Components of a ski boot

Ski boots are a key element in ensuring safety, comfort and performance on the slopes. Each component must be designed with the utmost precision to guarantee long-term reliability and durability. At Gi Di Meccanica, we design and manufacture all the components needed for ski boot closure systems, including small metal parts. Thanks to our know-how, we provide innovative and high-performance solutions to enhance the skier’s experience.

We use a mix of advanced manufacturing techniques, selected according to the specific requirements of each component. Our core expertise lies in cold forming, a high-productivity technology that enables the production of highly precise parts while ensuring mechanical strength and optimal material usage, reducing waste and production costs. This process is complemented by other production technologies to achieve the highest possible performance for each product.

In addition to component manufacturing, we also handle finishing and painting operations—critical steps to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic characteristics, such as corrosion resistance and longer product lifespan. The process is completed with the assembly of the various elements, making sure that each part integrates perfectly into the ski boot to ensure outstanding performance and maximum safety.

The main components we produce for ski boots:

1. Arm extension: enhances the grip of the buckle.
2. Ski-Walk mechanism: allows easy transition between ski and walk modes.
3. Threaded sleeve and threaded pin: essential components of the closure system that enable micro-adjustment of the buckle.
4. Toothplate: part of the closure system that allows macro-adjustment.
5. Catcher: connecting element with the toothplate.
6. Base: element that secures the buckle to a flap of the boot.
7. Arm: as the name suggests, this is the element used to apply the force needed to close the buckle and bring the boot flaps together.
8. Low-Tech inserts (toe and heel): ensure compatibility with specific alpine touring bindings.
9. Canting rivet: either eccentric or concentric, it allows the cuff to rotate relative to the shell.
10. Pin: enables the connection of the Ski-Walk lever.