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Anybody got opinions on a boot with the best support/cusion for hard landings? Esp in the footpeg/arch area?
Ive broken my foot twice now, right where the footpeg is, overshooting big jumps and landing flat n hard. Yes, my old Fox boots were a little beat down, and obviously I need to work on my timing, but are there boots out there that may accomodate dummies like me a little better?
Ive broken my foot twice now, right where the footpeg is, overshooting big jumps and landing flat n hard. Yes, my old Fox boots were a little beat down, and obviously I need to work on my timing, but are there boots out there that may accomodate dummies like me a little better?
Or these:
I heard big jumps leave them like this though:
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Now I guess I know why there's a "dumbgeon" section of this forum, can we move this thread there?
Napolean did alright in these moon boots...
Pit Row
Land like this.
In that photo, thats usually about my transition point in the air, when I'm still projecting up, and I straighten my legs out to get my weight forward in the air to transition the bike for landing. I don't usually hit the brake in the air to get the nose down, I prefer body positioning. I then of course bend my knees to prepair for impact.
I do appreciate those with relevant and helpful contributions, some good points, and I would agree, esp with regards to keeping your forward momentum powering through landings.
Unfortunately, we sometimes make mistakes as AMATURES, and in the recent situation, the jump was maybe 70', and I went another 10-15' past the landing, almost into the next turn on the track. Landing on the throttle would have put me into some trees, so it was pretty much an oh shit moment. I took the impact hard to the feet, yes the suspension bottomed out, yes it was set up with the proper springs and oil for my weight/skill level. I probably should have taken it to the seat a little as well, but again, I made a mistake on the race track, I'm not a pro.
We're all aware different boot manufacturers use different thicknesses and materials in their soles. My question was directed at those of us who have experimented with boots, and recognized different feel through the brands? If one boot was possibly more forgiving than another? They sure as sh*t aren't all the same, so I was looking for some pertinent feedback from the airtimers, but instead got the 3 ring circus of boot bologna.
Sheesh
It's simple really.
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