Painful shins

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specificpig

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I have Salomon Kreation boots and am an all mountain skier

Whenever I ski for any period of time I start to get very painful shins around the top of my boots. Usually just on my left leg. This is especially painful if I land a jump leaning back a bit or if I am skiing over uneve ground so it throws me off balanace a bit. It feels as though my shin bone is bending around my boot.

I was wondering whether anyone knows what the problem is and whether there is anything I can do about it. It feels as though if I had a boot which stopped further up my shins nearer my knees it would stop it hurting.

cheers

jack
 
I usually just tighten my top buckles and power strap and that helps to solve it sometimes. Other than that your boots might be a tad bit too big.
 
It's called Shin Bang, it can be cause by boots that are too big, landing backseat, or ill-fitting boots.
It can be prevented by, properly fitting boots, in your case you said you think taller boots would help, Lange boots are taller than most I believe.
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yup its called shin bang... this means your boots most likely dont fit properly. you may need to be fitted again or appropriately
 
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not even kiding. i ride in these. without that liner of course. best boots ive ever worn. even better than my old FT's.

 
I had shinbang while I was in Solly 1080's. I had two pair, neither of which were fitted correctly.

Then I began working at a shop and I realized that I needed to get boots that fit my foot correctly. Do not, I repeat, do NOT listen to whatever people have to say about boots in this site. Sure, reviews about quality are fine, but don't even bother listening to people tell you which boot to buy UNLESS you have been fit first. Don't buy online either. You'll regret it later.

Instead, go to your shop, get fit for a boot. Make sure whatever boot you try on, your toes are just BARELY scraping the end of the boot liner. Boots pack out, meaning they get bigger, which is what most people dont anticipate. The boot is gonna feel real snug when you try it on, but as long as your feet arent bunching up, you're golden (and if there isnt too much room).

Also be aware of boot fitters at this time of year.. sometimes they'll just sell whatever they have leftover in stock. The best time to get fit is at the begining of the season, you'll get a better flexing boot for what you need. An allmountain skier needs a higher (stiffer) flexing boot.. but thats just a general note to be aware of.

sparknotes: get fit by a boot fitter. your boots are most likely too big.
 
Well you obviously aren't a bootfitter.

They would likely end up too big.

Personally i'll shell fit any day over the amount of toe-liner scraping.
 
It also could be from landing backseat alot, the pain is caused by a build up of lactic acid so another good way to prevent it is by taking an advil or two before skiing because it will prevent the lactic acid from forming so i have heard and for me it does work....give it a shot
 
maybe land forward. bleave me...i have the sameprobelm....it suks..it riuns ur day and everytthjin..ughh....now, i have been focussing on leaning forward when i pop. when i spin, i pop forward...try doing that.too, or find the 5 min. massage that is very parinfull. ask nipples about that!!
 
cheers for the info everybody,

if the boots are indeed too big for me can this be padded out with a couple of pairs of socks?

I was talking to someone last night and he mentioned something about gel packs you can put in your boots, anyone tried these?

So this shinbang, is it damaging, i mean if i keep riding am i likely to mess my leg up?
 
Sure, if you add padding and whatnot to your boots and 'tighten' up the space, it might provide momentary relief, but if anything its just adding volume to your boot. This translates to a less 'reactive' boot. Harder to convert all your energy into the edge of your skis. You definitely wont get the full potential, no matter what boot you have.

Also, more socks = more heat = less breathability = frozen toes. Not comfortable.

And shinbang can be damaging, but in most cases, unless extreme, its unlikely. However, it can lead to stuff like shinsplints, and ultimately ligaments being torn and whatnot.. Its basically muscle strain.
 
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