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Shins are always getting briused. How do I stop??

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ArMOrBuGz
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Hey,
My shins are always getting briused everytime I go out and launch jumps. Especially If I land in the back seat. I got salomon 1080 boots and its still happening. I usually ride in NY, so it sucks, but I got to go to UTAH for a week. So I was dropping some nice cliffs, and one day I got the courage for a 35 fter, I landed and exploded into powder and bruised the SHIT out of my shins, since then it's been bad after eveytime I do a 360 or just land a little back on the jump. The 1080 boots might be a lttle big for me because they packed in, so I'm going to try a size smaller next time. But still I don't think it will help, I also wanted to try the salomon Performa 7.0 boot. I tryed one on and they flex nice and they have good padding. So i'm wondering if I need a softer boot?? I figured the 1080 boot was soft enough. or Maybe the smaller size will help. Any INFO would be great. Thanks
Jan 26 2004 10:08PM
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ifsa_alum
Posts: 355 - Karma: 10
OK, something's not right with the fit so looking for new boots is a good idea. In the meantime, try wrapping the powerstrap only around the liner behind the front cuff of the shell. This will tighten up the fit between your shin and the liner.

This photo gives you an idea of what I'm talking about:



Hope this helps.
Jan 26 2004 11:07PM
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Livin4Dome
Posts: 138 - Karma: 10
^yea, but a booster strap still doesnt save ya from the dreeded pain of landing in the back seat.




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Jan 28 2004 3:05AM
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rocketboy
Posts: 123 - Karma: 10
get boots that actualy fit and you not get shin bang
Jan 28 2004 3:29PM
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jibbles
Posts: 406 - Karma: 13
shin bang is just a part of skiing. it comes from going big.
Jan 28 2004 3:40PM
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dirty_dreb
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quit skiing.
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Jan 28 2004 4:57PM
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GeneralButtNaked
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wear your boots more so it doesnt happen and you dont cry about it
Jan 28 2004 5:03PM
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brody
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moleskins!!


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Jan 28 2004 8:26PM
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What_A_Wookie
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crank those bitches
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Jan 28 2004 10:08PM
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