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CyanicenineIf you want to ski at a high performance level, which park skiing generally is, you need a high performance fit.
When you get shell fit for your ski boots you don't want more than a finger widths of space between you and your shell. If you are just skiing groomers a couple times a year then your average REI boot fitter is just going to throw you into a rec fit boot which means 2 fingers plus in a shell fit. This sort of fit means extra play in your boots, which makes them comfy, but also means your foot can just squash the foam of your liners down and slam around inside your shell leading to boot bang, shin bang, toe bang and another kind you can think of.
You probably need a better fitting boot, but things like custom foot beds, adhesive foam or shims and booster straps can help in the meantime. Best bet is to see a good boot fitter as you need someone who can diagnose your problem in person.
maximiliaanJust curious what is boot bang?
gaper_assasinits when your shins rub or push against the tongue of your boot and it bruises and makes skiing incredibly painful.
maximiliaanSo the same as Shin bang?
maximiliaanSo the same as Shin bang?
maximiliaanSo the same as Shin bang?
Sh4dowCheck EpicSki for listing of good bootfitters in your area.
Go to good bootfitter.
Get boots recommended by bootfitter (assuming they fit well; if not ask for him to suggest a second pair to try).
Get boots heat moulded by bootfitter.
Get custom footbeds from bootfitter.
Get skis/bindings adjusted to new boots (even if they seem to fit, the forward pressure might be off, which could prevent them from releasing even with the proper DIN, so ALWAYS have a ski tech check your skis if you get new boots).
Wear tall ski socks. Synthetic are best.
Buckle boots tight enough, but not too tight. Feel free to ask bootfitter how tight you should ideally buckle them.
Try not to land backseat.
Keep boots buckled when not wearing them (equally tight to as when you wear them) to preserve their shape.
Sh4dowCheck EpicSki for listing of good bootfitters in your area.
Go to good bootfitter.
Get boots recommended by bootfitter (assuming they fit well; if not ask for him to suggest a second pair to try).
Get boots heat moulded by bootfitter.
Get custom footbeds from bootfitter.
Get skis/bindings adjusted to new boots (even if they seem to fit, the forward pressure might be off, which could prevent them from releasing even with the proper DIN, so ALWAYS have a ski tech check your skis if you get new boots).
Wear tall ski socks. Synthetic are best.
Buckle boots tight enough, but not too tight. Feel free to ask bootfitter how tight you should ideally buckle them.
Try not to land backseat.
Keep boots buckled when not wearing them (equally tight to as when you wear them) to preserve their shape.
b-kulany reason you say synthetic? personally i prefer wool.