Chouinard Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 No issues until later in day running thru lumps after 12,500 ft of vertical. Rear boot springs yellow on top. Will more forward lean on rear boot help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Would you consider relaxing the forward lean as you get more tired? Being able to straight leg ride when you need to takes pressure off the system. Edited February 5, 2023 by Rob Stevens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 On a related note, what causes front leg quad burn? I could stand to adjust forward lean on front boot I expect. I normally have same lean on both F&R but sounds like that's incorrect and I should have much less on the front, coupled with toe lift on front binding, to further assist in keeping it more upright? I assume rear is the reverse ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, Rob Stevens said: Would you consider relaxing the forward lean as you get more tired Front boot is basically vertical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, Chouinard said: Front boot is basically vertical. I’m thinking on the back foot. If you go more forward lean on the back foot, you’ll just be more force-flexed on both legs, right when you want to ride more relaxed as you’re tiring out. When you’re fresh, more aggressive forward lean feels right though, if all the other adjustments are balanced too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob Stevens said: When you’re fresh, more aggressive forward lean feels right though, if all the other adjustments are balanced too. I will give it a try. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hydrate. Sportlegs from day 1 and throughout the day. Walking and stretching at the end of the day will help. https://www.alpineaction.co.uk/blog/2019/10/29/how-to-help-your-body-recover-from-skiing-or-snowboarding/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kirk Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 For some reason the rear foot is carrying more weight than the front. It could be forward lean, it could be toe/heel lift combo, it could be technique, and it could be fore/aft position on the board. Assuming you have all the forward lean and toe/heel lift sorted you might try shifting your position rearward on the board by 10-15 mm. This will help you stay centered with equal weight on both feet while not feeling like you'll go over the handlebars unless you hold your weight rearward. I'll bet it would help. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 14 hours ago, Chouinard said: running through lumps Were you carving through lumpy snow or just negotiating your way through on the way to carve able snow? Carving setups are optimised for carving. Tired muscles feel the burn sooner after starting a run than fresh muscles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarcode Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Some rear leg burn is fairly “normal” for me if I’m riding hard all day, especially If I’m really trying to flex my board. Binding setback is the only thing that seems to help distribute the force. Less forward lean also works, but inhibits aggressive riding, and can cause some pretty uncomfortable flexion at the turn’s apex if you are “extending” your legs out. I really don’t mind either. My leg muscles might end up being a bit asymmetrical, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 The Role of Nutrition in Combatting Skiing Fatigue https://snowbrains.com/the-role-of-nutrition-in-combatting-skiing-fatigue/?fbclid=IwAR1xwY7UhmLyAHj-sTcVlhLpNsU0EGzCGIenOLjEts6klZEQn6gfl1vSpsA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Narrowed the issue down to “toe side” only. Can alleviate the issue by moving forward onto front leg while slightly extending the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 8:51 AM, Jarcode said: I really don’t mind either. My leg muscles might end up being a bit asymmetrical, though This might alleviate that asymmetry... https://www.google.com/search?q=scooch+leg&oq=scooch+leg&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30i625j0i390l4.10252j0j4&sourceid=silk&ie=UTF-8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 And a big A$$ protein drink at the end of the day really helps with next day soreness 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarcode Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 11 hours ago, big mario said: And a big A$$ protein drink at the end of the day really helps with next day soreness Way ahead of you there… if I didn’t eat well, I wouldn’t be able to handle 6 days a week on snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 7:16 PM, big mario said: And a big A$$ protein drink at the end of the day really helps with next day soreness I’m afraid to ask what “a$$ protein” is… 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 So the issue lingered until the end of the season BUT I read a thread where a skier posted a similar question to a ski forum. The response stated that if you sit back on the tails of the skis you are supporting your dead weight by using your quads as the primary muscle hence the strain. To correct the issue you need to constantly pressure the tongue of your boot to maintain a forward neutral position. For years it felt like I was finishing my turns on the tail of the board. I tried it and it instantly improved my ride. Unfortunately it was the last day of the season so I hope it carries over till later this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 @Chouinard You just need to find this post again. Glad to hear you found a solution. I have a few "tips to remember" at the beginning of each season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 I need this info! Rear quad limits my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 IMO... Front leg burn = I've been putting most of my weight on my front leg in order to get my center-of-mass where it needs to be. Moving the bindings forward puts my weight where it needs to be with a 50/50 split between my legs. Rear leg burn = move the bindings backward. Equal burn = good stance, bad stamina Or my boots are leaned too far forward - I've made that mistake. On mass produced boards, I try to center my stance as best I can with a measuring tape, and adjust from there based on leg burn. On custom boards I just get the inserts placed for easy/obvious centering, but a couple years ago I moved my front foot forward a notch (whatever the spacing is on TD3 discs) and that puzzles me, but my legs are happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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