The Problem with BOA Ski Boots That Everyone Should Know
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2023
- In this video we tackle the controversial topic of BOA Ski Boots. Join us as we uncover the hidden problems that skiers may encounter while using these innovative boots. From potential performance issues to durability concerns, this video will shed light on the challenges faced by BOA ski boot users. So, if you're a skiing enthusiast, don't miss out on this informative exploration! Hit the subscribe button and stay tuned for more exciting adventures and insights into the world of skiing.
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I ROC boa on my mountain bike shoes and I've crashed many, many times on hard rocks. Boa Seems to hold up fine.
High instep. Tried one on in the shop and liked it. Bought boots last year though, so it will be a few before I'm ready. All that said, I really came here to say that the floor switch on the lamp behind you is upside down and it's driving me mad.
My bottom, two buckles are closed with very minimal pressure. The buckles don’t fly all around they stay right, where they supposed to. On a four buckle boot the third buckle is the most important as it’s the one that does the most in keeping the heel in the heel pocket.
I noticed many negative comments on Boa boots, mostly from people that haven’t tried them. I’ve been skiing on K2 Mindbender 120 Boa and have only good things to say. Very comfortable, especially the forefoot, great fit and super responsive. If I find anything negative down the road, I will be sure to post it. But for now, loving them❤
I tried a new pair of K2 Recons with the BOA system and I have to tell you I loved them. Much like you said, a firm and really comfortable fit.
I have two days so far on the RC4 MV Pro. I usually average 50+ days per season. The Zip fit liner + the boa as well as a custom footbed = the best fit I have ever had in a boot full stop.
I think it's a gimmick. The bottom buckles are only meant to hold the shape of the boot. They are not meant to be clamped down. The foot is not supposed to be squeezed or pressed down on. The fit should be good enough that you only need to hold the shape. I'm sure BOA does it just as well, except when the dial pops off. It sells boots, and that's the bottom line. Just like the flex numbers that don't actually mean whole lot since there is no standard. Selling boots is what they are in business to do, and this helps.
Can confirm the feeling of the boa blowing and loosening up while tumbling is great.
If you have to crank down on the bottom two buckles your boots don’t fit properly.
I'm holding out at least a season. I'm sure there are going to be all kinds of issues discovered this season, and some of them will be addressed with product updates next year. To say that it is an inconvenience if the knob breaks of is quite an understatement. If it breaks on my local resort that sucks, but I can take it to my shop for repair. I'm still probably going to be without my boots a few days, which is a problem for someone who skis multiple days a week. (instructors, racers, coaches, other industry pros). if it breaks while I'm on vacation that's an even bigger problem. If they break more often than buckles that's not going to be a long term win.
How will everyone know I am a tourist when I'm walking around the grocery store with these if there aren't loose buckles to make that clanking sound?
i was able to test them before they came out and after the first day 3 pairs companies brought out were busted. the fit on them is great thought and for people with special foot issues they work great too. Durability is the only slight issue i’ve seen
What I love about snowboarding BOA is the ability to quickly and ever so slightly tighten the top part of my boot. Not sure why the BOA is only on the bottom.
I tried the Atomics and liked it, 130 may be too stiff for me (currently on Atomic Hawx Ultra 110) so I'm considering the women's which are 115.
I bought the Salomon version mid-season last year and I think they're great. Nice and comfortable fit with easy adjustability.
As someone who hasn't been following boot tech but heard boa in passing, the biggest shocker of this vid is that the boa system is on a RC4 boot. That adds credibility to the tech, but I wonder how much.
I broke my BOA boots. Not just popping it off, I sliced it off. They stayed tight, but skied to the base area and a shop replaced the system. Not sure what I would have done in the backcountry (well ski better), but I love my BOA boots in the resorts. I made a review on my ski channel too.
my feet go numb from pressure on my instep. So this sounds like a good solution. But I'm a hard charger, so it would have to be pretty bombproof. It doesn't sound like it's there yet in that regard.
Just bought a pair of Solomon’s nice boot.
Has anyone ever been riding aggressively and had the boa system open up?