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Relish_man
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one simple question so i can start off the ski season well; what kind of socks should i wear while skiing to limit shinbang? does it make a difference if my socks stop at the ankle or go up to my knee? advice would be appreciated.
Aug 26 2009 4:12PM
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Ski.Ballet
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The fit of your boots determines whether or not you're going to get shin bang, not what type of socks you have. I personally like long, lightweight ski socks.
Aug 26 2009 4:14PM
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jibbinc.
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Obviously socks are the cause of shinbang...

Wear sock that go past where your boot stops to avoid uncomfortableness and rash's
and stop landing back seat for shinbang
Sammy Carlson told me if you land with you hand in front of you it totally eliminates shinbag.

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Aug 26 2009 4:15PM
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i.ski.troll.
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Ankle socks while skiing ftw?  I hate ski socks so much.
Aug 26 2009 4:16PM
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wintersway
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ski socks.

but they wont cure shinbang. your poor skills are what gives you shinbang.
Aug 26 2009 4:29PM
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thebeesknees
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ive been wearing long, lightweight ones forevr
Aug 26 2009 4:46PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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only advice with socks that go up to your shins or anywhere above your ankles. Don't let them bunch up otherwise you will be in for some pain the next day.
Aug 26 2009 4:52PM
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Calb3rt
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so you are saying that your hands are the cause of shin bang?
Aug 26 2009 4:53PM
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smooticus
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Its a coaching technique, you use some thing simple in your posture like hand positions. If you force your hands in front of you when you land you will find that the rest of your body is going to follow, it natural. They say the same thing when your racing, if you punch your hands down the hill like you want them to go through the finish first then your whole body will want to lean forward more
Aug 26 2009 5:06PM
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Tablespoon
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I just wear regular socks. I dont have ski socks.
Aug 26 2009 5:15PM
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treebeard
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i really hope this works...

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Aug 26 2009 7:20PM
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treebeard
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Aug 26 2009 7:20PM
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Franny
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never had shin bang. I wear ankle socks.
Aug 26 2009 7:42PM
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ashamedkrew
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ya gotta rock the woolies.
Aug 26 2009 11:14PM
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aznsteeze
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imo, ankle socks bunch up on me and give me blisters.
so i wear long socks that are even a little longer than the whole boot.  ski socks.  and some even have added material around the shins.  i also dont really like the feeling of the boot bare on just my  shins.
Aug 27 2009 1:14AM
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japanada
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I rock smartwool or x-socks. They are made to not absorb the moisture from your foot, so in return your feet stay dryer and warmer. ANd I wear the ultra light weight ones for ultimate boot feel.
Aug 27 2009 5:08AM
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I_Am_Mod
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shinbang depends on how your boots fit, not what socks you wear...
i wear regular sock for normal days
and real skiing sock for cold days and powder -> hiking + cold toes = sad pande :(
Aug 27 2009 5:11AM
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lydiaiskwllol
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Fancy ski socks
Aug 27 2009 5:15AM
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Beans13
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Dude ski socks are the shit

I wear em in the summer sometimes just cause there so comfy.

Aug 27 2009 12:49PM
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mozzy
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I've got a pair of Burton snowboard socks, which is what I use on those really cold days. They're padded in the shins and heel and thinner around the toes. Although the last two seasons, I found I didn't need to wear them at all.
Aug 27 2009 1:04PM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
They don't need to be anything fancy, as long as they're taller than your boot cuff and NOT 100% cotton.  The height is obvious and has already been explained.  Cotton absorbs moister, and, contrary to popular belief, doesn't breath well.  Cold nor not, your feet will sweat when you ski. With cotton, sweat is absorbed by the sock rather than transferred to the liner causing the fibers to expand.  The sock will no longer fit correctly and will tend to bunch up, creating pressure points.

With a different material the sock won't expand, it will stay fitted to your foot, your skin will be able to breathe and you will be much more comfortable.  Polyester-spandex blends are a good choice as they transfer moisture well, retain little of it and have good elasticity.

Hope that helps.
Aug 27 2009 1:49PM
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Balto
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warm days-think ski socks
cold days-thick ski socks

Aug 27 2009 2:27PM
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