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The Top 9 Most Annoying Things About Skiing and Snowboarding According to Our Readers

We all love skiing and riding. The mountains. Nature. But that still doesn’t stop us from getting annoyed from time to time. We’re mortal. So we asked our readers what they felt the most annoying things about skiing/snowboarding were, and the answers they gave us were pretty hilarious. Here are the top nine reader-submitted answers as to what bugs people […]

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SnowBrains | June 3, 2022
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D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 2: Dialing In The Perfect Fit

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In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to choose a pair of ski boots. Now that you’ve skied in them for a few days, you may be noticing they don’t feel as good as they did on day 1. Maybe your toes are crushed, your heel is coming up, or they are just starting to feel a little […]

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Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022
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D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 1: Choosing The Right Ski Boots

The fit of your ski boots is hands down the most important equipment decision that you’ll spend time and money on. When your boots are dialed, it can be an incredible feeling that will take your skiing to the next level. I am not a professional boot fitter, but I am an engineer and a guy who disappears into the […]

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Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022
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You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too?

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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 […]

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Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022
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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, […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2022
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How To Choose The Best Ski Boot For You

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Have you been considering buying ski boots, but once you start doing deeper research, words like “flex” and “last” keep showing up way too often? Or the distinction between all-mountain and on-piste becomes too blurred to tell a difference? The ski boot purchasing decision can be a daunting mission, and seeking help is nothing to shy away from.  The first […]

Haleigh Hafner | January 19, 2022
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Do Your Feet Hurt After Skiing? ZipFit Boot Liners Are One Man’s Life Mission To Fix That

Sven Coomer, inventor of first plastic ski boot

Brought to you by ZipFit Anyone who has skied for even a day in their life knows that ski boots, as a general rule, are often not very comfortable. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Sven Coomer created ZipFit Ski Boot Liners on the philosophy of working with your feet instead of against them, and they’re revolutionizing how […]

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Lucy Ferneyhough | October 12, 2021
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VIDEO: How to Professional Bootfit Ski Boots Yourself

SnowBrains | March 19, 2021
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