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Duck footed on one foot

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officechair
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I got a new pair of skis and noticed I can't turn right on edge. Haven't had this issue with any other ski in the same boots, although those are flat tail and mounted further back. Looking at my feet, I noticed my left points outward in a neutral stance, which makes me wonder if this is why my skis diverge when turning right. Has anyone had experience with this and is there a way to compensate other than learning to use my left foot differently? I'm at a loss why I suddenly can't turn on this one pair of skis.
a year ago
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Vishnudes
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officechairI got a new pair of skis and noticed I can't turn right on edge. Haven't had this issue with any other ski in the same boots, although those are flat tail and mounted further back. Looking at my feet, I noticed my left points outward in a neutral stance, which makes me wonder if this is why my skis diverge when turning right. Has anyone had experience with this and is there a way to compensate other than learning to use my left foot differently? I'm at a loss why I suddenly can't turn on this one pair of skis.


I would suggest getting them re-mounted. Probably at a different shop then the first one haha or if you do go back there let them know they screwed uo and will probably do it for free
a year ago
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officechair
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VishnudesI would suggest getting them re-mounted. Probably at a different shop then the first one haha or if you do go back there let them know they screwed uo and will probably do it for free

Oh I should have clarified this is with skis off and standing without shoes on. But I still may take them back and have them check. They don't look obviously crooked.
a year ago
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jompcock
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over time you'll naturally correct if you ski enough. I've heard of people mounting bindings for duckfootedness but then you have a left/right ski and don't have a path to correcting the issue. If it's this one pair of skis then maybe get a base/edge bevel at a shop or see if you're edge high. That's often why a ski feels weird or hooky.
a year ago
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Voyage86
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if it’s never happened before than it’s likely the skis. very unlikely one of your feet spontaneously became duck footed. i’d possibly go to an orthopedic doctor and get your feet looked at if you think this is a real problem.
a year ago
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officechair
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Voyage86if it’s never happened before than it’s likely the skis. very unlikely one of your feet spontaneously became duck footed. i’d possibly go to an orthopedic doctor and get your feet looked at if you think this is a real problem.

It was pointed out to me by a bootfitter a while ago and I forgot since it seemed more a curiosity to me than problem at the time; probably been like this forever. It's noticeable when I set up to deadlift too. I was wondering if maybe the style of ski exposed this or a technique issue, even after switching the left and right ski for a run. But it could definitely be something with the tune.

**This post was edited on Dec 25th 2023 at 11:06:51pm
a year ago
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mikem
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assuming the mount is correct, you probably need to get your boots canted and cuff aligned.

on skis that are "mounted further back." canting will matter more because the leverage is applied to a longer surface. I also bet you cross your tips sometimes.
a year ago
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mikem
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assuming the mount is correct, you probably need to get your boots canted and cuff aligned.

on skis that are "mounted further back." canting will matter more because the leverage is applied to a longer surface. I also bet you cross your tips sometimes.
a year ago
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Voyage86
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officechairIt was pointed out to me by a bootfitter a while ago and I forgot since it seemed more a curiosity to me than problem at the time; probably been like this forever. It's noticeable when I set up to deadlift too. I was wondering if maybe the style of ski exposed this or a technique issue, even after switching the left and right ski for a run. But it could definitely be something with the tune.

**This post was edited on Dec 25th 2023 at 11:06:51pm


it’s gata be the skis in some way.
a year ago
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