The simple fact is that your skiing and snowboarding skills will improve much faster with properly fitting gear that works for your body and your goals. The boot, of course, is the most important piece — they mold the footbeds to the shape of your foot and help you find the boot with the proper size, width and level of flexibility.

Chuck walked me through everything and then re-explained anything I needed. The first question he asked was actually, "Do you have time for us to properly fit a ski boot for you?" They want to make sure they are giving you the best experience so leave with the best fitting boot and don't feel rushed.

When it came to skis themselves, there are a lot of factors to consider but they broke it down with questions that were easy to answer — and I even got to pick the colors I liked best!

In the end, I feel like I got everything I needed to take my skiing to the next level and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season. I am thankful that you can find great knowledge and stellar deals at McU Sports; they want to make sure you are geared up and safe on the slopes!

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