🎿 CarveCast Ep. 22 — My Ski Boot Journey: 5 Boots, Mistakes, Fixes & What You MUST Know Before Buying

Ski boots can make or break your skiing. In Episode 22, Adam opens up about his full ski boot journey — the five boots he’s owned, what went wrong, what finally went right, and the costly lessons learned along the way.

K2, Fischer, Lange and head kaliber. Boa vs non boa. Boa 2. Dual Boa. Gripwalk.

If you’re thinking of buying new ski boots, upgrading, or wondering whether you chose the right pair… this episode will save you pain, money, and frustration.

👢 In this episode:

• The 5 boots Adam has owned – what worked and what didn’t

• Flex ratings, last widths & how to choose the right one

• ZipFit liners — why they can transform boot comfort & control

• BOA vs buckles — who should use which system

• GripWalk soles — when they help and when they’re a problem

• Why professional boot fitting matters more than brand or model

• Signs your boots are wrong & how to get them fixed

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🧠 Next episode preview: We dive into skis — choosing the right ski for your level, discipline and conditions, including common buying mistakes.

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🎿 CarveCast Ep. 21 — Sammy Goodlass: From Racer to Verbier Ski School Founder (Pulse Snowsports)

This episode features Sammy, a ski instructor and founder of Pulse Snow Sports, sharing his journey from early ski racing beginnings to 13 years instructing in Verbier. He discusses his training path, coaching philosophies, adapting to learners, and the value of diverse teaching styles.

Sammy covers practical tips for finding the right instructor, improving technique (posture, edge control, fore-aft movement), and using tools like CARV. He also talks about ski gear choices, creating online content, and why in-person lessons remain essential. The conversation closes with personal favorites and advice for aspiring instructors.

🏔️ In this episode

• Sammy’s path from East Yorkshire to Verbier

• What makes a truly great ski instructor

• How to start a ski school in Switzerland (the real process)

• Teaching philosophies that transform performance

• Level 1 & Level 2 training insights — adapting drills to the skier

• Fundamentals done right: carving, rotation, pressure, balance

• Why Verbier is still one of the best places to grow a ski career

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👤 Guest — Sammy Goodlass / Pulse Snowsports

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Episode 20 of the Carvecast celebrates the 20-episode milestone with a big snowfall roundup across the Alps, a recap of the London Snow Show, and early-season resort and webcam updates.

The host discusses new gear (including Oakley FlowScape goggles), upcoming trips and guest interviews, and answers listener questions about how to become a Level 1 and Level 2 ski instructor, training routes, shadowing and qualifications.

Listen for plans for the winter season, stompy camp recommendations, social links for more clips and reviews, and a preview of the next episode with Verbier instructor Sammy Skis.

🎿 CarveCast Ep. 20 — 20 Episodes Deep! Big Snowfall Roundup, London Snow Show Recap & Instructor Q&A

Episode 20 marks a major milestone for the CarveCast! Adam celebrates with a full Alps snowfall update, fresh resort webcams, and early-season conditions from Zermatt to Val d’Isère.

He recaps highlights from the London Snow Show, dives into new ski gear including the Oakley FlowScape goggles, and answers listener questions about how to become a Level 1 and Level 2 ski instructor — from shadowing hours to official qualifications.

Also in this episode:

🏔️ Snowfall totals and best resorts to ski right now

🎿 How to train for Level 1 & Level 2 IASI exams

🎧 New Stomp It Camp recommendations

🗓️ Upcoming ski trips, gear reviews & guest interviews

👀 Preview: next week with Verbier instructor Sammy Skis

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