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The most important piece of equipment

Proper fit is one that gives the foot a hug but does not cause hot spots or pressure points
The entire bottom of the foot should be in contact with the liner
The toes should not be jammed, but should be able to wiggle a little
When you turn your legs to make a move to tip the skis on edge they should respond immediately
You can flex when you need and have support when required

Buckles
• Most have coarse and fine tuning adjustments
• Adjusting buckles can help in responding to different temperatures or swollen feet
• Making the boot more snug can help with responsiveness

Custom Footbeds
• Offer support for the entire foot, take up extra volume, and hold the foot in a neutral position for better side-to-side weight distribution

Cuff Adjustments
• Change the lateral alignment of the cuffs, allowing the cuff to match the angle of the leg (bow-legged, knock-kneed)
• The variations can effect edge forces and the ability of skis to run flat
• The more they are aligned > the more neutral stance > the more responsive they are

Flex Adjustments
• Allow you to change amount of stiffness by making the boot softer
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