Baller Steven_Haines Posted March 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 22, 2012 I was curious as to what the consensus was on boot spacing? The reason for the question is that recently I've have been falling to my back foot at the finish of the turn. Could I eliminate this problem by moving my boots closer together? Presently they are set at 12" ankle to ankle. I could feasibly squeeze it down to 11". I typically wear a size 10.5 shoe. Would make me more balanced? What do you guys do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted March 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 23, 2012 a wise man told me to get my feet as close together as possible, therefore I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted March 23, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Was that Papa Smurf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Tighter the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted March 23, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Just squeezed it down to 11.25. Wish I wasn't leaving town tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted March 23, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for your comments!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Andy Mapple use to have his rear foot big toe touch the heel of his front binder. Not sure if he still does since he uses a hardshell front (Reflex release might be in the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Tighter the better. Thats right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 Always have your feet as close together as possible. It allows your knees and ankles to have a greater range of motion, and work together. You will be in a good spot if your rear foot toes touch, but not overlap the horseshoe bracket on the heel of your front binding. I am talking with traditional bindings. I have never tried hardshell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 23, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have gone both ways. A wider stance is more stable and maybe stronger. Maybe a closer stance is more precise Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 It's another ski tuning option. Moving the rear boot back can tighten the radius of your on side and widen the off side at the same time (great if that's what you need). However, most skiers need to assist their off side so feet close together has long been the default setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted March 23, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm not having trouble with my turns as long as I stay balanced. It's funny, my best skiing was done with a wider stance but I attribute that to how much I was skiing at the time. I was much stronger and I typically used brute force to run my passes. I remember at the time having the same problem (falling back) With age, back issues and ZO I need to fix this issue. I'm hoping this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 23, 2012 Try them all until it feels good. I am about 1 inch from big toe to front boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 I vote for Closer is Better !!! Chet Raley told me to make "Both Legs Work Like One" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 23, 2012 I would think that foot size has a bit to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted March 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2012 I like to keep 1" apart for my 2 hard shells, may be thats the reason I have been fighting with 38 for years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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