Carving is one of the most important skills you can learn when skiing. Yet, so many people either don’t know how to do it or do it wrong. However, once you learn this skill, you’ll enjoy skiing so much more and people on the hill will envy you. 🙂
In this short video tutorial, you’ll learn how to carve like a pro so you’ll never cross your ski tips again, ever! 🙂 Have fun and be safe!
Why Ski Boots Stink, and How You Can Fight the Stench!
The dampness and moisture that forms in ski boots from snow or sweaty feet can develop into an unpleasant musty odor. Although you can avoid obnoxious-smelling boots by making sure the insides dry quickly, this isn’t always possible. The resulting musty smell wafting out of your ski boots indicates that odor-causing bacteria and mildew have formed due to the moisture trapped inside the boots. To successfully remove the smell, you must get rid of the bacteria and mildew causing it.
Fill a spray bottle halfway with white vinegar. Pour water into the spray bottle to fill it the remainder of the way. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients.
Spray the insides of your ski boots to moisten them with the vinegar spray. Allow the vinegar spray to sit for 10 minutes to begin killing bacteria and mildew.
Crumple up newspaper and fill the insides of the boots. Leave the crumpled up newspaper inside the boots to absorb the moisture from the vinegar and help deodorize your boots.
Remove the newspaper from the boots and discard. Sprinkle baking soda inside the ski boots to absorb any remaining musty odor. Leave the baking soda inside the boots overnight.
Baking powder
If you’re not into spending money on gadgets, regular baking powder can also do the trick. Indeed, many skiers and snowboarders swear by a nightly dose of baking powder in their ski boots. Tea bags and chalk also work wonders. If you go this route, don’t forget to air out your boots outside once in a while.
Vacuum your boots, using an upholstery attachment, to remove the baking soda.
So, how do you prevent your ski boots from becoming stinky ?
- Always wear dry socks. Put on a dry pair mid-day if you have really sweaty feet.
- Remove your boot liners from your boots and allow them to dry thoroughly at the end of the day.
- Do not put your ski boots away in a cool dark place if the liners are still wet.
- Wash your boot liners according to manufacturer guidelines and allow them to dry completely before using them again.
- Try not to use your boots multiple days in a row if the liners haven’t dried out.
- Use deodorant or antiperspirant on your feet if your feet sweat heavily.
- Wash your feet with antibacterial soap.