dimanche 4 janvier 2015
Boots - Little Dorsiflexion
Posted on 17:58 by Immigration
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Hi! I am a beginner who is linking turns with ease and feels confident and in control on greens in Maine/New Hampshire conditions. I am 5'2, 115 lbs and will likely stick with groomers. Oh, and I am a left below knee amputee who has cerebral palsy which affects both legs (which will come into play in just a bit).
I was given a 134 Burton Nugget (meant to be ridden 8-10cm short) with Burton Mint boots and Stiletto EST bindings. The issue I have is my boot's lower half speed laces won't stay locked on my right foot. At first I thought it was user error but both hubby and instructor tried and by half way down it was loose. Not a big deal but my heel lifts quite a bit. Since these were given to me I have no problem investing in some others if need be.
While I will go to a boot fitter most are not used to working with people with disabilities so I am asking all you Internet wises to ponder the following and give feedback.
I have very little ankle dorsiflexion on either side. My prosthesis is adjusted to account for this and a have a 1.5" heel lift in my other boot on the sound leg. When skiing I buy stiff boots because I need what little movement I have to translate to the skis. Will this be the same case for snowboarding boots? In other words do I want a stiffer snowboarding boot than what I have now?
Furthermore, do I want stiffer bindings? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks,
E
I was given a 134 Burton Nugget (meant to be ridden 8-10cm short) with Burton Mint boots and Stiletto EST bindings. The issue I have is my boot's lower half speed laces won't stay locked on my right foot. At first I thought it was user error but both hubby and instructor tried and by half way down it was loose. Not a big deal but my heel lifts quite a bit. Since these were given to me I have no problem investing in some others if need be.
While I will go to a boot fitter most are not used to working with people with disabilities so I am asking all you Internet wises to ponder the following and give feedback.
I have very little ankle dorsiflexion on either side. My prosthesis is adjusted to account for this and a have a 1.5" heel lift in my other boot on the sound leg. When skiing I buy stiff boots because I need what little movement I have to translate to the skis. Will this be the same case for snowboarding boots? In other words do I want a stiffer snowboarding boot than what I have now?
Furthermore, do I want stiffer bindings? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks,
E
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