upper cuff - / ˈʌpə kʌf / -
noun
Part of a ski boot that wraps around the shin, upper ankle and calf. This is a key component in transferring power from the skier into the ski, this aids turn initiation and speed control through extension and compression.
\\ I've added a ratchet to my power straps, I am hoping this is going to allow me to drive more force through the upper cuff in the bumps.
