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Pow skiing + knee issues

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Jems
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For the park to pow skiers out there, how easy is it on your knees? will my knees flare up after sending a cliff? asking especially those who ride bridger.
Jan 8 2021 12:35AM
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shinbangclan
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Don't know about knees but that shit makes my thighs burn like hell. Even Knee-deep fresh on blends is a fucking workout.
Jan 8 2021 12:44AM
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galardogod
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I don’t think your knees will have a problem, but physics still applies in powder . If a cliff landing is flat it will still be more impact than a sloped landing. And yes the thigh burn is incredible
Jan 8 2021 7:41AM
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armchair_skier
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shinbangclanDon't know about knees but that shit makes my thighs burn like hell. Even Knee-deep fresh on blends is a fucking workout.


get big
Jan 8 2021 7:56AM
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b0ss
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Bruuh what yall mean ur thighs burn. Dig ur tips in.
Jan 8 2021 8:02AM
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Butterytips69
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Bridger ruined my knees. Be careful out there
Jan 8 2021 8:05AM
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ericforman
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I would get another pair of skis if you can. If you already have then ignore.

Unless you are an absolute boss if you land in bottomless snow on center mounted, shorter, narrower skis the chances of the dips diving and you doing a face plant to rag doll is pretty high. Source: me.
Jan 8 2021 8:38AM
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katrina
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Variable snow is what gets my knees more than anything. On days where it is actually fluffy and deep I barely notice. Big landings definitely don't feel like they used to though, be it a cliff, street, wherever.
Jan 8 2021 4:34PM
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clorox
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Wide skis are harder on your knees, especially if you have the extra fat skis when it's not that deep. I never get knee problems skiing wets in powder but the rocker helps me stay foreword where a full camber ski would need to be leaned back to stay on top.
Jan 8 2021 4:37PM
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Jems
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finderWide skis are harder on your knees, especially if you have the extra fat skis when it's not that deep. I never get knee problems skiing wets in powder but the rocker helps me stay foreword where a full camber ski would need to be leaned back to stay on top.


i was thinking of getting some 106ish underfoot icelantics or stick with on3p and get some wider skis
Jan 8 2021 6:28PM
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RIP_leos_shack
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Jemsstick with on3p and get some wider skis


This. You won't be disappointed.
Jan 8 2021 6:37PM
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Jems
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RIP_leos_shackThis. You won't be disappointed.

yo idek which ones to get is 102 wide enough for bridger / big sky?
Jan 8 2021 7:14PM
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KCoCM
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arv jjs are sickkk pow skis
Jan 8 2021 8:05PM
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RIP_leos_shack
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Jemsyo idek which ones to get is 102 wide enough for bridger / big sky?

I would say so in most conditions. I have the 108 which is killer and floats like a fat pow ski with all mountain versatility, so I would imagine the 102 would be pretty similar.
Jan 8 2021 8:36PM
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GayWolf420
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skiing chop and skiing fast + aggressively does more work than pow on me tbh, my left knee is pretty sore most days but not sure what the deal is. Slash turns dont help sometimes either but its all good when youre having fun.
Jan 8 2021 9:56PM
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PsychicMigration
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What's up with your knees?
Jan 9 2021 12:53AM
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Jems
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DummyBearsWhat's up with your knees?


no clue man they just hurt like a bitch kind of all the time, the middle important parts usually don’t hurt. my left one specifically hurts the most, the right not so much. I had a bone bruise on my left knee a few years ago but i’m not sure if that’s the cause or if it’s simple runners knee.
Jan 9 2021 1:20AM
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Ryanvdonk
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better not risk it, groomers only.
Jan 9 2021 3:10AM
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HAMNATION
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Surface labs are 310$ on the house rn that could help ya out
Jan 9 2021 9:59AM
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PsychicMigration
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Jemsno clue man they just hurt like a bitch kind of all the time, the middle important parts usually don’t hurt. my left one specifically hurts the most, the right not so much. I had a bone bruise on my left knee a few years ago but i’m not sure if that’s the cause or if it’s simple runners knee.


I've had runners knee it sucks. long term i have slightly pronated feet and that causes a ton of pain even if there off just a little. I would try getting a pair of spanco max orthotics I'm no doctor but they helped me a ton and there really comfortable in ski boots.
Jan 9 2021 10:32AM
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