Gara LV - 27.5 Reviews

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Designed for the all mountain skier seeking performance, the Gara LV (low volume) ski boot liners offer uncompromising edge control, with an engaging forward leaning design, keeping you balanced through bumps, steeps, powder, and chunder. Recognized as Best of 2021/2022 by Blister Magazine, the award winning Gara is the signature liner in our fleet and is now offered in low volume and high volume models to accommodate more skiers.

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KEN MACDONALD

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“I've known about zip-fit liners for some time and always thought them to be too expensive and a pain in the ass. I've watched the people I've worked with go through the routine of putting the liners on and then getting into the shell as something I didn't want to do. I have a medium-width forefoot and a narrow heel, and over the years, I've rarely had a boot that fits. My biggest mistake with the Zip Fit liner was not buying them sooner. Lange Shadow MV, Zip Fit Gara LV. Mac, Killington Vermont”

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Posted 1 year ago

You're not alone here Mac! We've heard this same sentiment from a number of skiers. We're happy you chose to make the switch and see what ZipFit is all about. Our most trusted testimonials come from skiers who work at the moment so thanks for sharing your experience and the work you do supporting the skiing community.

Posted 11 months ago

Michael Bianco

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“Skied at Utah for 2 weeks. Day 4 I packed my old liner out which already had temporary C shaped foam stuck around my ankles. I had bought the zipfits knowing this would likely happen. Used the boiled rice bag trick to premold them. Skies the rest of the vacation. Had to add 5 OMfit corks to my right and none to my left over the course of the vacation just with my foot differences but my ankle was no longer floating in either boot. Interestingly because adding to the tongue pushed my ankle back ….it also pulled my toes away from the front of my boot and I found I could ski longer in colder days because my toes stayed warmer. I had my doubts but buying new ski boots is probably my least favorite thing to do on the planet and thus far my zipfits are doing better than I had hoped.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I’ve skied 5 days in my new zip fits I can honestly say this is the most comfortable best performing liner I have ever skied I have been skiing for 56 years and this Gara LV is the best”

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Posted 1 year ago

Eric WAGSTAFF

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“Incredible liners that pack in not out. Dabello Krypton 130 (27.5 98 Last), Lange RS130 (27.5 97 Last) and Salomon Mnt. Lab (27.5 99 Last) I have about 75 days on these liners and they are awesome!! Rather than packing out after 15 or 20 days like a stock liner, these seem to pack in. The more days I ski them, the better they fit and conform to my foot irregularities. The heel and complete foot lock experienced with my Gara LV's are the best I have encountered...better than intuition foam and better than custom foam injection. Also, these are quite warm. Almost as warm as Intuitions and warmer than custom foam injection liners. These liners do not instantly conform to your foot like a Custom Foam Injection liner so see a good boot fitter like Ted Sump at the base of Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon before you ski them. The cork/gel matrix used in ZipFit Liners is very firm... more firm than even modern-day custom foam injection so revisit your boot fitter early and as often as needed. It took me about two or three sessions per pair with Ted for various grinds and punches to get these Gara LV's dialed. The quality and workmanship observed in ZipFits is like no other. Based upon how well they are working for me after 75 days, I am guessing I will get a least 300 more days out of these liners. So glad I purchased these. The cost is significant but you get what you pay for and these liners are worth every cent.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“In an age when things are mass-produced and looking at a modern boot's liner makes you cringe for workmanship and detail, the Zipfit is a welcome respite. Putting your feet into the Zipfit liner is a "thunk" as the heel locks itself into the heel pocket. It's a profound change from assembly line liners. Made in Italy. Worth every penny. This is the real deal. Getting feet into the liner is easy getting the whole thing into the shell takes a bit of practice and does take a bit more time. Time well spent. Things to change. Send them in a box. Not a bag. Seriously. A booklet that describes the cork addition removal process in detail. For 550$ Euro send a tube of cork. The "Thinsulate" label needs to go. It looks very cheap - and on such a beautiful piece of workmanship. Do I really need to see 3M??? And detracts from the look hugely. Seriously, get rid of it or hide it on the other side. The lace lock mechanism is OK but could benefit from an industrial designer's hand. I'd recess the power strap slightly into the liner - the power strap when all done up takes up a bit of room/ thickness find ways to reduce this bulk slightly. This is all minor stuff - this is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. How does it ski? Divinely. The heel hold and general fit is the best I've experienced in over fifty years of skiing. Remember Nordica Astral Slaloms? With these liners you can actually feel the snow. Highly recommend.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Martin Obysovsky

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Posted 2 years ago

“This is an excellent upgrade to the stock liners that came in my Atomics. They even alleviated some pressure point pain that had been getting difficult to deal with. With that said, they could be improved. I'd like to see a boa lace system if the dial could be positioned properly out of the way, and the power strap is a little cumbersome as well. Nevertheless, a very well-manufactured product, and the customer support is excellent.”

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Posted 2 years ago