Bayla
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I posted this problem on another (predominantly manly site) and got a less than helpful response.
Last season was my second season of skiing, but first full season with my own gear. Volkl Luna ski's and Nordica One - 60 flex boot and custom foot bed (as I wear orthotics anyway).
After first season of rentals, was nice to have my own boots. I did try on boots before buying so I felt I chose the right boot for me at the time. My feet were fine this season skiing on an earlier trip out west where we skied 5 days about 5 hrs or more each day - including my first taste of 19" of fresh powder (the best day ever). No problems.
They were great on many, many days of blue/black trails on east coast hardpack. I probably have 120 hours ski time in my boots to date albeit much of it on easier terrain so I would expect a boot problem to have surfaced by now. I've had approximately 40 hours of lessons overall which clearly helped me to get to where I'm at.
The black and blue toes occurred on our last trip for spring skiing in Colorado. Took another level 6 lesson and was told next time I should advance up to level 7. I took another lesson1/2 day level 7, learning to ski the bumps and black terrain. After lessons I found my big toes were sore. They weren't swollen or red, just sore. The following days I wrapped my big toes with athletic tape and I was able to ski remaining days no problem. However, a week after returning home both big toes turned black and blue. (Recently lost left big toe nail in August)
Since I first learned to ski I find I am constantly lifting up my toes, less as time goes on, but I've been told some instructors that this is normal??? others have looked at me like I haved two heads.
My guess is that my toes are banging the top of the boot in the bumps/crud because I haven't yet found my balance in this type of terrain and I find I'm in the backseat a lot. I'm good on the groomers and I found my groove in the powder, but the bumps and crud are my next hurdle to conquer. If it were the boots, I would think I would have noticed a problem before getting to this point. Maybe I'm just at the point where all I need now is time on the mountain.
I know I won't ski this season without taping my toes!!!
Anyone else have or had this problem?
Last season was my second season of skiing, but first full season with my own gear. Volkl Luna ski's and Nordica One - 60 flex boot and custom foot bed (as I wear orthotics anyway).
After first season of rentals, was nice to have my own boots. I did try on boots before buying so I felt I chose the right boot for me at the time. My feet were fine this season skiing on an earlier trip out west where we skied 5 days about 5 hrs or more each day - including my first taste of 19" of fresh powder (the best day ever). No problems.
They were great on many, many days of blue/black trails on east coast hardpack. I probably have 120 hours ski time in my boots to date albeit much of it on easier terrain so I would expect a boot problem to have surfaced by now. I've had approximately 40 hours of lessons overall which clearly helped me to get to where I'm at.
The black and blue toes occurred on our last trip for spring skiing in Colorado. Took another level 6 lesson and was told next time I should advance up to level 7. I took another lesson1/2 day level 7, learning to ski the bumps and black terrain. After lessons I found my big toes were sore. They weren't swollen or red, just sore. The following days I wrapped my big toes with athletic tape and I was able to ski remaining days no problem. However, a week after returning home both big toes turned black and blue. (Recently lost left big toe nail in August)
Since I first learned to ski I find I am constantly lifting up my toes, less as time goes on, but I've been told some instructors that this is normal??? others have looked at me like I haved two heads.
My guess is that my toes are banging the top of the boot in the bumps/crud because I haven't yet found my balance in this type of terrain and I find I'm in the backseat a lot. I'm good on the groomers and I found my groove in the powder, but the bumps and crud are my next hurdle to conquer. If it were the boots, I would think I would have noticed a problem before getting to this point. Maybe I'm just at the point where all I need now is time on the mountain.
I know I won't ski this season without taping my toes!!!
Anyone else have or had this problem?