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Softer skis = healthy knees?
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probably a dumb idea but would softer skis help reduce knee injuries on jumps? like when you land backseat in a twisting type motion instead of your acl going maybe your skis would just flex through and wash out? like more time equals less force kinda thing? discuss
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Isn't that what your bindings are for? Lower your DINs so they release before your knees?
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Yeah well you’re not wrong. That’s how levers work dawg....,,
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Yeah I think you're right, softer (and shorter/skinnier) skis reduce the torque applied to knees in some situations.....but maybe at the expense of control that could prevent falls.
I also wonder if bindings can keep up with modern shapes and flex patterns. Maybe a softer ski can twist & load up a binding on an unanticipated angle/plane, and it don't release at the set DIN.
**This post was edited on Dec 24th 2019 at 9:46:52am
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I think your thinkin too hard but if it’s your excuse to get another pair it makes sense
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