Ski
ALINE was born in the mountains, when founder (and cliff jumper) Gordon Hay first began stabilizing his feet using duct tape and bar napkins. Almost 20 years later, we’ve built Gordon's career knowledge into the world’s best foot suspension system. Here’s what ALINE does for your skiing:
- ALIGNS your legs and ankles to give you a “flat” responsive ski.
- STABILIZES your feet to eliminate discomfort and maximize performance.
- SUSPENDS your foot structures, for balance and control you can’t get any other way.
ALINES have been in the boots of X-Games gold medalists and have nailed countless first descents and spectacular big mountain lines. They also make for happy feet and great days at the local hill. The bottom line: Nothing makes your boot work better.
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