Shin bang, need help

yep, if a boot is too soft for you that means it does not match your flexibility or your weight range or both. An overly soft boot is (by definition) not supportive enough for you and unresponsive. This requires you to flex the boot further forward and more frequently than the proper flex would and will lead to more friction on your shin and consequently more pain.
 
I've been a victim of shinbang for many years. I've played around with so many things mentioned on this thread to get rid of it. Boots that fit properly are probably #1 problem, however even after getting custom boots at a reputable ski boot shop, i still suffered.

I have to say that after taking up running and strengthening my legs this summer has helped incredibly. Thinking about it, all the spinning, stomping, and flexing that your legs go through on a avg park day is more than enough to tweak shit in your legs that haven't been conditioned by other exercises.

but anyways, gl op. hope everything works out.
 
I had extremely bad shin bang at the beginning of the season. So bad I could barely ski half a day. I have Head Mojo XP boots, and here's what I did to make it much more manageable.

Footbeds- Footbeds will help lock your foot in and keep from any movement of your foot in your boot, helping prevent your shins from moving around also. They also help keep you in a forward stance and give arch support.

Booster Straps- These can do wonders for some people. Basicely they help to eliminate any space between the tongue and your shin, and they also have some give to them so your shins aren't hitting something solid all the time.

I think the best thing for me though was softening my boots. Head Mojo's have a flex of 100/110. which was way too stiff for me. Getting a shop to soften them worked wonders. Also check and see if there are a second set of closer holes that you can put the buckles on, allowing for a tighter fit. So yeah hope that helps and don't give up on your current boots right away, you will be suprised how much a shop can help change your boots to fit you.

 
try putting that foam crap that they put under carpeting between your boot and shin. Worked really well for a friend last year.
 
get something that fits your foot. Ya todd wallballs wears em because they fit em. get a fucking boot fitter for the 100000000000 time.
 
This might be worth a try, but it does not help for everyone. I tried this with a mousepad and I think it might've made it worse.
 
thissss....it doesnt always work my shins still hurt but i was trying a backside 270 out and i coulda rode it out but i decided that itd just destroy my shins just slid out on my butt...sure it got my tall tee wet but w.e it saved mi shins.....but i still get it bad....i wanna try full tilts..but tighening my boots real well usually works
 
I've never had an issue keeping mine really loose but I am currently wearing a 27 and should be wearing like a 29, haha, so my foot is wedged the f#$% in there and therefore I have the craziest heel support. + SPK's have amazing heel support to begin with.
 
Where does everyone find is the best spot to put the booster straps? The booster is supposed to be placed under the plastic, but I feel like it would help a bit more higher up? Opinions? I am in a normal 4 buckle style boot right now.
 
mine is where the power strap used to be, over the plastic. it works fine but ive never tried boots with them anywhere else so i wouldnt know
 
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