-Landing jumps or drops in the back seat: This one gets almost everyone from time to time. In most cases the action causes muscles and tendons to stretch beyond their conditioned level. In other cases, the force of landing in the back seat can cause stress fractures in the Tibia. These fractures are most likely caused from the Tibia bending as a result of the upper cuff of the ski boot acting as a fulcrum for the upper body. Typically this can be the cause of chronic shin bang Remedies for shin-bang There are many purported remedies for shin-bang. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen may help some athletes ski through the discomfort, but rest is ultimately the most effective remedy. A properly fitting and flexing boot is crucial to preventing this condition. In addition to this, a post-skiing leg drain can help reduce swelling and refresh the shins. Booster Straps Booster Straps are a product designed to reduce shin-bang along with other benefits. Booster straps are an upgrade to your boot’s normal power straps which include an elastic portion. Booster straps allow you to cinch the power strap tighter, compressing the boot liner tighter to the leg. Additionally, the elastic portion of the booster strap allows skiers to stay out of the backseat and dorsiflex more due to the “forgiveness” in the strap. References Bootfitting - The Carver's Almanac (shin-bang, albeit slang, is a generally accepted term in the ski community) :104 (do.) See also Shin splints Skiing