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Postby mr dave » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:05 am

Just had bad ankle injury so want to go boots any ideas??

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Re: Boots

Postby TheJoe » Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:24 am

Get closed toe so you don't slide out the front while riding and on hot landings. Other than that do a search and you will find all you need to know about boots.

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Re: Boots

Postby pj sofine » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:33 pm

Unless you're 100% healed you might want to stick to straps. After surgery and rehab I rode straps even behind the boat( I know lame but had to ride!) Boots put a lot of stress on my ankle for a while. Lot of leverage.Just my 2 cents :D ,everyone is differant

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Re: Boots

Postby ralfiboy » Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:06 am

pj sofine wrote:Unless you're 100% healed you might want to stick to straps. After surgery and rehab I rode straps even behind the boat( I know lame but had to ride!) Boots put a lot of stress on my ankle for a while. Lot of leverage.Just my 2 cents :D ,everyone is differant
Straps are the worst for ankles. No support at all.

Get the stiffest boots possible. If that still hurts, go strapless.

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Re: Boots

Postby mr dave » Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:53 am

Cheers guys i was always having problems with my straps screws coming out the straps coming loose the pads coming loose

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Re: Boots

Postby mr dave » Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:54 am

Think im going to definatly give the boots ago :)

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Re: Boots

Postby baobob » Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:09 pm

My 2cents.
With boots spend the first session(s) finding the right stance/angle for you. If you had problem there is nothing worst than stay 2 hours on the water with not trimmed boots.

I'm not so negative on OT.

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Re: Boots

Postby jack bush » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:52 am

There are braces for ankles that IMHO are the best way to support your ankle.
Remember not to rush into things and take it easy.

http://www.amazon.com/Aircast-Air-Stirr ... B009H6D06E

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/otc-pr ... 09-product


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