Shin-bang

Shin-bang is a general sense of discomfort/pain in the lower anterior portion of the tibia that contacts with the tongue of the ski boot, especially when pressed against the boot.

Causes of shin-bang

Shin-bang has been variously attributed to the improperly fitting ski boots, poor ski stance, or aggressive skiing.

Remedies for shin-bang

There are many purported remedies for shin-bang, however there does not seem to be a consensus in the skiing community as to the most effective cure. Specially designed or fitted ski boots are commonly recommended.

References

• Bootfitting - The Carver's Almanac (shin-bang, albeit slang, is a generally accepted term in the ski community)
• A Two-Tongued Boot, 28, Backpacker Magazine, Active Interest Media, Inc, Aug 2000, http://books.google.com/?id=wuQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA104&dq=Shin-bang#PPA104,M1 :104 (do.)

See also

• Shin splints