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Shin Bruises

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number1.suspect
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Hi NS, lately every-time I go skiing with my FT drop kick boots, I getting these bruises on both of my shins, and i'm not sure what to do about them.

When I get these bruises I cant ski again for about 3-5 days and the bruises don't go away, but they hurt less.

I've been considering getting the Pro Boot Liner that is supposed to be softer, or get a new tongue with a softer flex.

Any input on how to fix this would be appreciated :)
Dec 12 2016 5:43PM
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fries
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get full tilts..... oh wait


But seriously:

-go check with a boot fitter
-make sure your boots are tight when you ski
-keep pressure against front of boot (sounds counter-intuitive, i know)
-try not to land backseat/overshoot
Dec 12 2016 5:47PM
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.jif
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Go to a bootfitter, your boots are probably the problem.
Dec 12 2016 5:48PM
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number1.suspect
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J_Sget full tilts..... oh wait


But seriously:

-go check with a boot fitter
-make sure your boots are tight when you ski
-keep pressure against front of boot (sounds counter-intuitive, i know)
-try not to land backseat/overshoot



I've had my boots for 2 seasons and this just recently started happening this season.
Dec 12 2016 5:54PM
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fries
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M1chaelI've had my boots for 2 seasons and this just recently started happening this season.


then it might be how you are skiing or you arent buckling them tight enough
Dec 12 2016 5:57PM
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Yung_Jimmy
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I used to get shin bang from the cuff on my snow pants when it was tucked into my boots. Sometimes it's not even the boot.
Dec 12 2016 6:13PM
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number1.suspect
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J_Sthen it might be how you are skiing or you arent buckling them tight enough



I usually tighten my boots enough so their tight but not squeezing my feet.

I'm just going to buy the #4 flex tongue since its pretty cheap, and just see what happens.

Thanks for the suggestions anyway :)
Dec 12 2016 6:16PM
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number1.suspect
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Yung_JimmyI used to get shin bang from the cuff on my snow pants when it was tucked into my boots. Sometimes it's not even the boot.


I never tuck anything in my ski boot, only socks.
Dec 12 2016 6:17PM
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Aparker
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buckle tighter.
Dec 12 2016 8:23PM
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roach1324
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quit skiing
Dec 12 2016 8:56PM
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number1.suspect
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roach1324quit skiing



I should.
Dec 12 2016 8:59PM
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tdollo
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smoke weed
Dec 12 2016 9:37PM
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Yung_Jimmy
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M1chaelI never tuck anything in my ski boot, only socks.


I'm talking about the waterproof liner that goes under the rest of the pant. I don't tuck my whole pant leg in my boot lol. But yea it gave me the worst shin bang I've ever had. I had to stop skiing for like 10 days
Dec 12 2016 9:41PM
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number1.suspect
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Yung_JimmyI'm talking about the waterproof liner that goes under the rest of the pant. I don't tuck my whole pant leg in my boot lol. But yea it gave me the worst shin bang I've ever had. I had to stop skiing for like 10 days



Yeah I knew what you meant, I don't ever tuck anything in, also I really don't think this is shin bang, just cause of how low the bruises are.
Dec 12 2016 10:38PM
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