We talk with Christoph Lentz (Fischer ski boots product manager), Tom Pietrowski (K2 ski boots product manager), and Greg Klein (product development & owner of Willi’s Ski Shops) about the current state of ski boot design, the latest trends (including pros & cons), and their predictions about the future.
Presented by: Whistlepig Whiskey & Athletic Brewing
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TOPICS & TIMES
- Introductions 00:00
- “Recreational Skiers” & Ski Boot Design 5:35
- Liners: Different Types & What to Look for 12:41
- “Trickle Down” Elements from High-End Boots 21:17
- Predictions: Walk Modes 28:03
- Liners & Stiffness 35:36
- Standardized Flex Ratings 40:01
- 3rd-Party Liners 42:45
- Better Ways to Sell Ski Boots? 47:50
- How Long Should a Liner Last? 52:53
- Walk Modes on Rental Boots? 56:10
- Fit: Comfort vs. Performance 57:53
- Stiff Boots & Smaller Sizes 1:00:31
- How to Keep Your Feet Warm? 1:08:35