queequeg Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 So last week I was riding at stratton on Sunday, had a wonderful day back on the board (and probably my first really strong day of carving this season) and my shoulder felt fine (woo-Hoo!). I had done some additional bootfitting work but I guess my rear heel was slipping and so my shin was rubbing up against the front of my cuff all day - funny thing is - I didn't feel it. About 2pm I started to feel some pain in my heel from the rubbing there and went to green-mountain orthotics in the mountain village (highly recommended). When I took off my boot my heel looked fine but the skin on the front of my shin had been totally destroyed. Six-Days later, I have a good sized scab on the front of my shin. Yesterday I prepped it for riding by putting some skin-shield liquid bandage on it, and then putting a thick gauze pad on top of that and wrapping/taping it. I haven't tried putting my boots on and pressing against it, to gauge the pain ... I uhh ... have plenty of high-powered pain medication left over. But I don't want to ride on it if it is going to prolong the healing process as I have three weekend trips coming up, and then four days at ECES (trying to make up for lost days from my injury) so I'd rather not screw all that up for just one day of riding. I could go to Mt.Snow or Windham tomorrow ... and It would be nice to ride but not if it's going to prolong my shin from healing up. Green-mountain orthotics eliminated the heel lift in my boots so that should be good now. Anyone have any experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Fromdahl Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 i wouldn't. i know you're really jonesin for gravity, but it's better to heal first so you can ride more than one day before you have to heal AGAIN before you can ride... that would f***** suck :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Dude, your shins take some major pressure when you ride especially the back one, or at least mine does. I would wait and let that chit heal. ECES is just a couple weeks away, dont want to be bleeding after the first day cause that never got a chance to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 This is what I use because of the muscle atrophy in my lower leg, works perfectly I dont even know its there. NO thats NOT my foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hey Thanks guys. I ended up giving it a rest and letting it heal ... managed to actually clean the apartment and get my friggin laundry done too so it probably wasn't a bad decision to not ride. Feels pretty good now ... I'm a bit worried about being in shape for ECES, after waiting out so much of the season but I'm definitely riding alot between now and then. I bought some extra padding to put between my tongues and the boot/liner - hoping to try those out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Dude, Im telling you that pad I got works great. Never moves in the boot and I cant tell its there. You might want to consider it. Best $20 I spent lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Dude, Im telling you that pad I got works great. Never moves in the boot and I cant tell its there. You might want to consider it. Best $20 I spent lately Cool bobby - I'm going to place an order for one and give it a shot - thanks for the help. One of my biggest challenges this season has been getting my boots totally dialed. I'm really close but still have a bit of work to do. Wait - do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 That one has the gel on the heel as well so it might fix that heel problem too. Just dont forget to put it in your bag when you go:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wouldn't these be better options though, to prevent shin skinning from rubbage (those are industry terms!): http://www.bungapads.com/store.cfm/ses_/details.cfm,list,x,8,0,AZS,x,x,x/Ankle%2FShin%20Protection/Bunga%20Ankle%20Zipper%20Sleeve/ http://www.bungapads.com/store.cfm/ses_/details.cfm,list,x,8,0,AS,x,x,x/Ankle%2FShin%20Protection/Bunga%205%26quot%3B%20Ankle%20Sleeve/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I wanted the gel pad on the shin but before I bought it I remember some heel irritation I was getting last year so I went for the dual gel. That first one you linked, I think the zipper might be an issue compressed against your sock in a boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Love the pedicure Bobby. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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