Narrow, Medium, Wide. Pretty simple huh? This year we again tested boots the way a bootfitter thinks. For example, in the shop we look at a skier’s foot shape and volume, discuss performance related issues with him or her, and we come up with some ideas for what boots to try. Why not test boots the same way, and provide that sort of information to skiers? Yeah, we thought it was a good idea too.

Turns out manufacturers are on the same page — identifying their boot models by width. Gone are the days when a certain brand ran wide and another ran narrow. Sure there are fit and performance characteristics that run true to a brand’s heritage, but now virtually every manufacturer makes narrow, medium, and wide performance-oriented boots.

The Kfaktor review – Burton Custom V vs. K2 Slayblade. This just could be the 2010 Thrilla in Manila, another Ali vs. Frazier of 2010? Both of these boards bring it, I cannot pick the winner here but I will say they both bring “legit” back to the all mountain, freestyle, go anywhere & jib anything board.

So in my research from the “buyers” guides I was shocked not to see either of these boards in the top of category. Not to say they should be #1 or 2# or hell 5, 6,0r 7, they are not mentioned. To this note I add the more you advertise the higher your ranking? But do not let me digress here.