boots Archives - SnowBrains

Top 9 Tips for Buying and Selling Gear at the Ski Swap

Fall is here, and that means one thing, it’s ski swap season! Time to grab some new gear for cheap or turn last year’s setup into a stack of cash. Here are our expert tips on how to work the ski swap like a pro. BUYING 1. Get there early. All the best deals will be gone in the first hour or […]

Mike Lavery | September 18, 2024

0 Comments

Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots

Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […]

Brains

Brent Thomas | June 22, 2024

3 Comments

First Ski Boot With BOA® Lace Technology Has Been Released

K2 has developed and released a ski boot that utilizes the innovative BOA® lace technology, the first of its kind. The new model has been dubbed the “K2 Recon 120 BOA®“, and is currently available in sizes 25.5, 26.5, and 27.5 for the price of $699.95. All other sizes are currently sold out due to the immense popularity of this technology, […]

Gear Review

Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023

7 Comments

You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too?

Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […]

Backcountry

Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022

6 Comments

Orthopedic Surgeon Outlines the Science Behind Shin Bang | Causes, Treatment, Prevention

Too benign to seek professional treatment for, and too painful not to complain about—everybody hates shin bang. You know, shin bang—that horrid, painful sensation on your shinbone that you get from your boot after skiing hard? Yes, you do. Although die-hard ski racers in 1 million flex alpine race boots that they can barely walk in might tell you otherwise, […]

Brains

Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2022

3 Comments

The Wrap Strap by Intuition Liners: Why Everyone Needs Them This Winter

The wrap strap by Intuition Liners Inc. is the addition that every skier and rider needs to perform like a pro this winter. While most ski boots have a stock cuff strap, they tend to not do an adequate job when it comes to synching down the top of a boot for proper shin-cuff contact. The wrap strap is now here so […]

Gear Review

Alex Camerino | December 22, 2021

2 Comments

Going Farther in the Backcountry with Intuition Liners

Brought to you by Intuition Liners For backcountry skiing, comfortable boots are the key to longer tours and more aggressive descents. With the right boot and liner, you can take your backcountry stamina to the next level without cold, painful feet. Replacing the stock liners in your favorite boots can bring them to life and increase your performance, both uphill […]

SCOTT Sports: Your One-Stop-Shop for Everything Backcountry

Brought to you by SCOTT Sports COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life, and skiing is no exception. Resorts have limited capacity, often shutting out hundreds of skiers at a time. As a result, there has been an explosion in backcountry skiing in all parts of the USA and even the world. As many skiers diversify their skiing into the […]