Boots - one of bodies of a set of the snowboarder. Will depend on their right choice as comfort of the athlete during driving and performance of tricks, and its safety. Now in specialized shops the set of models and options of boots is presented. All of them differ both at cost, and on quality. But how to the athlete not to get confused in all variety? To make successful acquisition, it is worth listening to our councils.
What to choose boots for a snowboard?
Today producers release two types of boots for a snowboard: without special insert and with existence of an internal boot. The second option is most reliable and durable. Such boots are comfortable at a sock and in leaving. That to dry them, it is enough to take out an insert only.
The following what it is necessary to pay attention to, is that material of which the face of boots is made. Their external part can be made either of leather, or of synthetic components. Many think that leather boots are more better. However it not so. Natural material is capable to absorb in itself moisture and to be deformed quickly. The best option - the boots made of synthetic components. Only it is important to consider what the more expensive is of footwear, the it is more reliable and durable.
The internal boot has to be made of material which easily gives in to thermoadjustment. When choosing boots for a snowboard pay attention to a sole as the comfort of the athlete depends on it. It has to be thin and have edges for bigger stability. For prevention from falling of the Piglet and a sock have to be slightly slanted. There are main requirements imposed to a sole of boots.
How to select boots for a snowboard according to rigidity?
Rigidity - one more significant parameter. Soft and rigid boots have some advantages and shortcomings. Let's begin with soft. They perfectly will be suitable beginners and also for performance of tricks or jumps. Often it is the double models equipped with an internal boot. In them it is possible not only to ride a board, but also just to go.
Rigid are intended for a carving and slalom. Special fixing of a leg will prevent from stretchings and dislocations which can be received at turns at big speeds. An external part of these boots is made of rigid plastic.
Faces the choice of boots to decide on style of driving. Karveram and to free riders will suit rigid footwear, and here to freestylers - soft.
How to choose boots for a snowboard by the size?
Boots for a snowboard have to be completely optimized under the sizes by the athlete's foot. If they are small, then it will bring discomfort, to a leg will be close because of what finger pain can develop. In turn the big size can become the cause of dislocations, stretchings or fractures.
Consider that such boots will not stretch. When choosing it is necessary to lean on the feelings. The footwear which is correctly picked up for the size will not press a leg. Heels have to be well recorded. Often the sizes of boots for a snowboard precisely coincide with the sizes of usual footwear therefore with the choice of difficulties should not arise.
How it is correct to choose a snowboard, boots and fastenings?
There are key parameters on which it is worth relying when choosing a snowboard:
- floor;
- age;
- growth;
- extent of preparation;
- weight.
Also it is worth picking up a board according to the style of driving. There are three main types of a snowboard intended for different types.
- Freestyle - extreme driving with performance of various tricks.
- Freeride - driving from big height at the maximum speeds.
- All Mountain is driving on any route. If the person - the ordinary fan wishing to ride in the pleasure, then universal model for it.
Our councils how to choose boots for a snowboard, will help to make the correct purchase:
- pick up the optimum size;
- external part of boots has to be made of synthetic components;
- choose only that equipment in which it is really convenient;
- preference should be given to lungs on weight to boots.
Now we will talk about fastening. It is considered the most comfortable soft. It has good mobility that allows to execute various tricks. Rigid - not such convenient, but they are capable to provide the best support. They perfectly will be suitable for those to whom to liking a carving, fast speeds and sharp turns.
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