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ski boot canting

  1. coupdevill

    Why Cant Your Ski Boots

    My partner in Cantology just posted a video on YouTube about canting your boots, the audience is everyone, but I think that enthusiasts will be happy with the presentation, I suspect that the expert and pro will find it useful but closer to a 101 course if you will. MOD aka Phil, feel free to...
  2. Calbearski

    Can this boot sole be planed?

    I have a pair of Tecnica R9.8 boots where I need to have the sole planed to be canted properly. Given tis boot has screws in the sole, can it be planed safely? I need to get to a 2 1/2 degree plane to be canted properly. Can it? If so, is there anyone in the Tahoe area I can trust to do the...
  3. Noodler

    Boot canting options

    Looking for thoughts/opinions on the available boot canting options. I think this is a complete list: Plane the boot sole (on a jointer or belt), plate it, then route the lugs Use thin canting strips between the plates and boot sole, then route the lugs Use canted plates, then route the lugs...
  4. ScottL

    New boot costs

    Am considering new boots. In a recent conversation with a friend, we left a few questions unanswered. 1. Is there a standard for boot pricing? Full retail? Something less? Depends on what type of boot? Ie; Race or consumer boot 2. What about fitting? Should you expect that to be part...
  5. The Numbers Game: Boots, Part 3

    The Numbers Game: Boots, Part 3

    Every manufacturer trickles down the features it feels are relevant to the lower-level and softer boots. Some manufacturers do offer canting capability via replaceable soles down to 80ish-flex boots. Proper canting to accommodate stance is very important to a skier's progression. Most...
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