In reply to AlanLittle:
"Entering a ski boot is very much like making love to a beautiful woman" - Swiss Tony.
1) Make sure all buckles and straps are completely undone and free. Anything just partly caught on its clasp will scupper your chances and result in disappointment.
2) Focus on the tongue, straight up, firmly and without compunction.
3) Wiggle in a bit side to side, on an angle as above.
And...blissful release after a bit of panting and moaning. And relax.
All the above should be related whilst rubbing down the bonnet of a red sports car, obviously.
b