| Spent the first 2 days on new Salomon X-Wave 10 boots. I've skied 3-4 years with some Rossi Saltos, which I think are basic intermediate boots. What....a....difference.
The Salomons rise up my calf maybe 2-3 extra inches, are significantly stiffer with noticable forward lean. I was nervous for a few runs but started to get into them. I've stayed in decent shape but the lean put a strain on my legs I was unaccustomed to. I didn't really have them on tight because I wasn't used to this level of control. You've gotta stay on top of 'em or else...
you'll go down like I did towards the end of the first day. I got lazy cruising for a few seconds and was on the ground before I knew it, for no particular reason. No diggers on the second day. Also, these boots, though stiff, are comfortable so far. Can't wait to get back out there. |