SwingBeep wrote:For every 25 mm in circumference that Insiders calves are bigger than the size that manufacturer designed the boots to fit her knee will be pushed 9 mm further forward from where it needs to be for her to be balanced over the centre of the ski. As her knee is pushed forward she will be forced to sit back in order to get centred over the ski. This will result in excessive use of the quadriceps, and reduce the range of motion in the ankle joint. There will also be an increased risk of injury. Stretching the back of the boot to accommodate the calf muscle is the best solution, there are other ways of dealing with large calves but they're not as effective. The easiest thing for a shop to do would be to sell here a boot that fits nicely around her calves but was too big everywhere else.
These days a lot can be done to alter the shape of ski boots to make them fit.
But the equipment is expensive and it takes time to acquire the necessary skills. Most resort shops and shops that are part of the large chains only have skills and equipment to deal with simple problems.
Sadly Hamish Wolfenden the owner of Profeet died in 2012 and some of the more experienced boot fitters have left. AllyG got her boots fitted there and from what she's posted previously they seem to be too big.
Swingbeep, I've been having this exact problem, my calf muscles are too big and it's forcing me to sit back (I hate sitting back) it's outside of my control when my boots are soooo tight around my calves. As well as an old Knee injury that im always conscious of - the big calves I have are causing big problems for my otherwise aggressive ski style.
Its a great start point to go for a bigger boot and have infilled feet if necessary :) i'm going to buy them next week so looking forward to some REALLY aggressive skiing this coming season.
