Program
ANATOMY OF THE FOOT (10%)
Biomechanics and morphotypes of the snowboard foot (movement/pressure/volume) on podoscope.
Analysis with mechanical and digital tools.
EXISTING COMFORT SOLUTIONS (5%)
Insoles, socks and sockettes: their uses and benefits.
Construction and materials of technical socks.
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS (70%)
Learning how to mold custom insoles.
Learn how to modify a snowboard boot.
PROBLEMS / SOLUTIONS (10%)
Learning Objectives
- Thorough analysis of the foot and evaluation of boot volume.
- Know the characteristics and foot volume of different snowboard boots.
- Master in-depth knowledge of foot anatomy and biomechanics.
- Master thermoformable insoles.
- Respond to all the problems a rider may encounter with a Snowboard Boot.
Prerequisites
- Offer custom-made snowboard insoles
- Be equipped with advanced boot-fitting tools
