I have said in other threads that the buckles are more about closing the boot than fitting the boot so I understand what you mean.Awww c'mon dude. Are you trying to kill me? I am just a short fat old guy who have trouble bending over to get to the buckles. Laces would kill me in no time flat. Maybe when they come out with a blue tooth version of the boa thing.
But like Phil said, don't try this at home.
Honestly, if the boot realllllllly fits. the buckles are superfluous for a grocery run down the hill. Even through bumps. If I am on a pair of GS skis going 10/10 then yeah, I'll buckle them.
Knowing what bluetooth is vs actually knowing how to use it are two completely different thingsI am just a short fat old guy who have trouble bending over to get to the buckles. Laces would kill me in no time flat. Maybe when they come out with a blue tooth version of the boa thing.
^^^100%^^^Honestly, if the boot realllllllly fits. the buckles are superfluous for a grocery run down the hill. Even through bumps. If I am on a pair of GS skis going 10/10 then yeah, I'll buckle them.
Possibly, I ski mostly ungroomed and bumps where a looser cuff gives more range of movement. I have upper cuff and strap tight on the groomed. I know others who adjust likewise depending upon what terrain and conditions they are skiing.I would think that if youre leaving the top loose, youre probably in a boot that's actually too stiff
putting the left one on first if that counts
Knowing what bluetooth is vs actually knowing how to use it are two completely different things![]()
Do you remember the old Archie and Meathead routine about putting on two socks and then two shoes? Vs. sock, shoe, sock shoe?Funny thing is that most right-handed people put on their left shoe/boot first, while vastly superior left-handed people start with the right.
Citation: I read that somewhere long ago.
Subtract one from that data.Funny thing is that most right-handed people put on their left shoe/boot first, while vastly superior left-handed people start with the right.
Citation: I read that somewhere long ago.
Do you remember the old Archie and Meathead routine about putting on two socks and then two shoes? Vs. sock, shoe, sock shoe?
Subtract one from that data.
I’m curious about how people buckle their boots. More specifically, how much pressure do you apply to each buckle? I like the toe buckle very loose. If fact, I don’t really use it. I like the next buckle up to be very tight. It helps me transfer foot/ankle pressure. The third buckle up is the second tightest; to keep my heel locked in. The fourth buckle and booster strap are relatively loose unless I’m skiing hard snow. I obviously realize that everyone’s feet (and boots) are different but I’m wondering if there’s a general consensus on buckle pressure preferences?