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S_Kat
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this is a stupid thread but does drilling nails hurt?
Jan 3 2012 4:11PM
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CalebT
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I'm not sure what you mean by drilling nails?
Jan 3 2012 4:14PM
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613.
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Jan 3 2012 4:25PM
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MT_ripper
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= pain
Jan 3 2012 5:15PM
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ForeverYung
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Genius
Jan 3 2012 5:20PM
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mountainviper
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So wait....are gonna post pics of the toe bangin or what? What the heck is newschoolers? Uh nevermind.
Jan 3 2012 5:29PM
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CheddarJack
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I cut my nails, I hammer my nails, but I have never screwed my nails. Can someone let me know how it goes next time they try?
Jan 3 2012 5:30PM
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Stose
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get a pair of spks
Jan 3 2012 5:32PM
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crab_pretzel
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i was gonna say this before i actually read the thread. i suppose you got toebang, the nail is black and needs to be lanced to take the pressure off? a needle should do it, its not that hard. drill seems like overkill/asking for injury
Jan 3 2012 6:05PM
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Clark_Griswold
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Just becasue Collin Collins drilled into his toe  doesn't mean you should too.
Jan 3 2012 6:51PM
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Eazy_Steezy
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Just heat up a needle on the stove so it's hot and use that it hurts less
Jan 3 2012 7:00PM
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TheClap.
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dont land backseat
Jan 3 2012 7:06PM
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jdilla
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First off you should definitely go to the foot doctor if you can. They'll do it properly. But if you need it done fast (like in the parking lot so you can keep skiing for the day), do this:

Get a safety pin or some type of needle. Stick it in a flame until it's red hot then push it through your nail and squeeze all the disgusting fluid out. The trick is to melt through the nail more than push through it. Don't go too far or else you'll puncture the skin underneath and bleed more. Every time I've done it the pain goes away the second you drain all the blood and shit that's under your toenail.

Don't use a fucking drill. You will go too far. If you go to the foot doctor they have a special drill and bit to drain the hematoma. Definitely do that if you can manage it.
Jan 3 2012 7:10PM
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coldcuts69
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clip your toe nails. hahahah.
Jan 3 2012 7:12PM
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PJS.
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this thread is fucking disgusting. I would suggest trying not to land backseat.
Jan 3 2012 7:13PM
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Inline.
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Just wait for it to ooze, then die, then it'll fall off! Thus recently happened to me. I can post pics if you want.....also, don't let people stomp in your toe. Have a nice day!
Jan 3 2012 7:14PM
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Inline.
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This*
Jan 3 2012 7:15PM
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NinetyFour
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I really don't know man. Proper fitting boots and landing properly are probably the best bet. I wouldn't become a toe surgeon to fix this shit. Why not experiment with like soft foam rubber on top and in front of your toe inside your boots. Carve that shit to shape and see what you can make happen. This shouldn't fuck your toes up anymore then toebang already does. I don't want to sound like a dick about this either, but theres plenty of threads on this. Good luck with your issues man. I get it from time to time and it hurts like a raging bitch. Toebang > stepping on lego.....
Jan 3 2012 7:26PM
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jdilla
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^^^this

if you're getting such bad toebang that you wind up with hematomas (black nails) then your boots are WAYYYY out of fit. more than likely they're too big for you so as a result your feet are swimming around in the toebox. take your shit to a bootfitter. it's definitely affecting your skiing too.
Jan 3 2012 7:31PM
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crab_pretzel
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+k this guy right here is who you should listen to
Jan 3 2012 10:34PM
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mountainviper
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Haha. The only time I have ever gotten toe bang is after getting professionally fitted. Twice now and both times those boots gave me toe bang. Two different fitters too. Wtf?
Jan 3 2012 11:29PM
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NinetyFour
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Dang man I really don't know. My unferstanding that the cause of tobang is the foot sliding forward and upward and smashing into the boot. The sol prevents this via a rubber insert. Like I sad you could try making a foam toe insert, to take up this space and add padding. I wasn't professionally fitted and I get occasional toe bang. My boots do perform well but honestly could be a half size smaller :s. so I'm looking into taking up space by raising my foot in the boot through a 1/4 rubber matt cutout underneath my liner, or the foam toe to resolve these issues. I'll report my results back up you guys if it does work out. Like I said carefully experimentation is probably better then continuing on worth toebang or drilling your nail. Will report results and a how to IF successful.
Jan 3 2012 11:42PM
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Inline.
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Go to your local shop, they'll tell you what's up. They showed me this awesome product called the Eliminatir. It slides in between your tongue and the boot exterior. It eliminates every bit of foot pain you have had while skiing.
Jan 4 2012 12:16AM
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DW.
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There is probably no magic solution, everyone is different. But, one of the things that I find helps a lot is supporting the arch. Do you have footbeds? If not, get on that, because by supporting the arch, you won't slide forward as much, and it just gives you a snugger fit.
Jan 4 2012 12:23AM
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NinetyFour
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Pushes your foot back and eliminates toebang. Genius!
Jan 4 2012 12:24AM
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