Intuition Pro Wrap Liner
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Many of our top boot fitters asked us for a product that was lower volume. The Pro Wrap with a 7mm sole was better, but not low enough. So this year we have come out with a liner that will do it all. Low volume or high volume the Pro Wrap can do it. Low Volume Boot Shells With a 2mm thick rubber sole it is perfect for putting into low volume shells and still being able to get that custom foot bed in. To further reduce the volume we gave it a 5mm thick toe box instead of the usuall 12mm thick for extra toe room. However, it still has the benefit of being 12mm thick in the upper portion. This allows it to be fully customizable around the rest of the foot. Especially the heel and ankle pockets. |
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High Volume Boot Shells. Each pair will come with a removable 5mm thick insole made from Intuition's foam. Making it heat moldable like the rest of the liners. With this insert the liner will also accommodate large volume shells. It truly is our closest liner that is going to be able to be custom fit to any and all shells. Fitting Tip: For best results a lubricant should be used when slipping the cooked liner into the shell. The rubber sole can be slightly tacky when hot. |
Why Are Intuition Custom Ski Boot Liners So Different?
Ultralon Closed Cell Foam: What sets intuition apart from all the other liners now on the market is the proprietary Ultralon closed cell foam. Closed cell foam is the material used in wetsuits, which gives it incredible insulation properties. This means that it maintains body heat inside the boot. Unlike open cell foam which is more like the foam in a seat cushion, which will absorb water and let cold air pass through.
By itself Ultralon is a rigid material, so it alleviates the need for excess stiffening materials. This makes the Intuition liner considerably lighter than any other liner on the market.
The material properties of ultralon closed cell foam add strength, structure and durability to the liner. For the avid skier, a typical liner may only last one season before packing out. Intuition liners will be sure to last 200 full days of skiing.
The Ultralon can be molded up to three different times with no compromise to the liner’s integrity. This means your liner can be transferred twice to different or new shells after your initial fitting. Whether it be a slight change in the shape/size of your foot, or a transfer to a new shell, the liners can be remolded for a new customized fit.
Thermo-Moldable: Traditionally, one ski boot was made to fit all foot types. The Intuition Liner is unlike any on the market because once heated the liner will take the exact shape of the entire foot. Since the liner can be specifically customized to your foot and your shell there is a perfect transfer of energy from your foot to the liner to the shell. This gives your ski set up an ultra-responsive feel, because no energy is lost in open spaces or sloppy cushioning.
New Wrap Technology: The new wrap will increase the performance of any boot, new or old. Because the wrap binds on itself it actually stiffens the boot and transfers pressure to the ski tips better than a tongued liner does. Adding an intuition liner to an old shell is an economical way to give new life to your skiing experience.
How it's made
For Intuition liners, only the best will do. All of our products are made from our very own, specially formulated thermo-forming closed cell EVA foam. This foam consists of millions of tiny cells, or bubbles, which are created by pouring measured amounts of the mixed ingredients into a two-piece mold which is heated slowly and evenly to a specific temperature and pressure. It is then allowed to cool to ambient temperature before the mold is opened and the foam is removed.
Why it's great!
Only Intuition has access to this unique material, which has a very uniform cell structure and high percentage (70% – 80%) of cross-linkage between molecules in each cell wall. This means that the foam does not allow the gases in each of the tiny bubbles to migrate to the others, which would change the shape of the foam. The membrane between the cells is treated with chemical “fillers” which create a more homogeneous membrane. These properties result in the ability to heat-mold the foam into a specific shape, which it will retain until re-heated. This is how Intuition guarantees the highest quality ‘memory’, the least heat-related shrinkage, and the most resistance to ‘packing out’.
Weight and Warmth
All Intuition foams are much lighter than materials used in traditional stitched and injection liners. Our liners are not weighed down by heavy plastics or powder fillers, and even our stiffest cuff reinforcements are made of 100% foam. Intuition liners will not only provide you with superior warmth and comfort, they are also up to 0.5 kilograms (1 pound) lighter than other brands.
Molding and Memory
Molding Intuition liners to your foot and your boot at the same time, allows us to provide a completely customized, full contact fit. The process requires that the liner be heated for a period of time, until the foam is soft and malleable. It is then ready to mold to your foot and the inside of your boot for increased comfort and improved performance. The foam can be reheated several times without compromise, which means molded liners can be spot-heated for small specific adjustments, or completely re-molded to fit them to new shells or footbeds.