🎿 CarveCast Episode 25 — Boot Fitting With Tim In Zermatt

Ski performance starts at the foot. In this episode I sit down inside Julen Sport in Zermatt with Tim, widely considered the best boot fitter in the valley. We dive deep into comfort, liner choice, foot scanning and why your ski boot fit might be holding you back more than you think.

We recorded this right in the shop surrounded by boots, shells, liners and a 3D printer building insoles behind us. This is a real mountain floor conversation filled with practical info for every skier from first time boot buyers to high level riders who want precision and support dialled perfectly.

We look at ZipFit liners, ramp angle, heel hold, 3D pressure scanning and why so many skiers unknowingly ski in boots that are too big. Tim explains how he fits beginners, advanced skiers and racers and why there is no single perfect boot, only the correct fit for the person wearing it.

🔥 What you’ll learn

• 3D printed insoles remove pressure points and boost comfort

• Proper boot fitting transforms ski performance and control

• Most skiers ski in boots far too big for their feet

• ZipFit liners give next level feel and longevity

• Ramp angle and cuff alignment matter more than branding

• Comfort vs precision is a balance that evolves as you improve

• The right liner is often more important than the shell

• Why your first boots should not feel like trainers

💬 Quotes

• The comfort is unbelievable

• Most people have boots too big

• Once you try ZipFit you do not go back

⏱ Chapters

00.00 Intro from Zermatt

02.53 Why boot fitting matters

06.07 3D printed insoles

08.53 Choosing the right shell

12.10 ZipFit and intuition liners

14.58 Flex and ramp angle explained

17.49 Most common boot mistakes

20.52 How preferences evolve

23.46 Closing thoughts

Based on live conversation with Tim at Julen Sport Zermatt. 

🔗 Links

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