Master of Speed

Yesterday - More ski gear in my shopping-bag.

Am I getting boring yet? ;) Well, I've soon refreshed the entire ski-wardobe, so there's not much more to buy. Bare/bear [SP?] with me... This will soon be over.

Still, yesterday emptied my purse of the cash needed for:

1. A face mask - The Velcro kind with holes for breathing. I look WICKED!
   
2. Silver "Michael Jackson" super-thin gloves to be worn under ski gloves. Space age stuff for frozen fingers.
3. A pair of high-tech ski socks. Amazing. there are dozens of different types of ski-socks. All do special things to your feet. Some are extra padded, some keep you very warm, some prevent blisters. Hey - here's a thought. How about one that does ALL of that?
4. A padded carry-case for my new skis, and a matching bag for the ski-boots. Brand: Scott. Black vinyl. Very porno.
   

Also, time to introduce the ski-boots. Mainly because I think I've been going on and ON about ski-gear now and need to get it out of the way :)


The Nordica SM8 (Speed Master 8) is a high end ladies ski-boot for us women with dainty feet - eg: it's been made for long, slim feet and thin ankles. I went all the way on these when I bought them, shaping them to my foot at the store and even doing a specially cast sole. That means they fit my feet like a glove. Absolutely AMAZING.

If you're ever in doubt on weather to add the extra $50-60 to have a sole fitted to your foot, doubt no more! The comfort-level is worth that and more. With a ski-boot fitted to your foot as perfect as can be, another great side effect is that the toes stay warm - no squeezing to cut blood flow.

The SM8's are hard ladies boots with a high flex. Not the most comfortable of boots to walk around with, but very rewarding to ski in. When you push off, it's the skis that give, not the boots. Which is the way it should be.

• Functionality: I spent 2 full days, from early morning till the lifts closed, in these babies last weekend. Not one blister. Not one frozen toe. They are really REALLY good. 10/10
  
• Price: Not marked down, unfortunately. 3.000 for the boots, an additional 600 for the specially made sole. But ask yourself what a blister-free and enjoyable week in the alps is wroth to you. Still not cheap. 7/10
  
• Looks/coolfactor: They're nice enough. I could have wished for a bit more bling, but that's me. The shiny red details are a nice touch. 8/10
  
• Overall Rating: 9/10.

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