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Shinbang Solution

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neiche
Posts: 269 - Karma: 50
I do millions of little 3's on everything, but at the end of the day, my shins are KILLING me. Even when I don't actually fall or land way too far back.

My only solution is poppin ibuprofen a lot.
I have Nordica Superchargers, so maybe it has something to do with the boot?

But how do I stop getting shinbang every single time I ski?

Thanks
Mar 23 2009 12:37PM
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ski-plastic
Posts: 311 - Karma: 64
Give booster straps a go!
Try search as well cause theres a whole load of threads on shinbang.
Mar 23 2009 12:40PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
are your shins moving around inside the boot?
boots are supposed to fit like cast, so if there is too much room to move, then they won't work properly and you will shin bang like little wayne.
Mar 23 2009 12:42PM
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neiche
Posts: 269 - Karma: 50
Aren't booster straps just the straps on the ski boot? Or are they different?


Mar 23 2009 12:53PM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,019
booster straps are elastic therefore holding the tongue to your shin and allows the tongue to move with your shin so you have less hit on the shin
Mar 23 2009 12:58PM
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pjbauer
Posts: 2148 - Karma: 495
either booster straps or better boots
Mar 23 2009 1:04PM
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East.
Posts: 2314 - Karma: 128
you werent fitted correctly.
Mar 23 2009 1:14PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
yep, go get fitted again! o and i know everyone is thinking it....

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Mar 23 2009 1:23PM
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pjbauer
Posts: 2148 - Karma: 495
i am yet to find a ski shop near me with fill tilts
Mar 23 2009 2:07PM
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7-11_Slurpee
Posts: 1142 - Karma: 1,552
There only sold in the cool states. My state is not one of them. =(
Mar 23 2009 2:11PM
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my_ar5_steeze
Posts: 1314 - Karma: 99
booster straps man, honestly, i had the same problem myself, i couldnt ski more than 2 days in a row cuz it was so bad, i got booster straps, been riding with then ever since i got them, and my problem is gone
Mar 23 2009 2:14PM
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BigJew
Posts: 6974 - Karma: 79
Don't land backseat. Trust me, I've tried every solution. Shintronics, Booster Straps, Full Tilts, Foam inserts. Shin splints are caused by stretching the muscles on your shins when you lean back. If you look at every single ski boot you can see that your shins are on the losing end of a lever. My biggest advice is to land switch whenever you can.
Mar 23 2009 2:35PM
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bdowning
Posts: 1630 - Karma: 243
get boots that fit.
Mar 23 2009 2:38PM
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Smuffy
Posts: 4685 - Karma: 3,407
this doesnt seem to work for everybody, but i just wear my boots really, really loose. ive always done it, and as soon as i tightened my boots i got shinbang. try it out sometime
Mar 23 2009 2:50PM
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dandougherty
Posts: 1002 - Karma: 2,619
some one told me that if you shave your legs it helps.  he like swore by it.  i havent tried it, it sounds like bullshit
Mar 23 2009 2:54PM
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Smuffy
Posts: 4685 - Karma: 3,407
i think he just wants you to shave your legs. then he can laugh at you after
Mar 23 2009 2:58PM
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gr4
Posts: 1499 - Karma: 945
i've heard that too but i dont see how that would help at all. maybe if your really desperate to find a solution you could give it a try.
Mar 23 2009 3:11PM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
I have heard this as well.  The only real solution is ski proper and don't land back seat.  I have had this problem and you just have to learn to ski better, its tough
Mar 23 2009 3:18PM
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wiscorider
Posts: 308 - Karma: 32
every since i started riding the kreations i havnt gotten any shinbang so i recomend those and full tilts.. and make sure the fit well
Mar 23 2009 4:19PM
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