Ankle/Shin pain

A snowHead

Hi guys,

I've read a few interesting posts on the subject but was hoping for personal opinions.

After kitting myself up before xmas with new Burton Ruler boots and a short(ish) 152cm K2 twin board, i decided to wear my boots indoors to do them in before the season.

Having set my bindings at 15/-15 with an equal stance front to back hoping to learn switch, i set off on the slopes last week. Whilst my fitness is far from being great, i didn't expect to be so disabled by the pain in my forward foot ankle on the first day (as if i'd twisted my ankle), having to stop every 3-4 mns to rest my leg. (limiting my days to a max of 4hrs on the slopes :/)

I tried with my boots nice and tight, but also a bit looser, but still same problem.
After a couple of days the pain rose from the ankle along my shin muscle (tibialis anterior?) so i changed my bindings angle to 21/-6 hoping it would relieve the pressure on my muscle. It did for a while but eventually got worse. I ended up having to do lots of turns, just to relieve the strain on my leg, whilst still stopping very regularly :/

Any ideas if the problem could be due to:
- lack of strength in this muscle? If so, how do i work on it before next trip?
- too narrow stance? if so, should i move bindings back or forward , wider or narrower, to relieve pressure on my forward foot shin?

And before you ask, my trousers lining was not tucked in the boot over my sock Smile

My back foot felt really comfortable and had no issues with it.
This kind of spoiled my holiday as i felt like a beginner again, not taking risks in fear of hurting myself even further.

Cheers!

A snowHead

Few things that are worth looking at:
1. Binding straps too tight?
2. Did you try midway between 15/-15 and 21/-6? What was the result?
3. How do you stand naturally?
4. Don't start the day with boots "nice and tight".
5. How wide is your stance on the board?
6. Did you try changing the angle on your highbacks? What happened?
7. Was your back foot comfortable at -15 and -6? Are you putting too much weight on your front foot? Maybe have a instructor check out your riding - they should be able to pinpoint the problem.

Just a few ideas. All the best for the next trip.

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Hi Faceplantress! Smile

Thanks for the tips. Hopefully it won't take too long to find the most comfortable setup!

1. Binding straps too tight? Nope
2. Did you try midway between 15/-15 and 21/-6? What was the result? I didn't try
3. How do you stand naturally? near 15/-15
4. Don't start the day with boots "nice and tight". Also tried starting with lower fairly tight and upper boot a bit looser but same problem Sad

5. How wide is your stance on the board? About 40cm (for 173cms in height). wondered if i should move front binding forward a bit to alleviate pressure on outside shin muscle?
6. Did you try changing the angle on your highbacks? What happened? haven't tried that. What weould be the benefit of doing so?
7. Was your back foot comfortable at -15 and -6? Are you putting too much weight on your front foot? Maybe have a instructor check out your riding - they should be able to pinpoint the problem. Back foot was comfortable throughout so yes, too much weight on front foot, maybe due to bad technique. Planning on getting instructor to check it out.

Thanks!

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