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Shin bang any cures???

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hot_rod
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I have shin bang and I'm not allowed to ski for a week, anybody gat a good cure???
Dec 21 2011 12:09AM
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eastcoastplanker
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how are you not aloud to ski for a week? and inb4 fulltilts
Dec 21 2011 12:12AM
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.R-Lohin
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Get bootfitted and get good socks fixed my shinbang, don't listen to everybody saying Full Tilts. Sure they help but I spent 60 on new socks rather than 600 on new boots...
Dec 21 2011 12:14AM
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M.Tipsey
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land centered!
Dec 21 2011 12:14AM
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.Jacob
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this is an extremely valid point.
Dec 21 2011 12:15AM
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chiefbroseph
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fulltilts bra! hotdogers, tommy talnuts etc.
Dec 21 2011 12:15AM
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POWDER.RANGER
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tighten yer boots
Dec 21 2011 12:16AM
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NinetyFour
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And maybe even take a look at booster straps
Dec 21 2011 12:16AM
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Ian.D
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SPK= no shin bang
Dec 21 2011 12:18AM
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POWDER.RANGER
Posts: 1698 - Karma: -24
and try super feet yellow footbeds, prevents your heel from sliding forwards and therefore preventing/eleminating toe bang and shin bang
Dec 21 2011 12:19AM
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KillaSteeze
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Dec 21 2011 12:20AM
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Jamie_Baril
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A. Get yourself some spk's

B. DONT SKI OR LAND IN THE BACKSEAT

Dec 21 2011 12:28AM
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I.B
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i took some tempupeditc material from an old pillow and cut it down so it would fit in my boots. Works fucking great
Dec 21 2011 12:32AM
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inactive
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wrap your shins in saran wrap and jump in the shower
Dec 21 2011 12:55AM
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ReignMan
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huh?
Dec 21 2011 2:13AM
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Where-am-I
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i used to get shin bang real bad, then i got  il moros, havn't had any this season
Dec 21 2011 2:19AM
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philwbc
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First: Search shin bang/shin splints on google and find out what you're dealing with.

Firstly: Find out what caused your problem. In this case it's obviously skiing (but mainly bad fitted boots, missing footbeds, bad socks and skiing/landing backseat are the factors). That being said you since it's a muscle strain you can simply get it from skiing intense and alot. Try to fix this so you wont get it in the future.

When the case is that you have pain. Ice, painkillers can work, massage, warmth and different kinds of treatment. Some people like putting some oil under ski socks b4 sleeping etc. Alot of this also makes the recovery faster. Landing / skiing switch can help aswell :)

Prevention other than that above can be training you legs in a fitness center before the season. As it come from a muscle sprain this will help alot as it strengthen your leg. Don't progress too fast though. Alot of people don't need this, but some does cause some peoples legs simply can't keep up with the pressure. Nonetheless fitness will help you prevent alot of different injuries in the future.

Good luck. I hope this help :D (sorry for bad english)

Dec 21 2011 2:40AM
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DW.
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Land centered. Srsly.
Dec 21 2011 2:56AM
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californiagrown
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your best bet is to throw a temper tantrum. thats what i used to do to get my way when i was your age.
Dec 21 2011 3:04AM
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icon1234
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To heal it, fill up a bucket with ice water and put ur shins in it. Do it for like 5 minutes a few times a day.
Dec 21 2011 3:27AM
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Captain_Slow
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I too get shinbang reallly bad sometimes, so what do people mean when they say "bad socks" might be the problem. I have tried a lot of things, but never thought my socks could be the prob. Im wearing thinnnn ski socks that came with my boots, so can anyone find a link to a pair of "good" socks ?

Im guessing they are going to be a little thicker to prevent the shin from coming in contact with the boot? thanks
Dec 21 2011 6:40AM
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joshua
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Direct yourself to the nearest puddle and go crazy!
Dec 21 2011 8:14AM
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.Ian.
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Ugh my shins are killing me as I type this. I'm pretty sure my boots are a little big for me though, as I did not have them fitted and just went with the size of boots that I had last. Now these are to big and i'm pissed off cause I wasted money. I'll probably save up and buy full tilts and get them fitted next year.
Dec 21 2011 8:23AM
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SteezoSaurus
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I used to have pretty bad problems with shinbang as well. I tried some Booster Straps and they seem to have completely fixed it.

Also keep in mind that riding backseat only exacerbates shinbang. Ski more forward and aggressive, and that should help as well.
Dec 21 2011 8:42AM
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.Ian.
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I know this was directed to the OP, but just curious... I am getting shin bang really bad like I said before, but just from skiing normally. No baskseat landings or anything even leaning back. And my boots have one of the "built in" booster straps also. I guess my boots just must be way to big for me then.
Dec 21 2011 8:55AM
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SteezoSaurus
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Well, having too big of boots can definitely cause some shin bang (usually is preceded by toe bang as well).
Just to clarify, when you say "built in" booster strap, do you mean the strap that comes stock on your boot? If so, this is not a true Booster Strap. A true one is a stretchy material that is easily able to wrap snugly around all of the uneven surfaces on your boot. It is designed to be a much tighter clamp without causing pressure points. Looks like this


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Dec 21 2011 9:01AM
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.Ian.
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Oh ok, yeah I'd only seen pictures of booster straps before, and I thought they were the same thing as the "stock strap", but definitely not. Yes I've been getting some toe bang too. So my boots are just way to big I guess. Whenever I land off of anything switch, I can feel the bottom of the liner of my boot moving around with my foot... probably shouldn't be doing that.

I guess I've probably never had boots that fit properly for me all my life then, because they've all felt like this. I've just never skied so aggressively for it to actually cause this large amount of pain. After anything over 6 hours of skiing and I can barely walk.
Dec 21 2011 9:15AM
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joshua
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You may just have a really weird boot fitting problem too. I had a pair of Head mojo boots last year, they fit me perfect, tight like a race boot. I still got MASSIVE shin bang, even from just skiing groomers all day. I tried boosters, softening the flex, footbeds. I tried out my brothers SPK's and while they did not have near as good of a fit, my shin bang problem was reduced substantially.
With the heads it was almost impossible to ski aggressively for two days in a row, with my SPK's I can go like 5 days before it starts to really hurt, but then again I avoid doing tricks that give me bad shin bang.

Also, refer to shin bang as "bootleg fireworks," thats right I'm starting the trend right now.
Dec 21 2011 9:16AM
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SteezoSaurus
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Man I used to be in the same position. Having your boot be even 1/2 size too big can create real issues.
Once you get boots that fit, you skis will start to feel more like an extension of your toes.

Unfortunately, it sounds like your gonna have to drop some $$$ on new boots.
Regardless of what you end up doing, talk to a bootfitter in person. See if they have any advice.


Good Luck!
Dec 21 2011 9:18AM
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.Ian.
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Haha. Yeah it could be something weird like that, I think it's just my boots are too big for me though. Like I don't mean to complain, but after skiing for 4 days in a row, by the end of the last night I was in so much pain. I mean, I probably should've taken a break and not skied at the pain I was in, that would've been the smarter thing to do. But who wants to stop skiing? haha
Dec 21 2011 9:21AM
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.Ian.
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Ya I'll definitely just spend the extra cash and get them all fitted in person, rather then try to save and get them online like I did be for. Thanks for all the help! +K. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up some new boots sometime soon!
Dec 21 2011 9:24AM
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.Ian.
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Oh and I just read about boot fitting how you put your foot in the shell, and you should be able to fit 1 1/2 fingers behind your heel. Well I can fit my whole hand...across behind my heel. I feel like such an idiot/noob now. No wonder why my damn boots are hurting me. I've been skiing for 14 years now, you'd think I would know how to size up a damn boot right. Looks like it's time to start saving. Well at least my problems solved.

Good luck to you OP I hope you can solve yours too.
Dec 21 2011 9:49AM
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Simmo
Posts: 512 - Karma: 28
Same. I tried EVERYTHING with a boot that had been 'fitted' but turned out to be a shell size too big. Then I got a properly fitted 3-piece boot and skiing has changed forever. No more 1 backseat landing = end of day.


ill never go back to an overlap boot and I can't stress the importance of a good bootfitter. Took me down a whole shell size from the previous 'bootfitter' and blew out 1 toe to make it work.
Dec 21 2011 9:55AM
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Aftermang
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I get pretty bad shin bang but do the socks really matter?

Dec 21 2011 10:10AM
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SteezoSaurus
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Well, socks can be a determining factor in overall comfort, however they usually won't prevent shinbang.

I have been lovin the CEP socks lately. They are super tight and they make my feet stay alot warmer.

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Dec 21 2011 10:16AM
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bob.marley
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I have shin bang myself, I hate tightening the top buckle as hard as I can cuz it get's worse, I have good ski socks but there is play with my leg inside my boot, my shins are always sore at the end of the day.
Dec 21 2011 10:24AM
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Captain_Slow
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Can anyone help besides the socks posted above?
Dec 21 2011 10:29AM
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Simmo
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Na youre barking up the wrong tree worrying about socks.

Get a boot that fits right and you'll need the thinnest socks possible to get into them. Some of them have a little extra thickness in the shin but I don't think it makes a difference.
Dec 21 2011 10:32AM
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KAS
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Get a beer cozy and cut it half, then put each piece in your socks over your shins. I've been doing it for the later part of last year and now this year. My shins still kinda hurt while skiing if I bang them up a lot but I don't get shin bang anymore.
Dec 21 2011 11:44AM
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Brock.
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If you are having shin bang it means that:

a.) Your boots are not the appropriate size (your fault)
b.) You're not properly tightening/wearing your boots (your fault)
c.) You have had the boots for more than 2 years, meaning that the liner has packed out/compressed completely and they no longer will be able to fit you, no matter how many socks you wear.

The cause has absolutely nothing to do with landing backseat.
Dec 21 2011 12:13PM
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SteezoSaurus
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Boner Tap-

Shinbang is not your shins hitting the front of your boots. It is an issue with muscle strain where the shins get very stressed. It causes the muscle to separate off the bone which causes persistent pain.


Dec 21 2011 12:25PM
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douchebagmdgee
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Why aren't you allowed to ski?
Dec 21 2011 1:01PM
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Cannaburner
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shits great for everything its super comfortable and nice.
Dec 21 2011 1:04PM
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richard.
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foot beds might do the job.
Dec 21 2011 1:08PM
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Errl
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http://www.smartwool.com/

seriously the greatest socks i have ever used

Dec 21 2011 1:10PM
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250r
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yes it definitely does have to do with landing back seat. ski properly and you wont get shin bang assuming you have well fitted boot. But also im going to assume that anyone that this thread is directed to like the op, are still pretty young and at least somewhat new to park skiing. As you spend more days in your ski boots your shins will build up calcium deposits and shin bang will become less and less of an issue. I used to get really bad shin bang when i was younger, but its pretty rare for me to get it now and if i ever do get it, its pretty minor
Dec 21 2011 1:18PM
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gnarley_marl
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so someone who has gotten shin splints fewer times in their life could potentially be more at risk for a tibia or fibula fracture because of a lesser bone mass?
Dec 21 2011 1:28PM
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skifoo
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haha, every season i have lots of shinbang. you can't prevent landing backseated, youre practising new tricks duh. and i rather land backseated than frontseated..
Dec 21 2011 1:31PM
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philwbc
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Well I agree. Your shins have gotten used to it, combined with the fact that you're stronger.

Training your legs and well fitted boots are no doubt the best way to minimize or avoid shin bang.

Alot of people tends to just come up with a single advice, but that's what they needed. Other people are just looking for that magic trick so you don't have to buy new boots. But that being said: in alot of cases there's no magic trick.

You're poor and don't have money for new boots. I say: that sucks, you shouldn't have bought the boots in the first place then. So suck it up and get some new boots it's worth it.

Two seasons ago I was staying a season in Whistler; 7 months. I went to a random shop and bought some of the first SPks I found. They were comfy and the young guy (a shopworker, not a bootfitter, theres a difference) said they would fit me good, so I bought them. I skied in them for the rest of the season and HATED MY LIFE. I did alot of bootfitting etc and nothing helped. I was on painkillers for 4 months, no joking. And even then I had to take days off because it hurted too much. You can't just suck it up if the shin bang is too bad guys. Get real, shin bang is an injury. In lesser cases you can ofc suck it up, but still don't just tell every kid to do so.

I didn't have any money at the time. But I regret it so much that I just didn't go to another bootfitter and get that well fitted boot.

Dec 21 2011 1:35PM
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