Remember, the ski boot is essentially a cast. All modifications inside the boot are meant to alleviate the body's need to compensate for this by somehow getting the foot on the ground. Outside The Boot Ramp Angles Up to now, the discussion has centered around boot ramp angles-but these aren't the only ramp angles bootfitters and their clients must contend with. Think of your body type and all of the pieces of ski equipment you own as a system. Not surprisingly, it's crucial to recognize what parts of the system are promoting skill development and what parts are bringing down the ship.
Most skis are thicker at the toe mounting area than in the heel mounting area.
The materials used to produce the ski also directly influence this variance in thickness. However, at times it's important to know what these measurements are from ski to ski and manufacturer to manufacturer. For instance, if a male student looks really overflexed at the ankle and has a pair of slalom skis with pink bindings that have additional heel height geared toward women, the binding will be the obvious thing to fix first and not his skiing skills blend. The deficiency relates to equipment not athletics. Imagine now that your boots are perfectly set up to put your feet in a grounded, balanced, and centered stance and you've selected a ski well suited to your skiing style and skill level.