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Full tilts. Actually tho, I got drop kicks heat molded after riding technicas and have never gotten shin bang since. I've gotten toe bang only a few times when taking it to gucci zone
1. Get boots properly fitted, especially around your ankle and shin.
2. Change your stance to be more forward ALL the time. Skiing pow/bumps backseat destroys shins, and so does landing back seat (more noticeable on landings).
I used to have massive problems with shin bang, did some research and these two solutions did wonders. Changing your style seems like a long daunting task but it can and should be done.
I got these a few weeks ago, and I love them. They completely got rid of my shin pain. Before I had them, I couldnt ski for a full day because of the pain. Now after a full day my shins feel fine. I would highly reccomend these.
Get properly fitted boots that are molded around your ankle. Get boots with a buckle set up that keep your heel in the back of your boots.
USE THE POWER STRAP, most boots come with a power strap that will keep your tongue in close so you don't get shin bang, it also allows you to transfer more power quickly to your skis, that is if you are carving with proper technique.
Getting good foot beds will help as well.
Eliminating all excess space for your toes, foot, and shin to move around in the boot will help preserve those shins.
get boots that fit and make sure that the liner is molded to your foot. When you buckle the boots, make sure the top buckle is maxed out completely, if its still lose get booster straps they are so much better than the power strap that comes with the boot.