A fit like no other …
We work with you for as long as it takes to get it perfect.
Ski Tek is not an assembly line … we don't skip steps, cut corners, or rush …because ski boot fitting can make—or break—your foot.
As a ski industry insider, please know: this is where boot fitting becomes an art!
–Dave Jaeger, Lead boot fitter @ Ski Pro, Inc.
Want all day comfort and performance on the mountain?
Our highly trained staff has taken ski boot fitting to nationally recognized heights.
At Ski Tek, we use old school techniques on new school boots … starting with footbeds to get your foot neutral in your boot … SkiTek Exclusiove Intuition COMP and FLEXCOMP liners … cuff alignment to match your shell to your bone structure … and canting to fine tune your transitions into and out of your turns.
At SkiTek, our highly skilled artisans make boot-fitting an ART !!
Common boot-fitting mistakes that other shops may overlook …
Most people get boots that are too big.
We recommend to always shell-fit a boot first. Shell-fitting is pulling out the liner then putting the bare foot in the shell and checking the fit with a flashlight. With the toes barely touching the front of the boot, there should be about a thumb’s width at the heel. New liners almost always feel too small at first, but will soon mold to the foot and feel great.
Shells often wear out on the toe and heel— but don’t throw them away just yet!
Most bottoms can be replaced with original or custom plates or lifters, giving your boots new life.
Buckle up—all the way!
When you are fitting a new boot, buckle them up like you would while skiing so that your heel moves back into the heel pocket,” Brent says. “Otherwise the right size boot will always feel too small.” And always make sure that your boot-fitter puts your naked foot in the shell. It is important that the shell looks like your foot.
Men and women's feet have significant differences.
Women's heels are smaller and forefeet are wider. So ladies, while you shouldn’t be afraid to try those women-specific boots, make sure they fit you correctly. Brent often sees women with boots too soft for mighty Baldy!
A good pair of boots should last 5 to 10 years.
To help extend the life of your boots after your original liners wear out, you can put in an **aftermarket liner**. This will get you another two to three years out of your boots.
There is nothing wrong with a little stiffness.
If your boots aren’t firm enough to hold your lower legs in place and make the skis work, you start cheating and taxing your quads. Brent says he sees too many people with loose boots who end up destroying their quads after only a few runs. Don’t make the same mistake.