Nordica Women's Beast 12
Nordica Olympia Beast 12 Women's boot is listed as the most popular ski boot for women as of March 2010 by skichalet.com. This model is designed for those skiers who are looking for a high quality, comfortable boot that performs well without the extreme stiffness. It has a widened forefoot and a flex rating of 90 to 100 (Nordica maximum is 130). It is also equipped with a polyether shell and cuff material with pivoting fast slide-in system for easy entry and maximum comfort. Its footbed boasts a soft cushion with just the right amount of rigidity. This combination of functionality and comfort makes the Nordica one of the best rated ski boots for women.
Aspen Ski & Board (Nordica Dealer)
1175 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
614-459-6666
nordica.com
Full Tilt Soul Sister
Full Tilt Soul Sister is one of the best rated all-mountain ski boots for women. This model received five stars from Backcountry.com reviewers and as of March 2010, it is listed as the top ranking women's ski boot. Equipped with features like a multi-density plastic shell material and full-tilt intuition women's pro liner, this boot doesn't just perform, it is also quite comfortable.
Other features include a flex index of 8/10, three buckles and an active bootboard for maximum impact absorption. It also has a conforming cuff built to support and accommodate a woman's calf shape.
Evo Retail Store (Full Tilt Dealer)
122 NW 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
866-386-1590
fulltiltboots.com
Salomon Scarlet
Rated consistently with 5 stars (out of 5) by backcountry.com customers, this boot gets rave reviews for fit and comfort. As its brand's highest end of freeride boot, the Scarlet is packed with excellent features like Mono-material PU shell, bi-material PU cuff, four titanium buckles and a supportive heel cushioning system. It is also equipped with a double dismantle canting allowing for a better fit to match the skiers lower leg shape. The Scarlet also has a heat moldable liner and a stiff flex allowing for comfort as well as maximum control and durability.
Sierra Snowboard & Ski (Salomon Dealer)
5400 Date Ave
Sacramento, CA 95841
800-401-1751
sierrasnowboard.com
Article Written By Rona Aquino
Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.
