What You Need To Know About Snowboard Boots

Summary: Having the right boots is vital for snowboarding as your feet is the part of your body that connects you to the board. So to achieve maximum board control you need to have the right equipment.

What You Need To Know About Snowboard Boots By Lucas Bradford Having the right boots is vital for snowboarding as your feet is the part of your body that connects you to the board. So to achieve maximum board control you need to have the right equipment. When choosing the type of snowboard boots to buy you need to select according to the style of snowboarding that you are most likely to use. There are basically three varieties of snowboard boots and they are the hard boot, the soft boot and the hybrid boot. The exterior of the boot is where the biggest difference lies as the inner linings are fairly similar between each type of boot. Inside all snowboard boots you will find 'inner bladders' and their function is to cushion and support your feet. They also keep the water away from your feet so help to keep your feet dry and warm. The inner bladder will usually have its own laces which enable you to wrap the liner tightly around your feet ensuring no rubbing against your skin and also give a better level of comfort. First up let's take a look at the hard snowboard boots. As the name implies, these have a tougher more rigid exterior. Hard boots are generally used on-piste in events like slalom and events where small movements of the feet give a greater edge performance. The outer shell of these boots is usually make from hard plastic and the boots offer support for a rider's ankles, feet and lower legs. Hard boots tend to have a toe and heel clamp to secure the boot to the snowboard. Next we have soft boots which would be the most comfortable boots that you can wear for snowboarding. Soft boots can be used combined with binding highbacks to enable the rider to have more control on the heel edge. Because the boots are soft the rider can move their feet more naturally and they are more comfortable and therefore best suited for freestyle riding. Many people will choose soft boots as they are able to walk and go out briefly while wearing them. Lastly there is they hybrid boots that are a combination of both the hard and the soft boots. The hybrid boots give a sturdy hard sole with a soft upper boot. These boots offer flexibility and comfort as well as a good deal of control that the hard boots offer. When looking to buy boots it is recommended to take along the leggings and footwear that you will be wearing while snowboarding then you will be sure to get the correct size boot fitted. Try different boots and buy from a professional so they know what they are talking about when helping you to choose the best boot suited to you. http://www.canadiansnowboarder.com