School project- ski boot design

crazytrained2 · 23-01-09, 06:04 PM

Hey all,

I am working on a project that could make skiing equipment more user friendly. More specifically, I am trying to make the boots more adaptable so that we can actually walk in them easily and manage stairs with ease. So my question is...

What do you feel is the most problematic aspect of the boot and what would you change if you could?

Thanks

Conn · 25-01-09, 01:07 PM

Sorry.... Ski boots are meant to Ski in...

However, I think the main problem with walking in ski boots, is the inability for the instep and ball of the foot to move...

Parham · 18-02-09, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conn

Sorry.... Ski boots are meant to Ski in...

However, I think the main problem with walking in ski boots, is the inability for the instep and ball of the foot to move...

i agree with Conn. Skiing-boots are made for skiing. Not walking. If you like to walk more than skiing with the boots i suggest you stop skiing and sit in a cafee with your normal shoes on. However, it´s not an very dumb idea.. I can see what you are trying to accomplish. But, then you have to search for old skiers. they usually have problems walking with ski-bots. Or danish people that have no clue on how to stand on skiis... they should all just walk

RichH · 20-02-09, 05:25 AM

It is an interesting idea. Especially for those that ski in non-lift accessable areas.

They are a pain to walk in around the resort (I've had to trek for 15 mins in them at some resorts in Europe). An easy switch that made them easy to walk in would be great.

23-01-09, 06:04 PM	#1
crazytrained2 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	School project- ski boot design Hey all, I am working on a project that could make skiing equipment more user friendly. More specifically, I am trying to make the boots more adaptable so that we can actually walk in them easily and manage stairs with ease. So my question is... What do you feel is the most problematic aspect of the boot and what would you change if you could? Thanks __________________

25-01-09, 01:07 PM	#2
Conn I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	Sorry.... Ski boots are meant to Ski in... However, I think the main problem with walking in ski boots, is the inability for the instep and ball of the foot to move... __________________

20-02-09, 05:25 AM	#4
RichH US Implant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	It is an interesting idea. Especially for those that ski in non-lift accessable areas. They are a pain to walk in around the resort (I've had to trek for 15 mins in them at some resorts in Europe). An easy switch that made them easy to walk in would be great. __________________ My 53 days Skiing ...