Footloosesports » Corty’s Corner http://footloosesports.com/blog Stay In Real-Time With Us! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:07:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Tecnica Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/tecnica-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/tecnica-boot-review/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:18:54 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/tecnica-boot-review/ For the ‘08-’09 ski season Tecnica unleashes the Dragon series. Successor to the Diablo, the Tecnica Dragon carries forward a tradition started with the Tecnus Comp. The Dragon is distinctly different from the Diablo-visually and functionally-yet on snow the overall character has the familiarity of preceding generations. Along with a new look accentuating the 3D molding technology-the Dragon significantly differs from the Diablo….

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/tecnica-boot-review/feed/ 2 Salomon Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/salomon-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/salomon-boot-review/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:15:22 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/salomon-boot-review/ The big buzz for Salomon is a customizable shell available in the Falcon. Any shell can be customized but the Falcon CS Pro incorporates Kaprolene, a patented thermally responsive plastic in both sides of the forefoot that uses lower temperatures than normal to heat the shell plastic…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/salomon-boot-review/feed/ 0 Rossignol Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/rossignol-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/rossignol-boot-review/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:05:39 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/rossignol-boot-review/ New for ’08-’09, Rossi’s Sensor 3 system has a unique application for multiple density plastics in some of their shells and has made some notable liner modifications. There may seem to be no news here but the application and placement of the materials significantly affects the feel and efficiency of boots that feature Sensor 3 technology…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/rossignol-boot-review/feed/ 0 Nordica Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/nordica-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/nordica-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:57:35 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/nordica-boot-review/ Nordica has become a juggernaut. They get stronger and better-stronger products, better range of fits. Their lineup encompasses a wide range of skier and foot types and their boots hit the target every time. Nordica entered the abducted boot fray with the super high end Aggressor series…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/nordica-boot-review/feed/ 1 Lange Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/lange-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/lange-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:49:18 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/lange-boot-review/ “Crazy Blue” is gone; for the 2008-2009 ski season Lange returns to a more customary Lange deep blue tinted transparent shell plastic. Aside from cosmetics the high end shells have been redesigned and the liners improved. Lange has not entirely succumbed to the abducted shell movement-what they have done is move the foot-part of the shell laterally or outward-placing the feet more over the inside edge of the ski, their description…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/lange-boot-review/feed/ 0 Head Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/head-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/head-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:43:54 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/head-boot-review/ The Head Edge +11 and Edge + 10 L have found a solid niche. The Edge + 11 and its ladies counterpart, the Edge + 10 L, are unchanged. Both are wide at 104mm across the forefoot and high volume. The spaciousness is coupled with fair proximity to the mid-foot and good heel retention…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/head-boot-review/feed/ 0 Fischer Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/fischer-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/fischer-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:42:00 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/fischer-boot-review/ Fischer has become a big-time player in Bootworld. Though not much of a presence at the launch of abducted boots as a viable idea-they‘re somewhat of an upstart as boot makers-they‘ve set a high standard. Soma-tec is the name given their abducted stance. All Fischer boots are set up this way. Soma-tec is distinct from other abducted shells because they not only position the forefoot more outward, they also move the heel inward over the inside edge of the ski…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/fischer-boot-review/feed/ 1 Dalbello Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/dalbello-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/dalbello-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:38:05 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/dalbello-boot-review/ The Krypton series has developed a solid following that has carried beyond the cult status attained by what has been perceived as its predecessor, the Raichle Flexon. Though not truly the case, this perception has helped put the Krypton on the map. Regardless of the semantics, the Krypton series has given Flexon aficionados a more than acceptable substitute and for those who did not have the past pleasure, they will benefit from the attributes of the refined version…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/dalbello-boot-review/feed/ 0 Atomic Boot Review http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/atomic-boot-review/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/atomic-boot-review/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:28:53 +0000 Footloose Sports http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/atomic-boot-review/ The model offering from Atomic has been pared down some. The introduction of the Hawx line, with the patented I-Flex which allows both the boot soles and the forefoot of the shell to flex, was quite successful in both men’s and women’s models. Since the inception of the Beta series Atomic shells are very anatomically shaped…like they belong on human feet; enlarged toe box, perpendicular medial wall and a well defined heel pocket…

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]]> http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/14/atomic-boot-review/feed/ 0 About Buying Boots http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2007/10/15/about-buying-boots/ http://footloosesports.com/blog/index.php/2007/10/15/about-buying-boots/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:44:21 +0000 Corty http://footloose.stoutstreet.com/blog/index.php/2007/10/15/about-buying-boots/ There are two important points to include here: first, the best way to figure out which ski boots will work for you is to demo-“Try Before You Buy�; second, the best investment you can make in your skiing in general and your ski boots in particular is a pair of properly made, biomechanically sound custom footbeds.

Skiing is dynamic, it is balance in motion.
Trying ski boots in the shop will tell you only so much.
With the guidance of our bootfitters the choices that may fit can be pared down to a select few then a pair can be chosen to go skiing in. Skiing in the boots provides the best information with which to make a very important decision.
Try Before You Buy.

A pair of custom footbeds is money well spent.
Superfeet pioneered custom footbeds for ski boots with the Insta-Ski-Thotic in the late 70’s. Now named the Superfeet Kork, they help solve a vast majority of the boot woes that plague skiers regardless of level.
Custom Superfeet Kork footbeds eliminate a multitude of fit problems in virtually any ski boot; for demo clients contemplating the purchase of footbeds, do so before demoing boots.

The Superfeet Kork can be completed in 45 minutes, fits into any ski boot and will outlast several pair.
Superfeet Korks transfer easily from demo boot to demo boot, streamlining the decision making, giving you the most accurate information from the process.

For problem solving there is no better foot bed than the Superfeet Kork. Ultimately comfort is the benefit.

Superfeet Korks and a well fitted, properly balanced ski boot will help you elevate your skiing to new levels.

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