Women’s Heli Skiing: Ski Boots

Although men used to make up the majority of our clients here at Last Frontier, women’s heliskiing in Canada is definitely catching up. Women take to skiing very well and can make the best of men look like graceless, uncoordinated novices. The market for women specific ski products is in better shape than ever, catering for the girls who like to push things further. Ski boots are no exception, and below we’ll take a look at three manufacturers who are raising the game when it comes to women specific products.

Dalbello Sports Kryzma Custom Alpine Ski Boot

This is one of the best boots to look for if you’re a women skier at the top of their game. Focused on freeriding, aggressive female skiers, the Women’s Kryzma Alpine Ski Boot is one of the most responsive on the market. For making precise turns with an intuitive, responsive feel, this boot utilizes a three-piece construction Cabrio design to secure each foot in place. The most comfortable of fits is down to the Trufit thermo-liner custom molds. These lightweight, toasty liners have been pre-molded to the shells of the boots for seamless interactions. The flex in these boots is top notch too. If you like your boots stiff, for charging down those powder faces, then straight out the box these boots will be perfect. If you favor a slightly softer setup then just stick in the softer replacement tongues that come with the boots, as well as the softer bootboards. These have enhanced dampening and so help reduce shocks otherwise taken directly by your feet.

Lange

Lange have a couple of boot models that will cover practically all bases for women looking for their next set of ski boots. For the newer, or intermediate women skier, Lange offers the Exclusive RX 90 Ski Boot. With a relatively soft flex rating of 90 these boots can be comfortably taken all over the mountain. From the toes to the shins, the one-piece design aids comfort as well as providing padding to counteract the effects of any bumps. To enhance the fit for women’s feet, specifically designed narrow heel sections and lower cuffs have been added. The same feature can be found on Lange’s other model, the Banshee W. This is a higher end ski boot that has heavily been featured in World Cup events. The RL 11 shell is perfect for aggressive female skiers, strong and powerful. Lange is famous for incorporating long flex patterns into their shells, and the Banshee is no different – however much power you want to go to the ski is entirely up to you.

Tecnica Viva Max 10 Air Shell Ski Boot

This boot has one innovative feature that sets it apart from all the over women’s boots we’ve come across. An inflatable bladder within the boot can be filled up, all but eliminating painful pressure points. Warmth is also added, through the extra air surrounding your feet. As well as this great feature the boots have a slightly stiffer flex than other intermediate boots, supporting you feet in all the right areas.

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