How do you tell if you’re working with a good bootfitter? Are all ski boots getting bigger? Where are BOA dials most effective, or, are they actually just ruining the industry? Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth dive into these topics — and present some valuable tips and tricks — with the help of our longtime friend and boofitter, Hunter Dagnon.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Boot Fitters vs Boot Sellers (5:43)

Higher Volume Boots (8:50

Average Foot (9:29)

Red Flags in Boot Fitters (12:25)

Finger Fit (18:07)

Concept of Comfort (20:45)

Boa (29:41)

Pinner Fit (36:00)

MV to HV and Boa (37:51)

Boot Geometry Changes (43:44)

Volume Shifts and Performance (59:30)

Plastic Types (1:06:38)

JE's Case for Lower Volume (1:34:10)

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