Jaynen

Ouch sorry to hear that. I had a bad injury too coming off the lift in soft boots with a spike stomp pad. I ride regular and came off the lift with lots of speed and made a quick left turn. My foot that was free from the binding slipped backwards instead of forwards causing me to step on the ground and stop. But my board kept the momentum turning left and i fell forward on the ground. My leg got twisted 270 degrees. Ski patrol were such dicks kept telling me to stand up and get out of the way of the lift. I told them my leg was screwed and to just drag me out of the way but they wouldnt. Im very cautious about turning left every time now. Funny how you can be having a great time and bam out for 3 weeks.

Awesome thanks for the replies.

Having a little trouble finding the answer to this so I apologize if this has been answered somewhere else. I plan to try hard booting this year or next and I am wondering how getting on and off the chairlift is. Do you have a stomp pad? Is the boot really slippery on the board or does it have rubber or something on the bottom of the boot? I am concerned about getting on the chair because usually its very icy and hard to not fall in a soft snowboard boot. I am thinking a ski boot would be a nightmare? Any input would be greatly appreciated!