What qualifies a "boot fitter"?

someone that fits your boot

experience

JakeSmithexperience

how do you gain said "experience"

You can go to Master Fit University http://masterfituniversity.com/ For about 400 bucks you can be a master boot fitter.


...or you could just work at a shop longer than the other guys who work there ... then you become the shops master boot fitter by default.

Fitting boots is probably the easiest thing I have ever done. You don't need to take any classes or get certified just get a job at a ski shop and sell boots.

find a trained and certified fitter! even if its 1000 miles away, even if they have to adjust things every time you ski....have new liners molded every year at most expensive shop before buying your day pass....do not try this at home. for the sake of this website!!!!, do not attempt to give or take advice about fitting alpine ski boots.
furthermore, there is only one acceptable boot design for your mom to make alpine carves AND the hucking of triple flips, these ski boots shall hinder aggressive performance and style for the sake of the greater good.

LOL

be your own pro.

Lus146Fitting boots is probably the easiest thing I have ever done. You don't need to take any classes or get certified just get a job at a ski shop and sell boots.

Don't buy boots from this guy...

Beetle_KillYou can go to Master Fit University http://masterfituniversity.com/ For about 400 bucks you can be a master boot fitter.


...or you could just work at a shop longer than the other guys who work there ... then you become the shops master boot fitter by default.

THIS

Masterfit is an intensive program that one has to go through to be Masterfit boot fitter certified. I work at a Ski Shop (Ski Stop, in MA) last year, and for many years they were the only Masterfit certified Ski Shop in Massachusetts! People came from al over, I even remember a guy from Cali. Anywho. OP now you know.

when I think boot fitter, i think a private store for boots specifically. i don't know how common they are wherever you people are from but i know few around Tahoe and there is one or two in Mammoth. This way you know you are getting an experienced person because all they do is deal with boots.

Work in a shop with someone (or several someones) who have been doing it for years and learn from them is pretty much the answer.

Surefoot

Experience, and a genuine passion for the sport. It's all well people getting a winter job in a ski store and being trained to fit boots, but understanding skiing is more important. Can't be an ace boot fitter if your only interest is world of warcraft. You need to understand what people need, and why they need it, and the majority of the time - help them understand why that is what they need...

im getting two sides here

when you get new boots, they "should" be fitted by an expert. if you have this availability, an expert will size your shell small, and blow out the shell to fit perfectly around your foot (sure foot charges 1000'$, tanner rainville will tell you if its worth it), you will constantly need adjusting by said technician. the liner will pack out, and will need replacing. any boot fitter will surely know everything about skiing, and will have no respect for anyone but their own shred prowess.

as far as newschoolers... any 3 piece raichele design ski boot will come with instructions on setting your canting and forward lean. take the liner out of your shell and stand in the boots at shoulder length apart. adjust the upper part of the boot with the micro adjustment bolts to center your legs in the openings of the boots. re-assemble and test before going shredding. do whatever it takes to make your boots comfortable and shock proof... remember the same boots your mom buys are not the same boots you want to stomp a 15 foot urban drop to flat...I set the boots up as far forward leaning as possible. Any modifications past this are not appropriate for sharing on open forums....

Kill everybody and claim your dominance as master boot fitter of the universe

I have a degree in Ski Industry Business from Colorado Mountain College and part of the program included Boot Fitting on two levels. It was a good start to get experience. I now have two certifications for boot fitting from taking those courses. Also Look into http://www.masterfituniversity.com They are the industry standard in boot fitting certification.

But really surefoot is the answer.