![]() Start by tightening the inner laces first. Make sure the liner is tucked in and start lacing up.Slide your foot all the way in and set your heel in the pocket.Pull the liner tongue forward and loosen all the lacing systems to open up your boot.It’s important to note that ski boots should feel somewhat uncomfortable when you’re standing straight up, as this is not a natural skiing position.īefore putting on your snowboard boots, make sure your socks are clean and dry. Your boots should flex with you, and you should not be able to lift your heel out of the heel cup. Once your boots feel comfortable, stand up to flex your ankles and bend your knees.If you do, let your boot fitter know where it hurts. You should not feel any painful pressure. Once you’ve buckled up your boot, it should feel like your foot is firmly in place-not cramped.Your ankle should be aligned with the boot’s heel. When you put your boot on (unbuckled), it should already feel pretty tight, with no room for your foot to move forward, backward, or sideways.If you’re going for performance, you should have barely enough space for one finger between your heel and the back of the boot. You should have barely enough space to place two fingers between your heel and the back of the boot for a comfortable fit. While standing up, push your toes forward until they just touch the front of the shell. The shell-without the liner-should be just large enough to accommodate your bare foot, plus two fingers.The liner-without the shell-should hug your foot and leave your toes just enough wiggle room.Regardless of your skill set, your ski boots should fit as snug as possible before you head out, because they’re only going to get bigger and looser with wear. A proper-fitting, yet still tight, boot will move with your foot and reduce any rubbing, bruises, or blisters. When your boots are too big or too small, your feet slip and slide around, which leads to bruised toes and blisters. ![]() If your ski boots are causing you a lot of pain, it’s likely that they are too big or too small. Skiwear will work fine for snowboarding and vice versa. Traditional skiwear is designed to be sleek, while snowboard clothing has a looser fit. ![]() Ski and snowboard clothing are not dramatically different. Here are the basic items you should pack to keep yourself warm and protected on the mountains: Wondering what to pack for your ski or snowboarding trip? You can rent ski and snowboard equipment at Whitecap, but you’ll want to make sure you bring the proper clothing and outerwear. We’ll be happy to help! What to wear for skiing or snowboarding? Need assistance with your gear? Ask for help in the ski rental shop, or find a Whitecap employee. Put your best ski (or snowboard) boot forward with our tips below! Being underdressed or having gear that doesn’t fit properly can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect day on the slopes. ![]()
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