groovastic Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 For the last two seasons I get realy bad bruises on my long bones (is that the word for the front side of the calves?) after just a few days of riding. So I would be very thankful if you could help me prevent this. It might be that my boots are too hard (these ones are much stiffer than the old ones, especialy when it's very cold) but I had some smaller bruises even with the softer boots. Could adjusting the stance help? Or should I just quit leaning fwd that much :rolleyes: ? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Do a search for shin bang. You will find a ton of information. It basically boils down to tightening your cuffs, possibly with booster straps and/or tongue pads. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffh Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 what brand/model boot do you have? to you ride in flex vs locked mode? which leg - front or back or both? what width board at what angles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovastic Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 UPZ racing RSV in lock mode, left leg front at 18.5 cm board width and 60/63 angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 have a very stiff tongue, I can see them causing problems for some folks but nothing a good boot fitter would not be able to take care of. first thing to try would be getting them tight as nekdut mentioned good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I have the same problem as you do. It usually goes away after a few weeks, but getting rid of the stock liners will help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 hahaha i got those from even my soft boots!!! but oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 UPZ boots have a very stiff tongue, I can see them causing problems for some folks but nothing a good boot fitter would not be able to take care of. VERY stiff, TOO stiff, at least for me. They caused lot's of problems... I think the new UPZ models have a way softer tongue now... They have a cut in the upper part of the tongue... and a new liner as well... Can someone confirm? Or is that only for the Virus edition models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jager Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have the same problem every season but only for the first maybe week that I ride. The first day is the worst it seems. I think that's because instead of working through the boot, so to speak, I'm working on the boot. Instead of sending the power through my ankle and foot to my toe side, I'm cranking on the tongue of the boot to make things happen. After the first run or two, I tend to relax and let it happen. Then it starts to feel better. My advice would be either a really good boot fitter or trying to alter your stance a bit. By altering your stance I mean, stand on your toe side edge. Then figure out how much pressure you actually need to keep yourself there. Obviously there will be more pressure when you actually lay down a carve at speed but it will give you an idea. I love the fit of my boots and how much I could feel through them so a bootfitter might have altered that. Because of that worry, I've never had them fitted. And the little trick above has worked for me for the eight years I've had my boots. Yes, everyone, eight years! Told you I loved the fit of these boots! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 VERY stiff, TOO stiff, at least for me. They caused lot's of problems... I think the new UPZ models have a way softer tongue now... They have a cut in the upper part of the tongue... and a new liner as well... Can someone confirm? Or is that only for the Virus edition models? those boots when they are cold is a bitch, I would love some soft tongues for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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