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Shin Bruising Help!

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mcarmazzi
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Hey everyone,

I've been getting bruises on my shins almost every time I've skied for the past few years. My current boots are Dalbello Il Moros and I had Salomon SPK's before that. Both boots have given me bruises on my shin bone mainly towards the top of the tongue. I even bought the foam inserts called "eliminators" and those don't help.

I don't have too many ideas as to what could help so if you could let me know if you've experienced this as well or have anything beneficial to add it would be much appreciated. +K to help.

Thanks!

Dec 6 2010 5:02PM
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onenerdykid
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here's a general list of the main causes of shinbang (in no particular order):

-no footbed
-boot is wrong size (usually too big than too small)
-continually landing backseat
-having a gap between the tongue of the boot and your shin, either because you have chicken legs or simply because the tongue just doesn't match up to your leg
-boots that are too soft for you
-boots that are too stiff for you
-boots that are too low on your leg

do any of those sound familiar or describe your set up? let's narrow it down from there...
Dec 6 2010 5:08PM
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i.ski.NC
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This.
Dec 6 2010 5:18PM
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joshua
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I was getting some really bad shin bang with my Head Mojo XP's before. I think the main problem was that they were far to stiff for my style of riding. I would have them tight against my shins but I would still get shin bang. I got the shop to soften them, and now they hurt much less. A lot of people on here think booster straps help a lot too, if you use them correctly that is.
Dec 6 2010 5:21PM
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mcarmazzi
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My boots are 27.5 and they might be a tiny bit big. I would only guess half a size. There is also often a gap between the tongue and my leg, and the tongues are very soft but I don't think in a bad way. Thanks so much for your help
Dec 8 2010 12:19AM
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onenerdykid
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Definitely go see a boot-fitter and see if you are in the right shell. If you are in a shell too big, that's going to be 99% of your problem. If you are in the correct shell, make sure you get a good footbed. If your foot can move in the shell, then so does your shin- stop your foot from moving, you stop your shin from rotating as you flex forward. From there, have your boot-fitter make some pads that can take up the volume on your leg.

The more you can do to limit the movement of your foot/leg inside the boot, the less chance you will have shin bang.
Dec 8 2010 12:46PM
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mcarmazzi
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Great, I'll do just that. Thank you so much! You have been very helpful.
Dec 8 2010 4:35PM
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powday
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I had terrible shin bang a few seasons ago. Honestly, I bought a pair of SPK Kaos and the problem was solved. I know that sounds like Im just on the boots nuts, but seriously I have not had shin bang since. I think part of the reason is that 1, the boot fits my wide foot very well, and I dropped a size from my previous boots and 2, the draw-string on the SPK liner helps keep your shin snug with the boot so it doesn't move around at all. This might just be the case for me, and like other said def go see a boot fitter and get into something that fits your foot/leg/skier type. Good luck man, shin bang fucking blows.

If you decide to get SPKs, its smart to size a half to full size down because they do pack out. Seriously though one of the best boots I've worn. Pair them up with some booster straps for an even better combo.
Dec 8 2010 4:41PM
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joshua
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Foot beds are one of the best things you can buy when it comes to boots. Tried some out today for the first time and the difference was amazing. Your feet stay LOCKED in. No movement=way less shin bang.
Dec 9 2010 10:37PM
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harmoon
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i got boosters and footbeds and my shins still hurt lyka mo fo... i think the most important thing is to get a boot that really fits you
Dec 19 2010 8:09PM
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gnarles.
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you are probbaly not putting the booster strap on right
Dec 19 2010 8:18PM
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Juice.Doctor
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noob question, but where do i need to go to get foot beds. my shins have been kiilin me this season. can i just use the ones that they sell at dicks where you test your foot type and then get the pads you need?
Dec 19 2010 9:09PM
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SkiTheYeast
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He just needs fulltilts and he will be fine (:
Dec 19 2010 9:23PM
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Matty_K
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no, dont do that. go to your closest ski shop. they should have some really good footbeds. i dont recommend buying footbeds from dick's. its like buying a skateboard from walmart.
Dec 19 2010 10:05PM
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jdilla
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actually, I believe most dick's carry superfeet, which are pretty dope...
Dec 19 2010 10:54PM
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Juice.Doctor
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how much do footbeds cost at a ski shop?
Dec 20 2010 3:59PM
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onenerdykid
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anywhere from $30 to $200, but more expensive does not necessarily mean better. Make sure you go to someone who can assess what you need based on your specific foot profile. Sometimes that means a $60 footbed or sometimes that can mean $200... just depends on what you have going on with your feet.
Dec 20 2010 4:07PM
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harmoon
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that is a definate possibility, my dad picked them up for me so i never got to ask how to properly use it.... could you tell me the correct way?
Dec 20 2010 9:28PM
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