ years. Racers and pseudo-racers may disagree but they're on a different planet.