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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I skied once as a teen and hated it. Went again this past break and just the boots and skis alone felt like torture: my feet hurt so bad in them, the skis were so long my balance was off. I ended up crying and giving up. Why are boots so heavy and the skis that ridiculously awkward or is there an issue with me for finding this all so incredibly hard to manage?[/quote]

I think the ski industry has it wrong - they need to make rental fleets of those old rear entry boots or a new inexpensive and comfortable boot for beginners. I ski 30-50 days a year and I refuse to spend a day in uncomfortable boots.

The ski industry is fixated on the “performance” quality of a tight fitting boot when the average skier who skis less than a week a year doesn’t need to be slaloming down the run like Lindsay vonn. They need a comfortable, easy entry and exit, lighter weight boot that is not torture to walk or stand in. And if it’s too flexible and loose for advanced skiers, who cares.

Here’s a clip of my favorite learning how to ski documentary - bbc 80’s glory. Called “on the piste” if you want to look it up yourself.

https://youtu.be/i97boGmsrPQ?si=TN4Q0tDaEepxmGMr

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You are wise.  It all begins with foot comfort. I love my low-end, roomy Nordicas.  Exactly the opposite of what a fit consultant would advise and pretty close to rental boot grade.  I try to stay in control with only moderate speed, so I don't need precision.[/quote]

PP. Yup, i ski the same way. And I got my boots from a used ski shop after trying about 20 pairs of used boots there. Someone had feet exactly like mine and they were broken in perfectly for me. They are too soft and loose for hard charging, but that’s not how I ski, so they are perfect for me. I’ve spent so many ski days with people who are in pain from their high end custom fitted boots.  [/quote]

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