Another ski season is upon us, and the store is full of new product. As many of you enter the shop at the beginning of each season, you all notice the changes in ski technology. "Wow, skis are getting wider" , "Rocker technology, what is that?" , "Those look like waterskis!" , "These are much shorter than they used to be", are all phrases we here on a day to day basis. What we don't hear comments on is the change in boot technology.
Ski Boot technology has come a long way since your last pair of boots. Yes a ski boot is still just a hard plastic shell, and various types of liners. Some of these boots have moldable liners, and some of these boots have customizable outer shells. Generally, most of the new innovative technology can be found in the higher end boots for the aggressive skier.
But what about the weekend warriors? What about mom and dad? Why should the expert skiers get all of the technology?
Tecnica has always been on the forefront of boot innovation. This year, they have done it again, by adding a 3rd element to ski boot construction: Air Shell Technology.
The Airshell system positions a bladder in between the shell and the liner, that allows you to personalize the fit of your ski boot, exactly where and when you want it, in a matter of seconds by using the pressure of your fingers.
Think of the old Reebok Pump technology. The Airshell technology allows you to pump air in two regions of the boot, the heel pocket, and the forefoot. By simply pressing a button at the rear of the boot, you can tighten up the heel pocket, or pump up the compression over your forefoot.
Tecnica added this technology to a boot that is geared towards the weekend warrior. Whether you are a recreational skier, or an aspiring expert skier, you can take a medium flex, comfort oriented boot, and really "pump-up" the performance.
Air Shell Technology can be found in the Tecnica Phoenix 90 Airshell, and the womens Viva P80 Airshell.
Come swing by the shop, and see if these boots are right for you!
-"Schmitty"
BONUS SHOT OF THE SALEM STAFF CHECKING OUT THE P90 AIR SHELL!!!
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