ST2002 Overview
Designed for those with the need for speed; the ST2002's unique two piece cuff design limits forward flex, from 16 to 20 degrees, keeping the skis pointed downhill and under control at high speeds.
THE HEAT FIT III
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A heat moldable liner designed to conform to the exact dimensions of your foot and lower leg. The Heat Fit III is constructed of multiple layers of ethylene vinyl acetate, with progressively softer layers against the foot; aiding comfort, ease of entry and overall warmth.
THE INNER CUFF
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60 durometer polyether TPU provides excellent lateral support for the ankle and lower leg. The cuff rests at 16 degrees and attaches to the clog at 4 fixed points, limiting the forward flex of the ST2002, and providing more stability at high speeds.
THE OUTER CUFF
A stiffer 65D polyether TPU wrapped around the back of the inner cuff limits the forward flex from 16-20 depending upon the skier’s ability, weight and strength.
THE CLOG
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Made from 69 durometer polyether TPU, the plastic used in the clog's construction is as stiff as the plastic found in high end, world cup race boots. The last shape is anotomically correct and can be further customized by a DaleBoot Authorized Fit Center to accommodate all foot forms and shapes.
THE 3 PIECE TONGUE & INSTEP CLOSURE SYSTEM
Unique to DaleBoot, the Three Piece Tongue and Instep Closure System utilizes 53 durometer polyether TPU on the shin tongue, instep spat and hinge spat. The progressively softer layers against the foot and leg provide comfort, ease of entry, absorb all forward flexion, and deliver 100% shell integrity while initiating turns.
THE CANTABLE & REPLACEABLE SOLE UNITS
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The result; precise cant correction, neutral balance on the ski and greatly enhanced power transmission to the ski's edge. Proper cant correction takes into account the physical shape of the leg and the affect it has on weight distribution under foot. For example, the weight distribution of a bow-legged skier would be towards the outside of the foot, unequally distributing weight to the outside edge of the ski, & limiting the ability to transfer power to the ski's inside edge while initiating turns. DaleBoot measures the skier's leg shape to the degree and cant corrects closest to the snow, by removing the boot's neutral sole units and replacing them with properly canted soles. Our canted soles are replaceable with extended wear, further extending the life of your boot.
THE ADJUSTABLE FOOTBED
Sitting between the liner and outer shell, the footbed is capable of being finely adjusted to correct for pronation or supination. When a skier pronates, the ankles roll inwards as weight is distributed to the foot. The opposite is true for supination. Both are a simple result of the biomechanics of the ankle, or the way in which the 33 joints, 28 bones, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles of the foot interact to distribute weight. Correcting for this allows the skier to transfer power from the upper body through the knee, directly to the downhill inside edge of the ski. Without it, a large percentage of the skier's power is mis-directed prior to being transferred to the ski's edge. In addition, the inside ankle bone of a pronating skier is constantly banging the inside of the cuff, causing pain, bruising and discomfort. Properly corrected skier's experience far greater power transmission, more comfort, edge control and are able to execute better turns. The footbed can also be adjusted to accommodate high or low arch volumes to support the foot and improve blood circulation to the toes. It can also be raised to accommodate for slight leg length discrepencies.