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Do your legs have to hurt everytime you go skiing?

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En_Route
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Does it have to hurt when I go skiing. Heres the reason I am asking. I have worn out poorly fitting boots. My dad is forcing me to ski in them and not letting me buy new ones because He says throughout all his life it has always hurt to ski. I completely disagree because people couldn't do what they do today. Basically im gonna show him this thread so if you could please back me up.
Jan 1 2010 9:45PM
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cmb8964
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nope, mine feel great.  a few years ago i got some poorly fitted boots, couldnt turn left cuz it hurt so bad and then i got two black toe nails cuz my heel wasnt held in place.  went to winter park, got fitted for dalbellos, and havent had any pain in 3 years
Jan 1 2010 9:49PM
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.jesus.
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just reason with your dad tell him that everything was uncomfortable in the 1800's and tell him to try out some full tilts
Jan 1 2010 10:38PM
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selkirks
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If your boots are as poorly fitted as you are saying they are, you are setting yourself up for long-term physical injury (i.e. poor arch support can cause severe problems). The bottom line is that you're setting yourself up for several different types of injuries. Solution: buy your own boots?
Jan 1 2010 10:46PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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you should ask your dad if he`s going to buy you $400 custom orthotics  when you completely fuck up your feet-ankles-knees-hips-and spine for the rest of your life. wearing boots that are not right for you is no good, if you ski 3 times a year. oh well, if you ski alot its the most importent piece of equipment.
your dad should mabey talk to a boot fitter before he pulls answers out of his ass and educate himself before his ignorence ruins you for the rest of your life. if you are over 14. go get a job and buy your own boots.
Jan 1 2010 11:16PM
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Triple_Strum
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Well you can't force your dad to do anything.  Some options are: 1) ask him for an early birthday present 2) sell your skis, get cheaper ones to prove to him how serious you are about it and get him to pay the difference 3) get a job.  4) sell your outerwear.

There is nothing more important than boots.

Jan 2 2010 12:01AM
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En_Route
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thanks guys. For your info im 17, i do have my own job and i am buying my own boots so we can put that to rest but ya I ski way over 50 times per season so I feel as if its important too. Ill just buy em and deal with his bull shit.
Jan 2 2010 12:05AM
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Slinger1x1
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i started working for a shop and now know lots of shit about boots and boot fitting. I used that against my parents when i reasoned with them for new boots. i ended up getting news boots with fully custom footbeds.
they are amazing. aside from the toe box being a little to narrow (i will get that worked out), they are so freaking comfortable and i ski so much better and i have so much more control.

but my legs hurt, like my thighs, but thats because im out of shape and i need to squat more. thats just muscles, not boots
Jan 2 2010 1:10AM
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no_steeze
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my right knee always hurts when i ski

but having painful boots sucks and is retarded...it's like your dad not buying you new sneakers for cross country running
Jan 2 2010 1:21AM
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GNARBARSTAR
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i would say its like sending you out to play first base in baseball with no glove.
Jan 2 2010 1:23AM
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Slinger1x1
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no, that would be like skiing with no boots...

i would say its more like playing baseball (or any sport) without cleats. you can get by, but there is such a difference thats not noticeable until you actually experience it
Jan 2 2010 1:34AM
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JahJahBinks
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Go to a bootfitter and see what they can do to help your boot. Get some booster straps if you have shinbang, and tighten your boots!

Jan 2 2010 2:06PM
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onenerdykid
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I bet your dad is a nice guy and he's not trying to hurt you, but the fact of the matter is he is wrong.  Back in the day, smoking was good for you and your boots had to hurt if you wanted to be in control of your skis.  My race boots used to absolutely kill, but they skied well and I could only wear them for half the day.  Now that boot designers and developers are actually trying to make boots in the shape of people's feet with heat moldable liners and custom footbeds, etc. a pair of boots can feel amazingly comfortable and ski phenomenally well. 

Parents also don't want to drop a ton of cash on their growing kids because you'll be out of the boot in a year.  I totally understand that too.  But there is a middle ground and the bottom line is that your boots do not have to hurt in order to ski well.
Jan 2 2010 2:25PM
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bovice29
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there is a difference between legs hurting and feet hurting cause my legs always burn after skiing cause its an intense workout but feet shouldnt hurt if you get the right boots.
Jan 2 2010 3:02PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111

No, cause i used to fo that all the time...

i would say its more like sky diving but using an umbrella instead of a parachute

Jan 2 2010 3:03PM
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Slinger1x1
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i dont know what you just said in that first sentance
but an umbrella when skydiving is just stupid... your going to die. you can get by in ski boots that don't fit correctly, its just not going to be as fun and it will be more painful and less productive.
Jan 2 2010 3:13PM
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Ftacnik
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lol i was just being stupid
Jan 2 2010 3:36PM
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joshua
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Well at 17 you should be buying your own stuff anyway
Jan 2 2010 5:16PM
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tharvey3894
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personally, i think boots are the most important part of ski equipment, even more then bindings, and skis. just because of the fact that having a good fitting boot is so important.
Jan 14 2010 9:53PM
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doublexl
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fuck yo self.

and tell your dad he has the most fucked up logic.....like ever. ski boots shouldnt hurt.
Jan 14 2010 10:36PM
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JDon
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The average male's foot stops growing around the time he's 15 to 16. I know mine were done even a bit before. Even if you do have to suck it up and buy your own boots, it will be a worthy investment that will last a long time. SPK and FT Booters seem to be the most common boots here and they both run around $400 which isn't too bad.
Jan 14 2010 10:37PM
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Thenowhereman42
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My current boots are the first ones that haven't hurt me. They still make my feet go a little numb if I don't take them off at some point for 10 minutes though. I say unless your toes are bruised or your shin is actually cut, man it out.

Holy shit, there are only 13 members on right now. Thats amazing.
Jan 15 2010 5:49AM
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Brenone
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i have quite a few friends / family members that are recreational skiers. 5-6 times a year. and in the last 2 years most of them have come to me for advice on buying new skis. the first question i ask them is what is their boor situation. if they have some 10 year old boots or dont even have their own i tell them to buy boots first then move on to new skis. i would rather ride with some good fitting comfortable boots and rental skis than some brand new Armada's and shitty boots.
Jan 15 2010 9:51AM
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madsskaar
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no
Jan 15 2010 11:26AM
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.jesus.
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love you to man
Jan 15 2010 4:11PM
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tharvey3894
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just the boots i guess... bump
Jan 19 2010 8:35PM
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