Had a good slalom session in Wittengburg last week. GS training wasn't
that great though. Missed all tree days in pitztal due poor snow conditions!
One more month before the first World Cup race in Sölden. Few more tests for
boots and skiis and we'll be ready to race!
-J
I have signed a new cooperation agreement with Footbalance, a leading Finnish manufacturer of customized insoles. From now on, I´ll assume an active role in the R&D of Footbalance’s RACE insole designed for alpine boots.
The strict rules of slalom require ultra-thin insoles. I´m lending my expertise in the field to help Footbalance to develop a RACE insole that fits alpine boots and provides maximum foot support.
I´m an overpronator with stronger overpronation in my left foot than in my right foot. To correct this malposition, I wear Footbalance insoles that are 100% customized to correct the problems unique to each of my feet. The insoles help my feet and ankles stabilize my body and also help my feet absorb shock.
I had a Footbalance foot analysis in May, and this was the first time that I had a full view of the position of my ankles. It was a shock to see how serious my malposition was. I also realized that part of the thrust of my muscles was wasted because the alignment of my foot and leg was not straight.
This past spring I skied using Footbalance’s Coolmax insoles because, although the Ski insoles provide excellent support, they didn’t adhere to our size requirements. Now I’m working with Footbalance on testing a prototype that is stiffer but which is still thin enough to meet official requirements. Our goal is to finish the testing by the end of September and have the RACE insoles ready in time for the opening race.
The more custom insoles are used, the more benefit they provide in terms of overall performance. Therefore I have Footbalance insoles also in my leisure, golf, tennis, and running shoes.
The strict rules of slalom require ultra-thin insoles. I´m lending my expertise in the field to help Footbalance to develop a RACE insole that fits alpine boots and provides maximum foot support.
I´m an overpronator with stronger overpronation in my left foot than in my right foot. To correct this malposition, I wear Footbalance insoles that are 100% customized to correct the problems unique to each of my feet. The insoles help my feet and ankles stabilize my body and also help my feet absorb shock.
I had a Footbalance foot analysis in May, and this was the first time that I had a full view of the position of my ankles. It was a shock to see how serious my malposition was. I also realized that part of the thrust of my muscles was wasted because the alignment of my foot and leg was not straight.
This past spring I skied using Footbalance’s Coolmax insoles because, although the Ski insoles provide excellent support, they didn’t adhere to our size requirements. Now I’m working with Footbalance on testing a prototype that is stiffer but which is still thin enough to meet official requirements. Our goal is to finish the testing by the end of September and have the RACE insoles ready in time for the opening race.
The more custom insoles are used, the more benefit they provide in terms of overall performance. Therefore I have Footbalance insoles also in my leisure, golf, tennis, and running shoes.
-J
