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ReturnToMonkeyCus those tricks are super hard on your knees and shouldn't really be done unless you have superior leg strength and flexibility. But if the pain is really that bad, you prolly have too loose bindings or they don't fit right. Also you really gotta engage your entire body, don't just lean.
**This post was edited on Dec 31st 2021 at 12:24:04am
ASAPCarterThis. I used to make the same mistake of just shifting my weight to the back of my boots in an attempt to do manuals and such and encountered some pretty gnarly shin bang. You really gotta actually put some muscle into it. Your core, legs, glutes, everything should be engaged. The pressure should be more on your heels rather than the backs of your Achilles. Also buy full tilts
ASAPCarterThis. I used to make the same mistake of just shifting my weight to the back of my boots in an attempt to do manuals and such and encountered some pretty gnarly shin bang. You really gotta actually put some muscle into it. Your core, legs, glutes, everything should be engaged. The pressure should be more on your heels rather than the backs of your Achilles. Also buy full tilts
TimbyIs the “buy full tilts” thing a joke or are people actually serious because they’re that good.
powpatrolcompletely serious, in all situations full tilts are the best option
powpatrolcompletely serious, in all situations full tilts are the best option
TimbyIn your opinion what makes them superior? I feel as if you can get the same flex in other boots, like I messed around with my Nordica's flex adjustor and got them pretty lenient.
PimpChimpinI have full Tilts and have the same sharp pains, but I may have it confused with my broken leg that still is recovering. Or maybe my boots don’t fit perfectly? Eh,
idc.
TimbyIs the “buy full tilts” thing a joke or are people actually serious because they’re that good.
PimpChimpinI have full Tilts and have the same sharp pains, but I may have it confused with my broken leg that still is recovering. Or maybe my boots don’t fit perfectly? Eh,
idc.
TimbyIs the “buy full tilts” thing a joke or are people actually serious because they’re that good.
ASAPCarterIn all seriousness, I absolutely love my first chairs and I’m glad I made the switch to a 3 piece, but go see a boot fitter if you’re having issues that you think go beyond your form. Switching to full tilts made skiing much more enjoyable for me personally and made me a better skier, but everybody’s different and what works for me might not for you. Seeing a boot fitter to figure out what works for YOUR feet is going to be much more helpful than chasing trends or trying to diagnose boot issues over the internet. A properly fitting boot with a liner that isn’t packed out will change your skiing. For me that boot was full tilts, but for you it could be some Lange race boots or something else.
TimbyWhat do you think FT's provide that made you a better skier? I don't have foot pain or whatever in my current setup, but I'm also curious to what FT has to offer. Does having that perfect fit make you turn/jump/carve better? Thanks for any input you have.
TimbyIn your opinion what makes them superior? I feel as if you can get the same flex in other boots, like I messed around with my Nordica's flex adjustor and got them pretty lenient.
skiiiiitWhenever I lean backwards on my skis to pop, butter or manual i get really sharp pains in my ankles and other parts of my legs. I don't feel any pain when I'm throwing a nose butter. Anyone know what I may be doing wrong, I don't think my skis are too stiff but maybe I'm wrong.
