Reflex release cover? Shin guard for tricks or slalom.

[shoeskiman]

Does anyone know the best way to protect the rear shin from the release lever?

I've been watching the IWWF U17 trick prelims and finals and notice quite a few wearing what looks like a soccer shin guard on the rear leg.

Also any resources for building skills toward larger trick run points (for old man skier.)

[Broussard]

Lots of shin guards with duct tape or electrical tape to keep the guard in place.

[Jmoski]

Yep - soccer shin guard (cut off the ankle protector) with a neoprene spray leg protector over it to hold in place. It’s not the release lever that bites you, it’s the heel block on the back of the hardshell that can get you on an OTF.

[ral]

It is not from the release lever, but from the back of the boot.

[OKSkier]

Yes @ral is right. The damage to the rear shin comes from the plastic block attached to the rear of the front boot.

After just about needing stitches, I also wear a shin guard.

[Marco]

Spray sleeve with a hard shin guard inserted inside on the rear leg. Speaking from experience. 16 + stitches before using the guard.

[dchristman]

https://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/17820/reflex-release-padding-cover

[BlueSki]

You can also use a footless compression sock for the calf. Less cumbersome than a neoprene rash guard and equally effective.