How BOA Ski Boots Actually Work (Watch)

Ski tech has changed a heck of a lot over the past 20 years or so. We turned in straight skis for rockered skis with spiffy sidecuts, beacons actually work (unless they get recalled!), and fancy tracking apps recreate our afternoon tours as glorious three-dimensional digital tableaus. The next big thing, which you'll already know about if you're clued into industry chit-chat, is the BOA ski boot. What's a BOA, you ask? I'll get into the details in a second. First, check out this video showi