Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, first time poster here.
Just back from a weeks skiing and although I had an amazing time I definitely need a properly fitted pair of boots.
I had a big accident a few years back were I broke (amongst other things) my back, femur, hip and pelvis. The biggest issue I now have is my right leg is around 15-20mm shorter than my left making skiing for more than a couple of hours a day very painful.
I know there are many boot fitters out there but are there any who can correct such a big discrepancy in leg length as I assume this would be way too much to lose/make-up in beds and liners?
Any info is obviously much appreciated!
Cheers,
Jamie
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@jsyjamie, Yes, good bootfitters can correct for leg length differences.
I'm fairly sure that the usual plan is to correct half the difference, so your (max) 20mm becomes only a 10mm adjustment to the boots and isn't particularly hard to do.
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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?
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@jsyjamie, welcome to Snowheads. There are a couple of boot fitters post on here and hopefully they will be along soon to comment.
Sounds like you had an horrendous accident - good on your for still getting out and skiing.
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Hi @rjs, thanks for the reply.
That is good to know. I was looking at either Surefoot or Profeet so will get in contact with them.
Cheers,
Jamie
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@jsyjamie, when adjusting a boot for a LLD you need to have the length difference from your consultant, as most fitters aren't qualified to measure this and even those who are would prefer not to have to as it is really difficult to get a correct, repeatable and accurate measurement (the most accurate way is from the x rays when the trauma was caused)
up to 10mm should be able to be accommodated inside the boot BUT this will affect ramp angle and forward lean and boot fit on that side, so critical to have your ankle joint ROM tested, if more is needed then it can be done externally on a solid soled boot, at this point it becomes a lot more specialist and more difficult to do (still possible)
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