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Show From Boots to Goggles Ski Equipment Continues to Evolve SHELLEY KANCITIS liams, ski department manager Review Correspondent Trends in ski equipment this season are best described as rather than revolution- of Sunset Sports Center in con- Sun-se- t. Boots are a good example. People used to take a chance ary. when they bought boots. If the Manufacturers are refining past boots started hurting after a innovations to give consumers while, there wasnt much you safer, more comfortable, higher could do about it, said Marilyn performance products. Miller, ski department manager In terms of material, design of Wolfes in the Layton Mall. and quality control, you get far Now they literally come apart more for your dollar now than and can be if problems five years ago, said Curt Wil-- . occur. evo-lutiona- ry ed - Increasingly sophisticated struction techniques also make the initial fitting more successful. An example is the Lange Thermofit, a boot that Ms. Miller says is the hottest thing on the market. The boots are plugged into a machine that heats interior foam causing it to flow. Once the foam is flowing, the customer immediately inserts his foot. As the boot cools, it conforms to the shape of the foot. This means the boots are molded to your fit, not some strangers in Europe, said . A new concept in boots now is the available for power flex design, according to Williams. This design actually amplifies the boots power, giving more, energy to each ski. A person gets 23 to 30 percent more power than they put into the boot. Traditionally boots were fitted using the compression method, but power was sacrificed since the boot had to be flexible. According to Williams, Raichle has developed a separate fitting and support system resulting in a comfortable boot that also gives added power. Because the boot is more rigid, it transmits all the energy you put into it right to the ski, said Williams. A rear entry boot, the Raichle has an adjustment lever that tightens an interior cable, pulling the heel snugly into the heel cup. Getting your heel down is what its all about, said Williams. Thats the way you achieve better energy transmission to your non-race- rs skis. Another boot with rear entry and cable fitting is the Nordica Turbo. A large knob at the back of the boot regulates the cable that forces the heel into position. A smaller knob in the front lowers a plate between the shell and the liner to keep the foot rolls your feet over into the proper position. ' Although air pressure fitting is not new, Williams said the concept is now used for fine tuning a fit rather than as the primary fitting method. Some air pressure boots have an exterior valve requiring a small hand held pump, while others have built in pumps like the Nordica Trident. When selecting skis, consumer s will discover the key words this season are increasing length and higher performance. A longer ski gives greater stability and security. As you feel more secure, your confidence increases and you ski more aggressively, said Ms. Miller. She said a popular trend is to use racing techniques in turning.' Ski schools are emphasizing carving turns and that requires a longer ski. Advances in engineering mean improved handling even with longer skis. At first skis were made very stiff so they held turns but they were hard to handle unless a person was strong, said Williams. Now there are skis that are soft but can still hold a turn. Designed with dual core construction, a layer of fiberglass is inserted between two layers of wood. The fiberglass is unaffected by stretching and compression of the two wooden layers so it helps hold a superior edge. Continued On Page 4D and forever $ 199 to 4900 Give her something to treasure always, to enjoy for years to come. 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Three Locations With Good Parking MILLS vMALL 200 .24.99 n) SANDER-GRINDE- R off 24.99 Kids Love Urn TOOL BOXES 16 25 99 .5.99 (Foam).... (Dads 88 NORTH 1966 W. 5700 S FORT LANE LAYTON ROY SHOPPING CENTER Tons of Pnrking 2 Doors East Next to Now Albertsons of Woolworth mnnnonnna 3D N For Christmas ' from sliding. BOOTS are just one of the pieces of equipment used in skiing which have seen great strides in the last decade. Curt Williams of Sunset Sports shows of one of the new styles of boots which has hit the market. r Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1983 2340 WASHINGTON Park ZCMI or Mall Walk Across Wash. 4 Doors East of ZCMI |