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Boot Bang

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Kclemhockey
Posts: 4 - Karma: 17
Recently I have been getting real bad bootbang. What are ways to help fix the problem?
Feb 24 2022 9:17PM
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IlsPlauns64
Posts: 23 - Karma: 214
You mean shin bang?
Feb 25 2022 12:58PM
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Kclemhockey
Posts: 4 - Karma: 17
Yes
IlsPlauns64You mean shin bang?
Feb 25 2022 1:12PM
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PimpChimpin
Posts: 1283 - Karma: 12,488
Keep boots tighter, go to a boot fitter, try a new boot are a few ideas
Feb 25 2022 1:49PM
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KCoCM
Posts: 963 - Karma: 8,758
ohh ya the classic bootbang
Feb 25 2022 2:12PM
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kvan
Posts: 3073 - Karma: 1,147
There are so many variables that could come into play with shin bang. Pretty common causes are from the boot being too big, wrong flex, lack of tension around the lower leg.. all things that need to be assessed by a good fitter.
Feb 25 2022 2:26PM
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TrackMafia
Posts: 79 - Karma: 1,268
Don’t ski backseat 👍
Feb 25 2022 2:33PM
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IlsPlauns64
Posts: 23 - Karma: 214
https://www.skimag.com/gear/shin-bang-and-how-to-prevent-it/
Feb 25 2022 3:33PM
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okayimlinking
Posts: 25 - Karma: 233
Booster Straps and/or go to a boot fitter
Feb 25 2022 7:42PM
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tdollo
Posts: 3480 - Karma: 14,066
Usually shin bang happens when your boot is too big.
Feb 27 2022 2:05PM
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