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Skiiers Thumb

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JstHuckIt
Posts: 422 - Karma: 16
I seem ti get it everytime when I use poles...
How many other people have a issue with skiers thumb??? If I came up with a product to prevent it would anyone buy it? Is there even a product already?
Dec 14 2008 7:27PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
the product is no poles
Dec 14 2008 8:38PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
or you could just put your poles one right. make sure you put your hand up through the strap and hold the grip over the strap. most people just go down through the strap and this causes skiers thumb.
Dec 14 2008 8:46PM
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sstricky
Posts: 1876 - Karma: 111
i would buy your product yo.
Dec 14 2008 8:55PM
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tricker
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
I do this and never have a problem
Dec 14 2008 11:27PM
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ShredTheGnarnia
Posts: 2544 - Karma: 79
ad for product: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=31683122&id=29005168

not sure if it works but./.....
Dec 14 2008 11:54PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
this would work because it forces you to put on the pole strap correctly. it's the same thing as if you were to put on the pole straps like youre supposed to.
Dec 15 2008 12:34AM
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Trashpuppet
Posts: 529 - Karma: 123
i disagree. i get it all the time and i do this.
Dec 15 2008 10:26AM
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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
Yup! That's how youre supposed to do it!

Dec 15 2008 11:17AM
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JstHuckIt
Posts: 422 - Karma: 16
I used to do that but it's uncomfortable...the idea I have in mind allows your thumb to stay on the same side as your fingers while still allowing you to use your pole properly...
Dec 16 2008 10:04PM
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TeamJones
Posts: 629 - Karma: 12
I've gotten skier's thumb twice in my right hand. The first time I went to this hand physical therapy doctor in Park City who made me a custom hand brace. I've seen pictures on here of the same thing before. I wore that for six weeks after each time, prevents it from moving so it can heal.

Really all you can do is let go of your poles as you fall and don't try to use your hands to break your fall. Each time I've done it I've held on to my pole, in which case it doesn't really matter how you use your strap (I don't use it, btw).
Dec 16 2008 10:10PM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
There is a pretty good solution. Go to an occupational therapist and get a custom thumb brace made while holding a pole- they're thin, so they fit under gloves and they prevent your thumbs from getting torn up. I've torn a ligament in my thumb twice and now i always ski with them on.
Dec 16 2008 11:59PM
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