We’ve already covered the best skis, and in later episodes, we’ll be covering the best ski jackets, helmets, goggles, gloves and socks, as well as a special episode focussing on ski touring equipment.
This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham.
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now.
SHOW NOTES
Don't buy to match your outfit (2:30)
The benefits of footbeds (5:00)
What is the ‘shell’? (7:00)
What is the ‘liner’? (8:00)
How to store your ski boots (10:30)
What is the ‘Last’? (11:30)
What is ‘Mondopoint’? (12:30)
Chat about buckles and BOA (14:00)
What is a ‘Powerstrap’? (18:00)
What is ‘Flex’? (19:00)
What is ‘GripWalk’? (21:00)
Find out about the new Phaenom boot range from Faction (26:00)
Listen to Iain’s interview with Bode Miller (49:00)
THE BEST SKI BOOTS OF 2025
Nordica Speed Machine 3 Boa 120 (28:00)
‘An excellent boot for advanced piste and all-mountain skiers’, £530
Head Edge 95 W HV GW (32:00)
‘Brilliant boot if you value comfort and ease of use’, £370
K2 BFC 120 BOA GW (35:45)
‘Built For Comfort’ with enough power for advanced skiers’, £525
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 105 GW (39:30)
Freeride Hybrid Women’s boot with ‘amazing downhill performance’, £590
Scarpa 4Quattro XT (45:15)
One of the best freeride boots on the market’, £700
ELLIS BRIGHAM’S CHOICE
Toby from Ellis Brigham in Covent Garden chose the Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130 (49:00) at £700
Feedback (53:30)
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@rosbifsa660 (YouTube) asked about the thin edge on the Nordica Enforcer, included in our ‘Best Skis’ episode, which Al answers (54:00)
BigMountainBob (Instagram) asked about the Atomic Bents and DPS freeride skis and adds “The DPS Lotus 124 carbon is my all-time favourite pow ski.” (57:00)
James Rice: “Just finished the "Best Skis for 2025" episode. Like all your episodes, this one was outstanding. Al has an excellent command of the subject, and he explains the basic foundational factors that go in to ski selection in an enjoyable and understandable way.”
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Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now.
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