Wakeboarder Forum Index

 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   StatisticsStats   FavoritesFavorites   RegisterRegister   ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages  Log inLog in 
BlogsBlogs   

Finally Snowboarded--Ankle Killing Me--Boot?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Wakeboarder Forum Index -> Snowboarding
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
lcap
Ladies Man
Ladies Man


Joined: 13 Nov 2003
Posts: 10973
City: Homeless

PostPosted: Feb 10, 2008 6:13 pm    Post subject: Finally Snowboarded--Ankle Killing Me--Boot? Reply with quote

First time having my ankle back in a binding since I destroyed it several years ago. It was a blast! But now my ankle is killing me. I have two more lessons and would like to buy a board but I need some input on boots.

Are there any boot/binding setups that keep the ankle/foot/board attached without any slop?

Thanks

_________________
I hope the weather is calm as you sail up your heavenly stream
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
jryoung
Ladies Man
Ladies Man


Joined: 19 Mar 2004
Posts: 7664
City: Man Jose

PostPosted: Feb 11, 2008 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Burton Driver, hands down the stiffest boot on the market. It is as close as you can get to a hard boot.

I'd for sure check them out, and sample some other freeride boots.

Generally if you go with the same manufacturer for binding and boot you'll get a more precise fit, but you can cross between companies and still have a good fit. You just have to see if the boots are made in a similar style (ie minimal bulk v. heavy bulk and how the straps of the bindings are made to fit around the boot).

Also, get toe-cap binding straps. They drive the binding back into the heel cup for a solid fit.

_________________
Quote:
You don't meet many old vegans. It's mostly young priviliged kids trying to figure out where they stand in the world.
- Steve Rinella
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Blog Visit poster's website
Tbonez
Wakeboarder.com Freak
Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 14 Mar 2003
Posts: 3276
City: ATL

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2008 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A bunch of articles I have read in snowboarder magazine stated that BOA lacing system is the best for those with weak or damaged ankles...I picked up a pair of boots with them in it and I am going to try it..I will let you know how it works out.
_________________
You know you own someone when you can agitate them enough to quote you in their signature.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
bschall
Outlaw
Outlaw


Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Posts: 133

PostPosted: Dec 10, 2008 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you can also raise yuour ankle strap on your bindings and itll make it so you can tweak your ankles... is that said right?
_________________
From Here it's all Glory
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
prior40
Addict
Addict


Joined: 20 Feb 2004
Posts: 579
City: Palo Alto

PostPosted: Dec 11, 2008 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have horribly weak ankles. I've been rocking some Flow bindings for the last couple of seasons with Salomon boots and I haven't tweaked my ankle once. Now that I have stated that though I am sure I'll be wrecking it the next time I get to the mountain.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail AIM Address
kdip
Wakeboarder.Commie
Wakeboarder.Commie


Joined: 08 Apr 2005
Posts: 1412
City: Coquitlam, BC

PostPosted: Dec 11, 2008 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I find ThirtyTwos make a very comfortable boot. I have the Primes and they are the best boots I have ever owned.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
criminally_minded
Wakeboarder.com Freak
Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 12 Jan 2003
Posts: 2922
City: An ocean of vibrant sound

PostPosted: Dec 16, 2008 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Burtons are super comfy, and the driver is a stiff boot for sure. Check out the Vans Andreas Wiigs also, Andreas has has come ankle problems and Vans have designed the boot around this. I'm very happy with mine after switching from a Burton Hails (a very soft park boot).
_________________
Terminate high thinking
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
riverfreak
Wakeboarder.Commie
Wakeboarder.Commie


Joined: 21 Jan 2003
Posts: 1381
City: East Texas

PostPosted: Dec 18, 2008 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I second the VANS - have had mine 3 years and ankles have been a problem wakboarding....... none snowboarding........

I bought my daughter some ROXY - an my lord they are super stiff - I hope they are comfy.........
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Wakeboarder Forum Index -> Snowboarding All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Add To Favorites

Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
             


Copyright © 2012 - Wakeboarding - Wakeboarder.com - All Right Reserved
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group