J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Huwcyn

Huard wrote:My wife has just had similar problem with her new boots! 'Sued' answered for me but I'd add - leave the bindings undone till your ready to ski and then only tighten the foot part of your boot to the minimum, your boot/feet will warm up slowly and you shouldn't get cramp. Allow at least 3 hours to buy your boots! If your putting your boots in a boot warmer take your bespoke insoles out otherwise you may find them a little flat!

Good luck :D

Thanks huard. It's encouraging to learn that others have a similar problem, and that they have been able to surmount it. I will not however, be buying boots for some time, since this is my first time (well just as good as), so I am dependent on the hire place out there having something which will suit.

sued wrote:I have hideously flat feet and my hired ski boots always hurt a lot on the inside ankle! The more I ski, the more it hurts! If I bought my own boots hopefully I could address this problem somewhat. It has been suggested on here that I get some insoles, but that puts extra pressure on my hips! Lose lose situation. All I will say is that the pain has never stopped me from skiing and in fact most of the time I don't even notice it. Don't worry- you'll be fine!

Thanks for the encouragement sued.

I have insoles (not custom-made) which I wear with my everyday shoes, and I am going back to the dry slope again Thursday night, so I'll take them with me and see if they make a difference. I am however, trying to think of a way I can pad up around my ankle to try and avoid the situation.

You'd give in that easily would you, Tony? :roll:

I am going skiing in a couple of weeks, and went today to have a run-out on a dry slope, and was in agony for the whole hour.

My right foot, which has markedly less arch than my left, (none in fact) was hurting at the inside ankle. It is very pronounced, and was being pressed upon by the boot, so my concern is now - am I going to get a comfortable boot whilst out there, with the hire people?

Has anybody been in a similar position, and what is the general advice?

Hmm. No kids, alas. We'll have a ball though!

Know what you mean, Tony. One of the disadvantages of a teacher's life unfortunately (my partner) - having to take holidays during school holidays. Not only will she not able to get away from kids for a break, but we also get penalised financially for it :(

Nevertheless, we shall have a good time, I'm sure. Anyway, if everyone else takes your attitude Tony, we might even get the piste to ourselves, eh? :D Wouldn't be much fun though.

Anybody else heading for Rauris half-term week? 13th Feb?

How many people use travellers cheques when travelling abroad these days? Are they still being used, or do people just take their cards and go to the cash point every time, to get their Euros?

Do people think that the charges made for foreign currency on cards are fair?

Flat feet, big ankle Started by User in Ski Hardware, 20 Replies
You'd give in that easily would you, Tony? :roll:

Rauris Started by User in Austria, 4 Replies
Hmm. No kids, alas. We'll have a ball though!

Foreign Currency Started by User in Ski Chatter, 3 Replies
How many people use travellers cheques when travelling abroad these days? Are they still being used, or do people just take their cards and go to the cash point every time, to get their Euros? Do people think that the charges made for foreign currency on cards are fair?

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