{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a3ae21d968b52d22587f211/63405170834bc800126c3218?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 3: Stance Balancing with Pulse Boot Labs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a3ae21d968b52d22587f211/1556901471152-0e5007d26ef624f28cae4397c4ee08f4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For Part 3 of our Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting series, Kara Williard and Kai Palkeinen, Founder of Pulse Boot Labs, dive into the intricate topic of stance balancing and canting ski boots. Kai explains Pulse Boots Labs’ analytical approach to getting it right, his refined methodology of “red light, green light”; the multi-step process of looking at the foot, insole, liner, shell, and <em>then</em> potentially cuff alignment and canting; and all the intricate variables that can play into this process, including snow surface, attitude, and communication.</p><p><strong>TOPICS &amp; TIMES</strong></p><ul><li>How does this process start? (3:22)</li><li>The Foundation (4:57)</li><li>Red Light, Green Light (6:50)</li><li>Pulse Methods (10:53)</li><li>Binding Ramp Angle (17:06)</li><li>Why Liners Matter (24:37)</li><li>Cuff Alignment (26:14)</li><li>Canting Schools of Thought (35:06)</li><li>Rigid vs. Flexible (41:33)</li><li>Communication and Stopping Points (47:47)</li><li>Snow Surface (49:32)</li><li>What We’re Celebrating (54:00)</li></ul><p><strong>RELATED LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://pulsebootlab.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blister Recommended Ski Shop: Pulse Custom Boot Lab</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/new-innovations-in-bootfitting-with-pulse-boot-lab-ep-35\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ep. 35: New Innovations in Bootfitting with Pulse Boot Lab</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/a-very-deep-dive-on-bootfitting-pt-1-the-basics-ep-212\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt 1: The Basics</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/a-very-deep-dive-on-bootfitting-pt-2-your-questions-answered-by-master-bootfitters-sam-and-kara-ep-214\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 2: Your Questions by Sam and Kara</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/?s=a+very+deep+dive+on+ski+boots\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/subscribe-to-our-blister-newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to our Gear Giveaways &amp; Newsletter</a></li></ul><p><strong>OUR OTHER PODCASTS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/crafted-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CRAFTED&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/bikes-big-ideas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bikes &amp; Big Ideas</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/off-the-couch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Off The Couch</a></li><li><a href=\"https://blisterreview.com/blister-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BLISTER Podcast&nbsp;</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"BLISTER"}