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What should I look for in a boot to help with shin bang

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Manskimac
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I had shin bang almost all last season and I’m looking for a boot that will help a little
Oct 15 2018 2:20PM
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Rum_Ham
Posts: 1449 - Karma: 4,482
Go to a bootfitter
Oct 15 2018 2:29PM
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Greg_K
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Shin bang is usually a sign that your boots are too big causing them to slam around inside the boot even when tightly buckled.
Get properly measured by a boot fitter and get boots that fit your feet better. Wouldn’t doubt you’re a shell size or two larger than you should be.

AND don’t fall into the “has to be a Park boot” as there may be a boot that better fits your foot out there. Many park pros ski on race/all mountain boots.
Oct 15 2018 3:08PM
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JahAndNicotene
Posts: 232 - Karma: 495
Greg_Kdon’t fall into the “has to be a Park boot” as there may be a boot that better fits your foot out there. Many park pros ski on race/all mountain boots.


True shit!

Also, one thing that has helped me with shin bang is to not tighten the booster strap super tight.
Oct 15 2018 3:43PM
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BrawnTrends
Posts: 1102 - Karma: 2,440
A boot that fits
Oct 16 2018 2:18AM
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dubmasterskanka
Posts: 802 - Karma: 2,743
Boot. Fitter.
Oct 16 2018 4:13AM
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freeskibum82
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just to hammer the point home a little more..

boot fitter and boots that actually fit. Do not get hung up on boot brands. find a boot that fits and is recommended by the fitter and go with that. no one cares if they are FT or not...
Oct 16 2018 9:29AM
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rojo.grande
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Boot fitter as mentioned and try to land with some pressure on your shins for a relaxed landing Bc if you land leaning back and ur boots don’t fit right that’ll slam ur shins and cause shinbang.
Oct 16 2018 11:31AM
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johnblaze
Posts: 1512 - Karma: 2,698
ManskimacI had shin bang almost all last season and I’m looking for a boot that will help a little

Your boots are too big and you're skiing in the back seat.
Oct 18 2018 1:04PM
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