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Do 3 piece boots really help that much with shin bang?

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primitivefella
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yo guys ive been getting hella shin bang for the past 2 seasons and i’ve tried everything; booster straps, inserts, tightening boots more, tib/calf strengthening, etc. but i still get shin bang basically every time i ski. its not all from back seat landings either, and im not skiing in the back seat, but every time i leave the groomers the shin bang just builds up. rn ive got a pair of k2 mindbender 100 boots with the expert booster straps on em; do yall think it would be worth it to get a pair of 3 piece boots in an attempt to avoid more shin bang?
a year ago
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tdollo
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you tried everything.. including a boot fitter?
a year ago
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primitivefella
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yes. multiple of them
a year ago
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Benchhitter
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-Full tilts will magnify shin pain if they don’t work for you. Any boot will
-masterfit eliminator tongues
-spoilers
-You might be iron deficient
-stop tail buttering just don’t do it
-land bolts every time
-bend your knees more just a little bit more
-train your glutes not your thighs
-stretch lower body heavily before and after skiing

that’s my list
a year ago
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michael_bc
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Ski with your boots unbuckled for a while - this will teach you a lot about your skiing posture.

Otherwise:

- Try softer boots with more padding?
- See a doctor?
a year ago
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Vish-shoe
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Booster Strap 💪
a year ago
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primitivefella
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Vish-shoeBooster Strap 💪


already using em 🤕
a year ago
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keweenaw_skier
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personally ive never had any problems with shin bang and only 2 boots ive ever used are full tilt descendants and full tilt classic pro
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Voyage86
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i used to get shin bang and i started skiing with my top strap looser and it fixed my problems. I think a tighter top shin strap hurts the shin more. try skiing with everything tight except the top buckle and shin strap, leave those more lose.
a year ago
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Wrist
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I still get shin bang in my 3 piece boots with booster straps and shinpons.
a year ago
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Vish-shoe
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primitivefellaalready using em 🤕


Double them up
a year ago
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Yukon_Cornelius
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Look up exercises to treat peroneal tendinitis. That’s going to help a lot more and be a lot cheaper than buying 3pc boots.
a year ago
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BallClapper
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WristI still get shin bang in my 3 piece boots with booster straps and shinpons.


Shin tampons?
a year ago
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Wrist
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BallClapperShin tampons?


Yep, pluggin' holes with memory foam.
a year ago
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Kyrilmo
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In my experience yes
a year ago
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mitt.nedlum
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Stretch stretch stretch also ice and rest when it gets really bad. I started the season stretching my shins every day and didn't have any shin bang. Then I got lazy and stopped. Within two days boom major shin bang was back. I only do like five or six stretches but they really help
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primitivefella
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mitt.nedlumStretch stretch stretch also ice and rest when it gets really bad. I started the season stretching my shins every day and didn't have any shin bang. Then I got lazy and stopped. Within two days boom major shin bang was back. I only do like five or six stretches but they really help


what kinda stretches do u do for shins?
a year ago
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SmokedGouda
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Fill the boot with queso. With that level of warm cushioning, the boots will not only feel like a cloud, but flex like a cloud. Nothing better than getting in warm queso filled boots in the morning.
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mitt.nedlum
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https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-get-rid-of-shin-splints#causes
Ive been doing these
a year ago
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Benchhitter
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primitivefellawhat kinda stretches do u do for shins?


a year ago
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auroraeatssnow
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ive also had crazy shin bang lately so im def gonna try out these stretches
a year ago
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Lip_on
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primitivefellayo guys ive been getting hella shin bang for the past 2 seasons and i’ve tried everything; booster straps, inserts, tightening boots more, tib/calf strengthening, etc. but i still get shin bang basically every time i ski. its not all from back seat landings either, and im not skiing in the back seat, but every time i leave the groomers the shin bang just builds up. rn ive got a pair of k2 mindbender 100 boots with the expert booster straps on em; do yall think it would be worth it to get a pair of 3 piece boots in an attempt to avoid more shin bang?


I got that same set up, they not bad. Mine fit well though
a year ago
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