From Everything the Instructors Never Told You About Mogul Skiing by Dan DiPiro
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A good bump-skiing boot is just a little less stiff than most top-of-the-line racing boots.
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I don't recommend boots that are more flexible or soft than second-tier racing boots. Skiing too soft a boot in the moguls is like driving a car with a cushy, soft supsension - say, a big, old Cadillac - through a tight autocross course: you just won't get the responsiveness you need.
Nice quote grab. I have that book and totally forgot this was in there.
I have to admit, skiing my Raptors off-piste and in moguls is taking some time to adjust to. It's not the boot's fault, it's mine. It's about adjusting/improving my skills so that I'm bringing the same good movements everywhere on the mountain, not just on the groomers. I've skied with GaryH at LL quite a few times and he's in 150 Dobies. He has no problem skiing the whole mountain in those boots. Of course you also have Geoffda, JBotti, Max, HH, Diana, etc. all skiing at the highest level with the same stiff boots all over the mountain.
I'm not quite sure why I stuck to the idea of using different boots for different skiing for so long. I actually think the "gear
****" in me was affecting my judgement. Of course that doesn't mean I won't keep looking for boots that provide the performance and fit of my Raptors, but are easier to get into and out of.
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