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How much do you use your ankles?
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I know ski boots keep them rather firm but how much pressure do you guys put on your ankles when spinning on rails and off jumps? I got a class 2 sprain earlier this year and it hasn't healed like wonders. I have good fitting boots so that is not the issue but I do still feel it on my ankle when I put sideways pressure (side to side) on it. Is there a way around this or something I could change when setting a rotation? Or do I need to man up and just deal with the pain?
Sep 5 2014 5:08PM
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Initiate more with your hips and shoulders. And get a solid pop. You will have no ankle pain.
Sep 5 2014 5:15PM
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ASK TANNER HALL HOW MUCH HE USES HIS ANK- ah forget it.
But seriously, play it safe. Might be worth taking some mellow groomer laps to see how it's feeling, but don't step right up to some 50 footers. Even though ski boots are rigid, you still have your entire body weight coming down directly on your ankles every time you land. One off balance landing and you might be out for another couple months.
Sep 5 2014 5:15PM
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omg...^ its always there, like a mom joke
eihter way, ankle injuries take forever to heal, definitely be spending time on the groomers working on butter maanuevers
Sep 5 2014 5:52PM
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I sprained both my ankles last year, and I totally know what you mean. even though you don't really initiate your turns with your ankles, they do support your weight, and that pressure can get amplified on rails and landings and things. It helps to make longer turns and hold a wider stance. Also, I wouldn't be pushing it too hard in the park until it really feels better.
Sep 5 2014 6:10PM
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dude, I used to mine so much. can't really anymore because I got em taken out.
Sep 5 2014 7:17PM
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dude, I used to mine so much. can't really anymore because I got em taken out.
Sep 5 2014 7:17PM
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I busted my ankle last summer and I had the same problem, I took one whole day just to ride groomers and find my comfort zone and the next day I was pushed by some friends to get back on rails and jumps and I found the first couple were difficult, but it came back to me just like riding a bike
Sep 9 2014 5:41PM
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Do you currently use custom footbeds in your boots? If not sart there. You do not want the side to side motion in the boot you are experiencing the ankle should only flex forward. A custom footbed can help realign the foot and stop tho side to side moent which is actually the foot pronating and supanating which is causing the pain. i broke my tibia at the ankle I August 12 and was fine to ski again by Nov but only because I had my boots fitted very well an there was no moevment.
Sep 9 2014 6:23PM
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Make sure you have solid arch and side support, as your ankle is going to be a little weaker than the other one. Don't take too big of hits at first, ease up to it. Your ankle essentially supports your weight, play it safe.
Sep 9 2014 7:28PM
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