Skiing - Sore Shins

[Trev]

So,

My shins have been getting pretty sore skiing and I do NOT believe this is a shin splint issue considering I run/walk without any issue.. and I've had shin splints before.. and it's a different pain/discomfort.

I've skied a dozen times this year, usually a few days apart.. but this last week I skied on Friday and then again last night. Friday I skied pretty hard/aggressively.. and Last night I had to call it early, both shins are simply killing me..

Is this something that may be boot related? my boots don't feel all that uncomfortable really, actually they are more comfortable now then at the start of the season (newer boots)..

I know nothing about boot fitting, adjustments etc.. and I would hope to not have to blow hundreds on new boots..

Thoughts ?

 

[o3jeff]

Sounds like a boot or shin problem to me....

Nothing to really add other than go see a boot fitter(skidmarks should be able to help)

 

[Trev]

Sounds like a boot or shin problem to me....

Nothing to really add other than go see a boot fitter(skidmarks should be able to help)

Or a shin replacement? lol..

 

[deadheadskier]

yep see a bootfitter.

maybe join the Krypton club as well. Dalbello's and Fulltilt are both known for lack of 'lange bang' on the shins.

 

[o3jeff]

Or a shin replacement? lol..

I would shop for a 2 fer 1 deal

 

[Trev]

yep see a bootfitter.

maybe join the Krypton club as well. Dalbello's and Fulltilt are both known for lack of 'lange bang' on the shins.

Will do thanks for the info..

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

as per skiing magazine....buy a couple of beer coozies....cut them and put them between your boot and shin...extra padding

 

[wa-loaf]

Shin Bang. Your legs are moving around too much in the cuff. A little padding in front of the cuff will usually help. You can glue a beer cozy on there if you want or go to a site like Tognar.com where they sell the real foam shin pads. The basic tongue pads are probably all you need.

 

[wa-loaf]

yep see a bootfitter.

maybe join the Krypton club as well. Dalbello's and Fulltilt are both known for lack of 'lange bang' on the shins.

Tried on Dalbello's and my shins instantly hurt if I put pressure on the tongue. So I disagree.

 

[deadheadskier]

Tried on Dalbello's and my shins instantly hurt if I put pressure on the tongue. So I disagree.

fair enough. different fits for different folks. It is how they're marketed though.....

 

[Mildcat]

I would think Booster Straps would help. My Nordicas came with them and the tounge stays glued to my shin. Their website also claims it helps with shin bang. http://www.skimetrix.com/landing.html

 

[deadheadskier]

what is the difference between Booster straps and the standard velcro straps on boots?

 

[MR. evil]

Maybe it has somethig to do with you being in your late 30's and spending 2 of the last 3 days skiing the park and going pretty big off that last hit. Just sayin.

 

[Mildcat]

what is the difference between Booster straps and the standard velcro straps on boots?

Basically the Booster Strap stretches.

When used correctly, it guarantees maximum ski boot performance and therefore extraordinary ski control, improving comfort and completely eliminating the empty space between the boot tongue and shin, thus serving a shock-absorber function and aiding the prevention of shin bang and other boot maladies. The Booster Strap is made of high strenght elastomeric webbing with an anti-slip micro-adjustable cam buckle. The elastomer allows flexibility, vibration and shock damping. The cam buckle assures a better fit and more comfort. The Booster Strap elastically fastens together the leg and the ski boot and provides direct ski control so the skis will start turning sooner and and will end the turn faster. The graded elasticity of the product allows skiers to choose the reaction speeds that best suit their technical and physical characteristics and skiing ability.

 

[KevinF]

what is the difference between Booster straps and the standard velcro straps on boots?

Booster straps are useful and the standard velcro straps are useless? i.e., you can actually get a booster strap tight, so you can get good pressure all around your boot cuffs.

 

[Trev]

Shin Bang. Your legs are moving around too much in the cuff. A little padding in front of the cuff will usually help. You can glue a beer cozy on there if you want or go to a site like Tognar.com where they sell the real foam shin pads. The basic tongue pads are probably all you need.

Shins moving around too much? really ? Even with boots snugly buckled up?
Hrmm.. will poke around a bit then..

 

[Trev]

Booster straps are useful and the standard velcro straps are useless? i.e., you can actually get a booster strap tight, so you can get good pressure all around your boot cuffs.

Good question answer thingy..

So, my boots, though snug at the buckles may be a bit loser at the top where I have the velcro strap... and the booster strap will allow me to ' buckle ' the boot snugly at a higher point stopping the shin bang..

Or am I losing my marbles ? rofl..

 

[Madroch]

Maybe it has somethig to do with you being in your late 30's and spending 2 of the last 3 days skiing the park and going pretty big off that last hit. Just sayin.

+1... I am a little stiff for days everytime a ski hard either in excess of 5 hours or on back to back days. Mostly lower back, with quad/calf stuff. Nothing deblitating.. and usually loosens up after a gym session or two, but I don't ever recall being stiff when younger, even after going 7 hours a day for a week straight ...

 

[o3jeff]

Try working out the calves so they fill the boot.

Getting old sucks....

 

[Madroch]

Try working out the calves so they fill the boot.

Getting old sucks....

How bout calf implants-- probably cheaper than new boots....