It is natural that our first association with the word “vehicle” is “motor vehicle”.
However, although the main vehicle of skiing, the “ski team”, is not motorized, its function is better described by the term “ski vehicle”.
“Ski Team” is a robust, robust, flexible, flexible vehicle that is suitable for use in all terrain conditions, does not break in the hardest turns, allows very hard and sudden braking, and moreover, allows us to jump from unlikely places.
Of course, the most important equipment that is indispensable when using this vehicle is “Ski Boots” or “Ski Shoes”.
SKI SHOES AND TYPES:
As with any kind of clothing, the first thing to consider when choosing “Ski Shoes” should be “Comfort”.
The more comfortable your shoes are; It is important to remember that your nerve vessels will be comfortable, along with your feet, legs, and even other body muscles.
A sore or aching foot means restriction of movement of other body parts, as well as low morale and low motivation.
After making sure that our ski shoes are comfortable, the next point to consider is, of course, the usefulness of our ski shoes and their positive effect on our performance.
Although there is a wide variety of Ski Shoes; When usability and performance are at the forefront, the best choice is the one made according to your ski level.
Flexible Ski Shoes are generally recommended for skiing beginners.
Since beginners prefer to ski more slowly on slopes with less slope, “flexible ski shoes”, known for their comfort and flexibility, make it easier to adapt to the desired performance and provide the desired comfort.
Medium Hard Ski Shoes are known for their positive and rapid effects on the maneuverability of skis in terms of their properties.
Once you have successfully overcome the beginner level, it is the choice of those who want to enjoy the pleasure of speed on slightly steeper slopes and perform with hard turns and hard braking.
Full Hard Ski Shoes These are shoes that are as sensitive as they are hard.
They are always the first choice of performance-oriented skiers who are defined as professionals and have developed ski control on all types of pistes and conditions.
Compared to other types of ski shoes, they provide precise ski control, but their comfort and convenience levels are quite low.
SKI SHOES AND TRICKS
- After putting on your shoes, try to feel your toes. See if you feel any pressure or pain. If so, they are not suitable for you. What is suitable is that the toes of your toes lightly touch the tip of your ski shoe. Not too much, not too little.
- Immediately after putting on your shoes comfortably, make sure that your feet are properly seated in the shoes by closing the strap at the top, not the clips, with your feet coming back towards the heel of the shoe.
- After your shoes fit your feet perfectly; In the ski position, squat slightly from your knees, let your toes lightly touch the inner heel of the shoes and feel the sponge pad on the inner heel. In this way, you will also test that your shoes wrap your feet properly.
- Carry your ski boots inside your car in a warm environment, not in the trunk. This way you can ensure that your feet are warm when you put on your shoes.
- When storing your shoes, make sure that the straps and clips are closed to prevent them from deforming.
- Do not store your shoes at the end of the season before they are completely dry.
- Do not use excessive heat to dry your shoes.