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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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philwbc
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Last thing I wanna say. Get the boots you need! Not get a boot cause it worked for someone else. We're all different. Some people need Il Moros, some people need Full Tilts other people need SPKs. Get the boot you need. Well fitted!

And remember. There's no magic pill to make the pain go ever instantly. If your shin bang is bad, the only way to get better is rest, ice, massage, rest and REST REST REST :D
Dec 21 2011 1:37PM
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DW.
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Landing backseat is the biggest cause of shinbang. Just because its hard to avoid when you're learning doesn't mean that it has no relevance. But if your boots don't fit, you're fucked however you ski
Dec 21 2011 1:48PM
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freestyler540
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As in real life there are not quick easy fixes...so dont expect one. Being a sufferer of shin bang, I corrected my skiing stance and been bang free for 3 years!

1.Buy the tightest boots. Slack boots are worthless, It is essential you lock you foot in your boot. Even if it sounds wrong, tighten up your boots as much as you can. If not get smaller boots.

2. Learn to ski. I cant stress this enough...backseat skiing ALWAYS leads to shinbang. Learning to ski will reposition you on your skis. Shin bang is caused by the bending and rubbing of the shin on the muscle  and skin.Shin splints (bone irritation)  may occur if you dont correct your stance.

3. ICE. Ice the shin every night for about 30mins. Then heat for 10-15 mins and rest for about an hour. Repeat process all night.

4. REST, as in all sports, if it hurts: stop

5. You can insert a carved out liner on the tongue of the boot. You want to have more support on the calf and less on the bone. But this is only if you really REALLY have to go skiing.
Dec 21 2011 2:00PM
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FreeVillain
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Hot dogger+booster strap= comfort and no shin bang
Dec 21 2011 2:06PM
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Njens.
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wrong..
Dec 21 2011 6:05PM
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Parks.
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its no cure put icing them makes them feel really good
Dec 21 2011 6:07PM
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m-ruta
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First off, there are actually two types of injury that people tend to classify as shin bang. One is actually a shin splint, where that muscle in the front of your shin that I'm too lazy to look up the name of gets strained. This is common in runners, so a quick search of how they keep a handle on it might help. I've found that this type is affected by boot characteristics. If your boot is too loose and/or soft any off center landings will affect that muscle. (This is why I cringe to hear people suggest SPK's, which are soft, tend to fit loose and allow tons of heel lift and for bonus points, tend to put you in the backseat to begin with.) Strong, flexible legs and well fitted boots should take care of this one for just about anybody, although ski long enough at a stretch and it'll probably happen eventually. 

The second type is the one that is affected by socks much more than the other. It's caused when leg hairs poke through socks, get stuck in the boot liner and tear out. I have these wild ass hairy sasquatch legs, which, while a hit with the ladies don't do me any favours when it comes to skiing. Thin, dense race style socks were my answer, but I've also got a few yeti-esque friends who just shave the front of their leg. 

Hope that helps. 
Dec 21 2011 10:51PM
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californiagrown
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3 shots of vodka, 2 lines of crushed norcos, and a line or 2 of blow. then smoke some bud intermittently to keep you awake. you wont be feeling much of anything after that.

and more than likely, you will be incapacitated so skiing and injuring it further will not even be an option.
Dec 21 2011 10:52PM
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openmindportrait
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Fitted boots help but don't do the trick. Backseat landings absolutely kill your shins I got fitted for salomon ghosts and have custom footbeds in them and are fine then a few backseat landings and I have some shinbang.
Dec 21 2011 11:36PM
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Inline.
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Get these things called Eliminators. They ate only like 20 dollars at your local shop. I had the worst shin bang before I got these. They are just these soft shin-shaped inserts that go between your tongue and the boot exterior. It fills in any extra room you may have, plus, it's great for all other pains you may have. Definitely think about getting these.
Dec 21 2011 11:48PM
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FerrisBueller
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FALSE, the cause of shinbang is boot fitting and skiing type.

Dec 21 2011 11:50PM
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FerrisBueller
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ICE, fixes mine everyday
Dec 21 2011 11:50PM
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207
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masturbate profusely.
Dec 21 2011 11:58PM
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2L208
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Dec 22 2011 12:07AM
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-Marc-
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I know alot of people were joking when they said Full Tilts, but they actually cured my shin bang issues. I got fitted for some SPKs that feel right on my feet still so I don't think its a bootfitting issue and got some nasty shin bang last season, then bought my friends Full Tilts at the beggining of this year for 40 bucks, and even though they're loose I've had no problems with shin bang.
Dec 22 2011 12:20AM
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C-Burg
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In all seriousness, if you dont fly fish, start. I fly fish and when my shins hurt, the cold water compressed to your shins for about 8 hrs cures it
Dec 22 2011 12:48AM
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207
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interesting
Dec 22 2011 1:00AM
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Clark_Griswold
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i lol'd, thank you sir
Dec 22 2011 1:42AM
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bdowning
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Purchase boots that fit you. Thats the best solution there is.
Dec 22 2011 12:17PM
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JohnDye
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Get a sexy massage therapist. That your best bet.
Dec 22 2011 1:52PM
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hot_rod
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thanks and ya im in that position right now. it sucks
Dec 22 2011 1:58PM
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xiiswag
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2 words FULLTILT BOOTS
Dec 22 2011 2:17PM
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Captain_Slow
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Just went to rei to check em, and they seem pretty promising, is it weird that im excited to wear these tomorrow?
Dec 22 2011 2:21PM
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Errl
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i was over-joyed (spelling on that?) when i got my last pair. hike and ski in them many days a year and they show no sign of any kind of wear and tear
Dec 23 2011 11:02AM
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ski_utah
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this!
Dec 23 2011 11:24AM
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caesar11
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just ice your shins alot and it sucks but the best way is to no ski backseat put as much presure on your shins as u can.
Dec 23 2011 1:31PM
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.Ian.
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I'm happy to say that I have gotten rid of my shin bang problems! I went to my local shop and talked to them about how my boots were too big and they got me fitted right up in a pair of Dalbello Kryptons:

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The 2010 Kingston ones so I got a good deal on them too! I've read online that people say that they are basically Full tilts with a different name. The guy at the shop was saying that they are even a little better quality then some of the Full Tilts out there. I don't know, is that true? But so far they've been great! I've never had a boot fitted before so they feel pretty tight, but the guy also said they probably would. No shin bang though! Hopefully they last for me. Thanks for all the help earlier in the thread too. OP definitely get a good pair of boots fitted, this solved my problems!
Dec 24 2011 1:14AM
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kingskier
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I also get really bad shinbang. When I ski in Europe I ski for a week at a time and I go for quite alot when im there and land backseat a bit, but I get it so bad. I don't have park specific boots they're pretty stiff, would park boots help? Also what socks/ padding would people reccomend, and what about booster straps?
Dec 24 2011 6:01AM
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xoxxooxo
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Get a heat moulded insole put in your boots. Often times shin bang comes from the foots ability to rotate in the boot, a result of being on a flat sole. The rotation of the foot moves your fibular back and forth against the front of the boot and can create bone bruising. Honestly a custom sole saved me and gave me such secure feel in my boot, I never get shin bang anymore. Also against your better judgement, tightening the power strap at the top of your boot will initially hurt but will stop your shins movement as well
Dec 24 2011 6:50AM
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ESSkiers
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Dalbello came from Raichle, the owners and many of there employees are the same, they resigned the Flexon (mainly the middle buckle changed they changed the angle to make it flex with your ankle more naturally). so really Full tilts are dalbellos with a different name and cheaper materials.
Dec 24 2011 10:47AM
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ESSkiers
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Dec 24 2011 10:55AM
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bob.marley
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Shin bang isn't just limited to shins right?

I crashed yesterday and my left ski didn't come off so I got some nasty boot leverage against the side of my calve and shin area, I iced it for a while and now I get up and hurt too much to go skiing, if only my ski would have came off grrr...

(My DIN is set correctly)

Dec 24 2011 11:04AM
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PhaedeD
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your name is theafterbang... stop trying to be fucking tom wallisch and just land normal. should prevent this from happening again.

cure wise, find a hot tub with some strong jets and just let it blast your shins, actually worked really well for me a few years back before i got some full tilts. now i deal with toe bang but thats not nearly as bad as shin bang.
Dec 24 2011 12:16PM
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.Ian.
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Oh! Ok ya that makes perfect sense. Well I'm glad these have a little better materials too, because I hope they at least last me a little while. I'm very happy with them so far.

I paid $370 for them and got a free day pass to Bretton Woods in NH. Thank You so much Zimmermans! (local shop)

Was $370 too much for these? I don't really care, because they work perfect for me so I'd rather pay more just for something that works, but I just wondered if that was a good deal or not. It seemed it to me, considering I was planning on spending $550-$650 on Full Tilts.
Dec 24 2011 1:42PM
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ESSkiers
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Yea i would say you definitely paid a far price. and as far as lasting you a while, dalbello has an amazing warranty department, one the best i have ever dealt with, often times replacing your boots even with smallest defect, and they also give you the ability to purchase different parts such as tongues, buckles, heel pieces and new liners, just like full tilt.
Dec 24 2011 2:58PM
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cwillygood
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So true
Dec 24 2011 4:22PM
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dozerr
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ski better
Dec 24 2011 4:34PM
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snl093
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what does this do for you?
Dec 24 2011 6:11PM
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TheUngroomed
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you put first the firstly.... how does that work?
Dec 24 2011 6:20PM
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