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Shin Bang Help

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Kevinb5
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I've had some shin bang most of the season but since I got back from Christmas break it has been really bad. I cant ski anything but groomers and some park right now because everything else hurts. I've had my fair share of backseat landings and that's definitely a factor but whenever I ski moguls or crud even with proper form my shins press on the tongue of my boot and cause significant pain. My shins are also a bit sensitive to the touch so I'm not sure if that's from the backseat landings or an actual bruise from impacting the tongue. I got new boots right after Christmas and they fit good except most of the pressure from the tongue is on the upper part of my shin so I'm going to go back to the boot fitter and see what they can do.

What is my best course of action so that I can come back and ski to my fullest through late spring? Is it possible to take time off and fully heal so that I can more or less restart? How long should I take off and are there any exercises that will help? Also can I continue to run and work out to exercise or will that slow the healing process?
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quintcork
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get ft's
a year ago
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Farmville420
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Just like training muay Thai, the more you slam your shins into the tongues of your boots the tougher your shins will become.

Not even joking really, if you ski enough your shins will adapt. There a ton of studies about impact sports dramatically improving bone density. Usually first couple of weeks of skiing my shins kill but after that they don't hurt at all. Happens every season and my boots don't fit me at all.

I think maybe going back to a boot fitter will help but honestly just pushing through the pain has helped me the most
a year ago
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Voyage86
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the thing about your bone getting used to the pain and growing stronger is true but don’t fight through the pain. For now ski with your top buckle and strap slightly looser. before that though i would for sure rest for a good 2 weeks until the pain goes away to the touch. it’s just like a soar muscle, if you keep using it it will never grow back full it will just stay soar.
a year ago
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FakeKalmar
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Let your shins heal and stop skiing backseated.
a year ago
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Kevinb5
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Voyage86the thing about your bone getting used to the pain and growing stronger is true but don’t fight through the pain. For now ski with your top buckle and strap slightly looser. before that though i would for sure rest for a good 2 weeks until the pain goes away to the touch. it’s just like a soar muscle, if you keep using it it will never grow back full it will just stay soar.

I’m sick right now and I have stuff coming up so 2 weeks should be good I might sneak in a day or 2 of snowboarding though wouldn’t expect that to cause issues
a year ago
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SmokedGouda
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Bruh what the fuck is shin bang. I only ever get pain in my toes and heels although that might be from the walk mode shaping the boot slightly weird, but i dont know how to experience this and im generally one to have my boots crush my legs trust me. 100 last performance fit 26.5 with thunder thighs and my last boots were 27.5 and 103 last and i still feel fine. Idk dude. Maybe ill make a thread about this.
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deac
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SmokedGoudaBruh what the fuck is shin bang. I only ever get pain in my toes and heels although that might be from the walk mode shaping the boot slightly weird, but i dont know how to experience this and im generally one to have my boots crush my legs trust me. 100 last performance fit 26.5 with thunder thighs and my last boots were 27.5 and 103 last and i still feel fine. Idk dude. Maybe ill make a thread about this.

fr bro i get toe bang and thats it
a year ago
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j.roc
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What boots are you in?
a year ago
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Kevinb5
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j.rocWhat boots are you in?

Salomon s pro alpha 120
a year ago
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KilaTsunami
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Buy boots that actually fit. Avoid K2/FT, they’re prone to shinbang
a year ago
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beyonson
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If you’re really light get boots with softer flex. When I was a little fella I got really bad shin bang with stiff boots, then fixed it with soft flex. Now I’m old and fat and ride a stiff boot with no problem.
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j.roc
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Kevinb5Salomon s pro alpha 120

What's your height/weight?

My guess is that 120 is too stiff for you, or the boots are too big.

I'm aware that a lot of purists scoff at cabrio boots, but...

I had terrible shin bang for years in a couple different pairs of overlap/two piece boots.

Switched to cabrio/three piece boots years ago and I haven't dealt with shin bang since.
a year ago
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skietedavidson
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Shinbang club is not fun to be a member of, I get it basically every time I ski. As it sounds like you have figured out, there are different types of shinbang. Bang from landing backseat and bang from gap between shin and tongue.
https://masterfitinc.com/product/eliminator-custom-tongue/ these helped me with the gap, but will not help shin bang from landing backseat. We just gotta get more forwards dog
a year ago
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Kevinb5
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j.rocWhat's your height/weight?

My guess is that 120 is too stiff for you, or the boots are too big.

I'm aware that a lot of purists scoff at cabrio boots, but...

I had terrible shin bang for years in a couple different pairs of overlap/two piece boots.

Switched to cabrio/three piece boots years ago and I haven't dealt with shin bang since.

I’m 6 feet 170 lbs so I think 120 is reasonable
a year ago
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Kevinb5
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skietedavidsonShinbang club is not fun to be a member of, I get it basically every time I ski. As it sounds like you have figured out, there are different types of shinbang. Bang from landing backseat and bang from gap between shin and tongue.
https://masterfitinc.com/product/eliminator-custom-tongue/ these helped me with the gap, but will not help shin bang from landing backseat. We just gotta get more forwards dog


I went to the bootfitter this morning and they gave me those to fill the gap hopefully it helps
a year ago
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j.roc
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Kevinb5I’m 6 feet 170 lbs so I think 120 is reasonable


Agreed, 120 should be fine! Hopefully the blocks you got to fill up space solve the issue.

If the shin bang persists, I'd personally recommend a cabrio/three piece boot. I'm convinced that the progressive flex pattern in cabrio boots is best for preventing shin bang.
a year ago
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dkels
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This video was key for me getting over this issue. Craig also makes a ton of products that help with boot problems and is a super cool guy:


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1083675/Shin-Bang---Bootorials-Ep--6
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