Various Ski Boot Fitting Terms You May Hear – SkiexchangePosted by Liz Seyi on May 27th, 2024 “What did you say?”: things you can expect to hear in a ski boot fitting session If you are excited about the prospect of taking up skiing, or even perhaps returning to the slopes after an extended period of time away, we can hardly blame you. Skiing can be an immensely invigorating and rewarding physical exercise, as well as – of course – simply a lot of fun. However, it is essential that you source the right clobber for your skiing pursuit — and that gear will need to include comfortably fitting ski boots. When it comes to ski boots, you might imagine the process would be as straightforward as buying a pair in your standard shoe size and calling it a day. However, we strongly advise that you instead book a ski boot fitting appointment – and the great news is that you can attend one right here at Ski Exchange in the UK area of Dry Drayton, just outside Cambridge. With this service, we can essentially mould ski boots to your feet. That way, the footwear will feel neither too tight nor too loose — and once you are on the slopes, your boots won’t needlessly compromise your skiing performance or increase your risk of injury. A beginner-friendly glossary on ski boot fitting words and phrases Right now, your priority should be planning for the ski boot fitting. At this preparatory stage, it can pay off handsomely if you educate yourself on a number of terms that are bound to spring up as you converse with the fitter. Listen out for the following jargon…
If the ski boot fitting service that you are preparing for will be your first experience of such a service, just let the fitter know — as you certainly will be able to if the service is provided by Ski Exchange in the UK shop we run near Cambridge. You can easily use our website to book an appointment with us. Like it? Share it!More by this author |