Are my snowboard boots the wrong size/brand for me???? Foot cramps…….?
Ok so I have been boarding in my boots about 4 times now. I discovered that I wasn’t lacing them tight enough ( I have the burton emerald with the lower and upper zone speed lacing ) my heel was slipping up and I found it harder to learn how to switch from my heels to toes with my heels slipping out. I usually wear a size 9, but the 9s were so tight I got a ten. My toes slighty touch, but I thought maybe they are too big or I should try another brand. My boyfriend said they are fine I just need to lace tighter. Well this past weekend I laced them very tight, and they felt good, except halfway down the slope my feet were cramping so bad it was hard to board. So I loosened them a little and bam, my heel was slipping up again. I was starting to think maybe its not just figuring out a happy medium tightness when lacing, but maybe I need to try a new brand. My boyfriend said there is nothing wrong with them, that I just need to figure out what feels too tight. Any brand suggestions??
couple things you could try, did your boots come with the little yellow triangle shims? If so, remove your liner, and on the inside of the boot shell you will see 2 Velcro areas, stick em there. Then slide the liner back in. The shims will help eliminate heel lift and make for a really good fit. Another possible cause could be your forward lean, if you have too much it will force your foot to arc too much causing cramping and possible arc bruising and not to mention in-grown toenails. But sadly the main cause could be that the boots are too big, Tight boots are not bad especially since boots do tend to pack out over time, its like a pair of running shoes you need to break them in. Once your boots pack out too much then you will might get the same pain due to them being too loose. Your boots should be pretty snug, the tighter you lace them the better they will react to subtle movements.
On the bindings side of things, make sure your straps are properly positioned, a common mistake is that most people just take their bindings out of the box and slap them onto the board. Make sure you center both ankle and toe strap over your boot. If you feel pinching or see that the strap seems to be pulled too much in one direction then they need to be centered.
Andy in Aspen April 2009, Pureboarding, Extreme Carving, Hardboot, Carving, Snowboarding,
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LTD Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots $178.95 Utilized by more pros than any other, the LTD Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots have effortlessly been displayed on more magazine covers than any other. These boots are built to acclimatize & annihilate. Layered with all new highlights, this year’s boots are all-new and completely upgraded. They advance the standard of what’s viable from an all-mountain boot. In the Rocky Mountains, more people rock the Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots than any other boot on Earth. Trouble-free, relaxed, and built to last these snowboard boots are all about keeping you out there till the lifts shut down for the night. The intelligent lacing system secures your feet into an enhanced heel hold within a completely upgraded interior. A narrow profile eradicates toe drag and weight, while the upper lets you complete board stalls in ways that would make pro boarders envious. Nervous about the “Ohhh Nooo” landing removing your snowboarding career? Your sole is saved with the most highly developed cushioning system ever designed. Boarders from coast to coast call upon this boot for leadership and clarity. And for boarders addicted to the sound of jacket-flapping velocity, there is no alternative choice.LTD snowboard boots pair up well with LTD snowboards, and they’ll easily work well with any piece of existing gear you already have. Combining with other bindings from brands like Burton won’t be an issue. |
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LTD Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots $69.95 Utilized by more pros than any other, the LTD Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots have effortlessly been displayed on more magazine covers than any other. These boots are built to acclimatize & annihilate. Layered with all new highlights, this year’s boots are all-new and completely upgraded. They advance the standard of what’s viable from an all-mountain boot. In the Rocky Mountains, more people rock the Kid’s Lyric Snowboarding Boots than any other boot on Earth. Trouble-free, relaxed, and built to last these snowboard boots are all about keeping you out there till the lifts shut down for the night. The intelligent lacing system secures your feet into an enhanced heel hold within a completely upgraded interior. A narrow profile eradicates toe drag and weight, while the upper lets you complete board stalls in ways that would make pro boarders envious. Nervous about the “Ohhh Nooo” landing removing your snowboarding career? Your sole is saved with the most highly developed cushioning system ever designed. Boarders from coast to coast call upon this boot for leadership and clarity. And for boarders addicted to the sound of jacket-flapping velocity, there is no alternative choice.LTD snowboard boots pair up well with LTD snowboards, and they’ll easily work well with any piece of existing gear you already have. Combining with other bindings from brands like Burton won’t be an issue. |
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