 Poster: A snowHead
|
A few years ego I went to a supposedly good bootfitter in Park City and purchased new Head Free Ride boots. I complained to him that because of the odd curve of my shins, they forced me too far forward, and I was off balance. He convinced me that it should be that far forward and I should become a more advanced skier. After one run I was back visiting the bootfitter. He modified the boots as much as possible so they are not so far forward. They are still too far forward, and I'm off balance. Ever since, my quads catch fire on the first run, and I can not ski for more than a few runs. I used to ski just fine, expert level with my old boots.
Can anyone recommend a boot for my forward curved shins? If my quads are on fire immediately, is that not a sign that I'm off balance and need a different boot??
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
Welcome to snowheads. No boot expert i'm afraid but I've suffered from leaning too far forward. When I learnt I was told "lean forward" so that's what I did, to the extreme. Many years down the line i still to some degree lean or rely on the boot too much. One exercise that really showed it up for me was skiing with the boots undone, as in completely undone so there's no forward support. For me this was very hard as I was centered on the feet so the loss of the boot support threw me. Anyway I spent quite a bit of skiing time with the boot undone which has helped me get much more centered. If you're trying this obviously make sure you're on very easy terrain. Sorry if barking up wrong tree, but good luck getting the boots sorted.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
|
|
DannyF, It may not be just the boot but how it is aligned to your unique physiology. where are you located? If in the UK go make an appointment with Alpine mccanix, he does alignement and balance and should be able to sort you out. http://www.mccannix.com/
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
This may sound like it could add to the problem, but as always a heel lift will help reduce the net forward lean.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
I'm no boot expert, but could it be that the boots are too stiff rather than too forward, so you're unable to flext them? Not sure I've ever seen someone who's ankles are too flexed throughout the turn, more common is not being able to move enough.
Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me will comment!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
DannyF, it could also be that the sole of your boot is too high at the rear due to the construction of your skis and bindings and perhaps a toe shim would help level you out. THis is known as Delta Angle and can have a big impact on your balance.
again i would seek professional help and the only guy i know of in the UK that can do this is Andi at Alpine Mccannix....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DannyF,
there are a few things that can be done
1 a heel lift as SMALLZOOKEEPER has said may solve the problem very quickly
2 lifting the toes of either the boot or the binding will bring the shaft of the boot more upright giving you a different start point andi at alpine McCannix does these assessments at my office, i can do this if none of the dates he is available suit
3 what is the circumference of your calf at the top of the boot anything over 14" will pitch you too far forward if this is the case then stretching the cuff of the boot backwards will allow you to stand up and relax the leg...this can make a massive difference [speaking as someone in ahead boot with a big calf!!]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thank you all very much. I am in the US, however, I'm warm to the idea of a holiday to the UK to see a real bootfitter. The information has been very helpful and I appreciate it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
|
DannyF, where are you located?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
