Softer skis = healthy knees?

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Softer skis = healthy knees?

rubberpantaloons

Posts: 506 - Karma: 3,097

Dec 23 2019 11:47PM

probably a dumb idea but would softer skis help reduce knee injuries on jumps? like when you land backseat in a twisting type motion instead of your acl going maybe your skis would just flex through and wash out? like more time equals less force kinda thing? discuss

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NateDude

Posts: 183 - Karma: 1,295

Dec 24 2019 12:57AM

Isn't that what your bindings are for? Lower your DINs so they release before your knees?

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xxACIDTRIPxx

Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,174

Dec 24 2019 3:38AM

Yeah well you’re not wrong. That’s how levers work dawg....,,

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jakeordie

Posts: 654 - Karma: 3,242

Dec 24 2019 9:46AM

Yeah I think you're right, softer (and shorter/skinnier) skis reduce the torque applied to knees in some situations.....but maybe at the expense of control that could prevent falls.

I also wonder if bindings can keep up with modern shapes and flex patterns. Maybe a softer ski can twist & load up a binding on an unanticipated angle/plane, and it don't release at the set DIN.

**This post was edited on Dec 24th 2019 at 9:46:52am

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_IRRELEVANT_

Posts: 944 - Karma: 4,423

Dec 24 2019 10:02AM

I think your thinkin too hard but if it’s your excuse to get another pair it makes sense

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