Bruised, blistered and aching shins can be part and parcel of a snow holiday, particularly for skiers in their hard boots. This is because the intensive action of skiing creates considerable friction upon the anterior crest of the lower tibia bone. This unusual crest runs almost the entire length of the tibia and has virtually no subcutaneous protection which is why bruising so readily occurs.
But enough of the science and onto a simple solution. The reusable Ski Angel, which is available in both adult and junior sizes (stg£19.99/£16.99) is a slightly sticky pad of soft gel which you place against the skin under your socks. The pads effectively transfer the friction to the outer surface of the pad and hey presto no more skipping the last run to get those boots off. Order online at www.ellis-brigham.com. Check www.mountainboot.co.uk for more stockists.
