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Will new boots help shin bang?

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bob.marley
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So I have been using some $150 fischer ski boots for the last 2 years and I am more than likely going to need new boots next year since my feet have grown a bit. This year it seems like more than last I have been getting some killer shin bang. I ski every weekend and after skiing Saturday it's not that bad, Sunday it's definately there and on 3 day weekends I have to stick with groomers basically or just go gome. Every little bump hurts, infact I am sometimes limping in my boots. I know for a fact I am not a big backseat skier, I get backseat accidently in some circumstances, but so does everybody. I notice no difference from tightening up the 2 buckles and power strap about as tight as I can make them from just making them a few notches looser, either way, my calf can travel forward and back in the boot a little bit which may contribute, I don't know. I didn't know about caring for boots when I got them so I have never buckled them when I am not wearing them if that would make any difference, I actually let them sit all summer unbuckled. Basically I just don't want to be able to ski 2 days in a row and then take a break because of shin bang. There is not too much longer in my season so I can use these for the rest of this year but then I definately need new boots next season.

I don't know about getting boots custom fitted simply because I don't have that kind of money on top of the price of new boots. The new boots will likely have to be under 300 dollars but I could maybe stretch another $50 if need be.

Thanks

Mar 11 2012 8:09PM
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ForeverYung
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Inb4 full tilts. But go to a shop and get fitted by a boot fitter. Properly fitting boots=no shin bang
Mar 11 2012 8:23PM
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skitheWest.
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not necessarily...
Mar 11 2012 8:37PM
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bob.marley
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so getting new boots isn't a find the boot and buy it ordeal? I have basically no experience with getting new ski boots beyond the measure the length of your feet and try on a few different pairs till one pair fits right and is budget. I am on a tight budget because I just got new skis and new shit for this year so next year I am probably going to get just boots and maybe a jacket for christmas.

Do you think I should just go to the local ski shop and ask for a boot fitter? How much can I expect to pay to get fitted? I am no big time skier so the perfect boot isn't that important.

Mar 11 2012 8:40PM
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skitheWest.
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if your looking for boot that prevents/helps shinbang, I would suggest going to a boot fitter and getting some type of park oriented boot. Probably something like the SPK or hot dogger
Mar 11 2012 8:45PM
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Blake.P
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that is completely wrong. your boots are your most important piece of equipment, its better to spend 500 on boots that work and skimp on skis or outerwear than get boots that dont fit.

go to a shop, talk to the boot fitter, and he will have you try some pairs on that he thinks will fit your foot. after you find the best one, they will heat mold it and customize it to fit your foot even better. this is part of the price of the boots so it doesnt cost extra
Mar 11 2012 8:47PM
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tomPietrowski
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Park boots will not stop shinbang, a correctly fitted boot will. This may be a low level punter boot or a race boot or maybe a park boot. What is important though is that it matches the shape of your foot, matches what you require for stance , forward lean and flex. Footbeds are a must for a good fit. A pronated foot could cause shinbang, as could boots which are too big.

Overall go to a good bootfitter who has a good selection and also makes custom footbeds. Unfortunately $300 is not going to get you very far boot wise. I always say allocate about $150 for the footbeds and spend what you have left on the boots. A well made footbed is more important then a boot with all the bells and whistles.

And generally you will not pay for boot fitting, most good shops will include the fitting in the cost of the boot, (this is why its cheaper to buy online, as they dont have to fit the boot) but the shop will also cover any work you need doing after skiing in the boot.

Mar 11 2012 10:00PM
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heFF
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i feel like it's just inevitable..i still get it every once in awhile..it's part of being a skier..probably has to do with the fact that i ride stiffer boots..maybe a less stiff boot will help..who knows
Mar 11 2012 10:39PM
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Lucas
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Also a stiffer/longer/more stable ski can help because it will stop you from landing backseat
Mar 11 2012 11:12PM
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