Ski boot orthotic
OwnerKevin Phillipsinventor
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Abstract
A custom-fit ski boot orthotic which efficiently transfers movement of the foot to the edges of the skis. The orthotic has a substantially rigid base plate attached to a rigid heel post. The base plate has an arch portion 20-40% shallower than the skier's actual arch which permits the limited movement necessary for foot comfort, without any significant loss in transfer efficiency. The base plate also has a heel cup portion to prevent heel roll. The orthotic of the present invention may be used as an insert or be built into the footbed of a ski boot.
Claims14
A custom fit ski boot orthotic device which eliminates foot misalignment and efficiently transfers energy from a skier's foot to the edges of a ski, said device comprising:
- a base formed of a substantially rigid material, said base holding a skier's foot almost static within the ski boot;
- an arch portion formed in said base, said arch portion shaped so as to be shallower than the skier's actual arch;
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- a heel support means attached to said base portion for providing a small amount of heel lift.
A ski boot which efficiently transfers energy from a skier's foot to the edges of the skis comprising:
- a ski boot having a footbed portion;
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- orthotic means coupled to said footbed for holding a skier's foot essentially static within said ski boot and correcting any misalignment of the skier's foot, said orthotic means including a base formed of substantially rigid material, said base having an arch portion and a heel support portion, said arch portion shaped so as to be 20-40% shallower than the skier's actual arch.
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