Baller ScarletArrow Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 My daughter uses a Reflex for trick skiing. Her shin gets cut from the Reflex release mechanism. I thought for sure I've seen someone have a padded cover from Reflex for this very purpose, but I can't seem to find it online. Any thoughts or ideas here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have seen people cut a hole in a tennis ball and put it over the release. Or a coozie taped on/ rubberband. Pool noodle works too. Are you sure it is from the release? She could be kicking her shin with the heal block on the boot when releasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2017 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2017 @ScarletArrow I have seen the cover and just searched the intertubes. I can not find it either. Someone will know.... Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted June 28, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 It definitely comes from the release mechanism and occurs when she is standing on the ski. She doesn't fall much and when she does they are usually not hard enough to require release. Edit... Looks like it was called an "Eva Release Cover" . Here's a pic. Edit x2... Started calling Reflex dealers and Miami Ski Nautiques had some in stock. Put in order #fingerscrossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 Sorry, I can't find the link button but go to Reflex Skis UK and look under soft goods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OKSkier Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 @DaveLemons is totally right - it comes from the heel block on the back of the boot.Not the release mechanism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OKSkier Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 Soccer shin guard solves the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 @ScarletArrow Despite the frequent insistence from many here that it's the heel block inflicting the pain, I believe you. I am a smaller person who has scars from numerous contacts with the release mechanism when no release occurred. I have never kicked myself with the heel block on a release, either. I had one of those release covers, lost it, and don't miss it. It was minimally effective. Either a do-it-yourself cover with more padding or shin guard with some hard plastic to distribute the impact would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 It's easy to loose the release cover and it keeps the moisture in the release, shin guard is the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted June 28, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 When you say "heel block" do you mean the plastic block on the back of the front shell that the release mechanism locks onto (see pic)? If she were releasing from frequent falls (either slalom or trick), then it would seem logical, but she hardly falls and releases even less. This past week, while vacationing at a lake, she took a very long open water trick set with maybe one release. When she got back into the boat she complained of the "cut" on her shin from the binding and showed me on the platform. I guess one is all it takes?? Totally agree with the shin guard solution - I've seen others wear that too. Where's @eleeski !? There's a legit trick ski conversation going on and no input from him? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattL Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 I bought a release cover at the 2014 nationals and got it to protect myself from releases also, however I have found that most of the time it is the heel of the front boot that hits me, not the release mechanism. You'd probably be better off with a shin guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 I was always thinking that this neocap is for transportation only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2017 Most trick falls that whack your shin are pre releases. Make sure you have a high enough setting so that releases are rare. It's not like slalom for injuries. The twisting slipping falls that tweak things won't release no matter what. The quick edge catch falls will release you immediately - or rip the binding out of the ski. Your legs should be strong enough to handle this. Shin guards work OK but they were a pain to keep properly in place. Use them while you are learning that flip but eventually you can lose the shin guard. There's no reason to not pad the Silveretta clip. If you can't buy a factory one, duct tape some padding to it. Everything helps. I chewed up my shin learning the flip even without a Reflex binding. No heel block to hit. I hit the edge of my ski. My edges are blunter than most skis but still got me. Staying in is safer especially with the sharp edge skis that are popular. I added more Gatorade lids to up the retention. No more injuries but I break a lot more boots. Expensive but worthy trade. I'm working on a new binding design... Eric @ScarletArrow Life's busy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted June 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2017 @ScarletArrow if that's your daughter in the picture, she look a little small to be using the Reflex. The impact would probably be around her knee. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2017 @dchristman that's Buford Danger Horton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted June 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2017 Aha! I thought that picture looked familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 I molded a few silicone covers this spring. No bloody shins all summer. As posted in an earlier thread, I believe the circled points to be the cause of many scars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 The Reflex one doesn't really stay on worth a flip. Better off making your own as suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller parkerc2112 Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 Twice (so far) to the shin from front boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 If the release doesn't get you, the heel block will, unless it doesn't get you also in which case the edge of the ski will catch you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 @parkerc2112 @BraceMaker This is a "tricks" thread about a small girl being cut by the release without releasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2018 @dchristman got that - I'm just stating that while I almost never have a cut from anything slalom related, I've had shin bashes but also cut my heel on the edge of a trick ski during falls when the boot didn't release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller shoeskiman Posted August 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2021 dchristman , what did you make the cover from? BTW I also use a Reflex 3.0 on slalom and the R rear binding...on an OTF I cut my big toe man are the hard-shell edges sharp...ground down with a Dremel. Ordering a soccer shin guard asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2021 @shoeskiman 100% silicone caulk using this method https://www.instructables.com/Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold/ Knead about a golfball size piece and hand form it around the release. Take care that you don't make it too thick that it impedes the release mechanism. Note how the parts move when it releases. I would also recommend you don't store the release with the cover on so it can dry out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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