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oldworld_newlife
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 5,251
It's so damn long and whenever I ski it gets all gnarled up and it hurts like a bitch. i can deal with it but it's annoying. I usually ski in regular ankle high socks and nothing else, so. Would wearing long johns or some sort of socks help ?
I usually avoided big socks because it got too tight. I tried different socks and it always sucks

Help me and my gorilla legs ns
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Nov 22 2014 9:00PM
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lurking
Posts: 2222 - Karma: 6,788
Stop being a bitch and get some long socks
Nov 22 2014 9:07PM
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270on420out
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Stop being a bitch and get some long socks
Nov 22 2014 9:08PM
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JGWI
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Nov 22 2014 9:15PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 52303 - Karma: 170,355
Wax them legs. I prefer SWIX CH7 and the iron set at 2. I wouldn't go above 3 or you might burn yourself.
Nov 22 2014 9:19PM
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veng_m
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I feel you man, same gorilla legs here
Nov 22 2014 9:19PM
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homestar
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 4,197
Yeah, guys who take skiing seriously wax their legs. All the pros do it. You're a gaper if you don't.
Nov 22 2014 9:48PM
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John18_6
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homestarYeah, guys who take skiing seriously wax their legs. All the pros do it. You're a gaper if you don't.


Jon Olsson is as smooth as a baby- no, smoother than a baby.
Nov 22 2014 10:05PM
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Shredsterr
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If you don't want your shins to fall off, you'll have to nair that shit.
Nov 22 2014 10:06PM
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413Crew
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Nov 22 2014 10:48PM
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404404
Posts: 11358 - Karma: 21,035
DON'T shave your legs!

Really don't shave them...
Nov 22 2014 10:55PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
Posts: 11989 - Karma: 12,266
ask your girlfriend for some yoga pants and wear those under your ski boots.
Nov 22 2014 11:02PM
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Matthew-
Posts: 101 - Karma: 247
Proud to change that
Nov 22 2014 11:11PM
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oldworld_newlife
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 5,251
ParryWithAnADON'T shave your legs!

Really don't shave them...


The wizard has spoken , legs will remain unshaven
Nov 23 2014 12:39AM
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kim_jong_ill
Posts: 1019 - Karma: 3,147
ParryWithAnADON'T shave your legs!

Really don't shave them...


Personal experience? Please share
Nov 23 2014 2:27AM
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McLS
Posts: 1985 - Karma: 6,454
i just shave the part that comes in contact with the boot, I makes it soon much better, otherwise it rubs and hurts like shit. Not a super sexy shave but i really don't give a fuck, skiing comfort comes before everything.
Nov 23 2014 7:42AM
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MLJ
Posts: 1849 - Karma: 3,649
kim_jong_illPersonal experience? Please share


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Last season i shaved a bit of my shin on each leg and i think it helped.
Nov 23 2014 9:10AM
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stinkypinky
Posts: 126 - Karma: 498
just tuck your jeans into your boots op, it really helps
Nov 23 2014 10:18AM
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DasGoatenshafter
Posts: 580 - Karma: 307
I have gorilla legs but I've never had that problem. I think some thin ski socks (maybe longjohns too) would help though. I've found sometimes after a full day of wearing longs socks my shins are a little sore regardless of what I'm doing though... I don't know how much of anything will fix it.
Nov 23 2014 11:22AM
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pastysmasher
Posts: 780 - Karma: 664
I sometimes have this problem but have realised that it only happens in socks that have had a day or two use. Clean, long socks tend to be fine. I have considered waxing before haha
Nov 23 2014 12:07PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 52303 - Karma: 170,355
They have really thin long socks op. Socks that are thinner and still probably warmer than your normal socks. Just saying. Shin to boot contact is your problem. You need something there as a barrier. Thin smart wool socks are perfect for that shit.

Pull them up a few inches above your boots, and leave yo worries behind.
Nov 23 2014 1:17PM
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brokenankles
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pics?
Nov 23 2014 2:04PM
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DIX~
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I had this problem for the longest time but now my boots have ripped all the hair off the front of my shins. Got this long shiny section down the front of my legs haha, but at least it doesn't hurt anymore
Nov 23 2014 2:22PM
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JTCasper540_MN
Posts: 742 - Karma: 3,700
brokenanklespics?


pics or gtfo....jk

But seriously, i had this same problem, and after i got these homemade wool socks made by an native Alaskan eskimo named Silaluk, everything was fine. She specially made them for me and my skiing. They are the bomb.
Nov 23 2014 2:51PM
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50Kal
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I have a body hair trimmer so I just shorten my hair instead of shaving like a woman.
Nov 23 2014 3:35PM
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oldworld_newlife
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50KalI have a body hair trimmer so I just shorten my hair instead of shaving like a woman.


can i borrow it
Nov 23 2014 3:36PM
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FunkySane
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JTCasper540_MNi got these homemade wool socks made by an native Alaskan eskimo


That is rad.
Nov 23 2014 3:38PM
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emilell3
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BRUH
Nov 23 2014 7:10PM
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Rachy
Posts: 4355 - Karma: 2,761
I like this thread.

Anyway....

Smartwool PHD is pretty much the most comfortable ultra thin sock I have ever owned.

Don't shave your shins... I wouldn't recommend waxing either unless you're going to commit to doing it a few times. You'll start getting ingrown hairs and what not until your skin gets used to the whole process.

I don't know how often you ski..... but I'm at the point where I now grow very little hair on my shins. Quite a few of my friends that are in the 100+ season experience the same thing. Perhaps you just need to ski more ;)
Nov 23 2014 7:31PM
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Toaster-Tony
Posts: 3531 - Karma: 5,850
In a sport where common injuries include blowing your knees out and falling down concrete stairs, I usually keep leg hair problems to myself.
Nov 23 2014 9:14PM
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gnarballsianm
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Smart wool or cep socks are great for circulation, warmth, and comfortability. You can also wear a liner which will stop that pinching or twisting of leg hair. I have super hairy legs and I just got used to it and quit my bitchin a few years back. Just enjoy your skiingand appreciate how refreshing it is to take off your socks at the end of the day and scratch that leg hair.
Nov 24 2014 12:06PM
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Bagina
Posts: 849 - Karma: 2,888
Since OP is already is a bitch, shave them.
Nov 24 2014 1:30PM
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Mons
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Just cut a skiers mullet. Its when you shave just your shins where all the rubbing and impact happens.
Nov 24 2014 2:52PM
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fruitstick
Posts: 594 - Karma: 1,034
Anybody else have hairy feet that hurt like foot when putting your foot in boots?
Nov 24 2014 4:23PM
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MLJ
Posts: 1849 - Karma: 3,649
MonsJust cut a skiers mullet. Its when you shave just your shins where all the rubbing and impact happens.


This happens to me naturally within about a week of skiing. ive gotten a LOT of weird questions because of it...
Nov 24 2014 4:23PM
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AScaccianoce
Posts: 99 - Karma: 348
my legs hairs go threw my socks and hurt like a bitch
gonna go with a skiers mullet this year
Nov 24 2014 8:05PM
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casual
Posts: 6712 - Karma: 6,752
DIX~I had this problem for the longest time but now my boots have ripped all the hair off the front of my shins. Got this long shiny section down the front of my legs haha, but at least it doesn't hurt anymore


Yeah, you're not skiing enough obviously, OP. Or....maybe you're not putting enough forward pressure hmmmmmmmmm.

I haven't had leg hair on my shin bone since '05.
Nov 24 2014 8:15PM
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CashBrah
Posts: 185 - Karma: 825
i know someone who shaved them last season, still hasnt grown back
Nov 24 2014 9:37PM
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