A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 3: Racers & Race Boots

How do elite ski racers like Marcel Hirsher, Mikaela Shiffrin, Bode Miller, and Daron Rahlves “feel” their gear, and their ski boots in particular? Matt Manser and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss how some of the all-time greats are superhumanly attuned to the slightest changes of a binding or ski boot.

They also discuss Forward Lean (how to measure it, whether lots or less of it is better, etc.); ‘static’ power straps vs. ‘elastic’ Booster Straps; whether WC skiers or WC DH mtn bikers are pickier about their equipment; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Marcel Hirscher & Bode Miller’s insane attunement (4:11)
• How many boots does Marcel bring to a race? (18:46)
• WC ski racers vs. WC DH bike racers (22:40)
• Mikaela Shriffin’s boot preferences (33:20)
• Which racers wear the stiffest boots? (36:40)
• Forward Lean / measuring forward lean (44:27)
• ‘Static’ power straps vs ‘elastic’ Booster Straps (59:24)
• Why it’s so hard to name ski boots (1:12:03)

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