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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Problems and solutions => Topic started by: Bacon Miller on June 17, 2010, 08:35:03 PM

Title: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 17, 2010, 08:35:03 PM: This isn't really a problem with the stilts, but it could be (or it could be my technique). After extended periods of time on the stilts (more than 15 minutes) when I get off, my ankles really hurt because they haven't moved (as in any movement - sideways, being straightened etc).
When I bock, I lock my ankles as I step so that I can lift the stilts up - or else they will pull my toes down. Is my technique wrong?
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Post by: Bbmthbloke on June 17, 2010, 08:39:20 PM: no
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Post by: madmonky13 on June 17, 2010, 09:16:36 PM: all i can say is i relax.
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 17, 2010, 11:07:47 PM: Cheers, I'll try relaxing a bit more tomorrow and get back to you.
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Post by: Biohazard on June 17, 2010, 11:32:41 PM: Perhaps get EVO or Flow bindings to reduce foot movement within the bindings?
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 18, 2010, 12:16:22 AM: The problem isn't my feet moving in the bindings. On the contrary, they can't move at all.
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Post by: madmonky13 on June 18, 2010, 05:48:09 AM: yup better bindings are probably a good idea. i have rome sds bindings that i took off my snowboard (but left the original toe one on). they are so secure i i done need to do up the toe one.

jordan
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Biohazard on June 18, 2010, 09:19:31 AM: Perhaps invest in some Powerskips with tilting footplates, but they are expensive.
I think you will get used to it anyway.
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 18, 2010, 10:13:22 AM: Well I have the Projump+ bindings, but I don't know what the normal ones are like.
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Post by: Biohazard on June 18, 2010, 10:16:56 AM: The normal ones are horrible in my opinion, and the EVO bindings are the same as the PJ+ bindings.
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Post by: madmonky13 on June 18, 2010, 04:20:49 PM: it could also be that your doing them up to tight (mine hurt loads if i do). i have the same problem with snowboarding, i do mi bindings so they are to tight and then my foot gos numb and i cant do anything. you will be suprisesed at how much you could actualy loosen them off.

jordan
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: clive on June 18, 2010, 07:35:51 PM: think on the straps theres a choice of two holes in where the bolt gos through make sure your not on the hole for small feet..just a thought :Straddle5:
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Jason on June 18, 2010, 08:12:21 PM: One thought

Can your feet move in your shoes as I had a loose pair of shoes that were horrid to bock in

I tend to use something like walking shoes/trainers (Karrimore are my favorite)

But you might need something with ankle support like a light hiking boot that comes up your ankle to immobilise it more

Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 18, 2010, 10:05:17 PM: The trainers that I have do provide me with ankle support - my ankle doesn't move at all. :P The weather was pants, so I didn't try loosen etc the bindings.
Title: Re: Ankle movement
Post by: Bacon Miller on June 19, 2010, 03:46:18 PM: Been out on my stilts since 11am (just got back) and although my feet hurt, my ankles aren't doing too bad. I tried to walk around as relaxed as I could and I loosened my bindings, which seemed to work pretty good. :)
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Post by: madmonky13 on June 19, 2010, 07:52:44 PM: good good. glad everyone helped.

jordan
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Post by: stewjoe on June 19, 2010, 08:27:24 PM: What I find is that jumping they don't need to be tight. When I'm running I need them as tight as possible though.