RIP Sven Coomer, The "Forrest Gump of Ski Boots"

Sven Coomer, founder of ZipFit and a ski boot design visionary, passed away on Monday, March 10, at 84 in Carbondale, Colorado. According to the International Skiing History Association, he was with his children, Robin and Seth, during his last moments.Coomer’s impact on the world of ski gear design was outsized. In the equipment locker, you’re bound to find his fingerprints everywhere.
He revolutionized the design of the modern ski boot and contributed to or developed an enormous li