A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 3: Stance Balancing with Pulse Boot Labs

For Part 3 of our Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting series, Kara Williard and Kai Palkeinen, Founder of Pulse Boot Labs, dive into the intricate topic of stance balancing and canting ski boots. Kai explains Pulse Boots Labs’ analytical approach to getting it right, his refined methodology of “red light, green light”; the multi-step process of looking at the foot, insole, liner, shell, and then potentially cuff alignment and canting; and all the intricate variables that can play into this process, including snow surface, attitude, and communication.TOPICS & TIMESHow does this process start? (3:22)The Foundation (4:57)Red Light, Green Light (6:50)Pulse Methods (10:53)Binding Ramp Angle (17:06)Why Liners Matter (24:37)Cuff Alignment (26:14)Canting Schools of Thought (35:06)Rigid vs. Flexible (41:33)Communication and Stopping Points (47:47)Snow Surface (49:32)What We’re Celebrating (54:00)RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Ski Shop: Pulse Custom Boot LabEp. 35: New Innovations in Bootfitting with Pulse Boot LabA Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt 1: The BasicsA Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 2: Your Questions by Sam and KaraA Very Deep Dive on Ski BootsBecome a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterOUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchBLISTER Podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.