Program
RACING BOOT CULTURE (5%)
Data and studies on the racing market.
Study of racing boots and specificities of race bootfitting.
ANATOMY AND ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS (10%)
Topic delivered by a specialized podiatrist.
Specific anatomy and physiological strains of the junior skier.
Applied mechanics and posturology in skiing.
Study of pathologies and special cases.
RACE BOOTFITTING (15%)
Advanced analysis of foot stability and mobility, DVMP exam.
Learning the fitting protocol for a race ski boot.
Explanation of boot parameters' influence on performance optimization.
Knowledge sharing and round table on issues and solutions.
Solutions and products for junior fitting.
EXPERT BOOTFITTING PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS (65%)
Milling race ski boot shells.
Canting: demonstration and use of measuring tools as well as angle adjustments.
Practical exercise on installing lifters according to FIS standards.
Practical exercise on grinding shell soles.
Shell deformations and work on liners and tongues.
Thermoforming of shin guards.
PRESENTATION OF NEW RACE FITTING TECHNOLOGIES (5%)
Discussion on the impact of various components on performance: socks, straps, lifters, canting strips.
Custom-made shin guards by Leki X Sidas.
Maintenance tips for machinery and tools.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the specificities of race ski boot fitting.
- Understand foot biomechanics and anatomy, as well as their constraints in a race boot.
- Know fitting solutions for junior ski boots.
- Master milling techniques, shell deformation, lifter installation, and shell sole grinding.
- Be able to adjust canting on a race ski boot.
Prerequisites
- Have completed a Ski Noir training course
- Über moderne Werkzeuge und Maschinen für das Bootfitting verfügen
