Pain in my back leg in pow - Snowboarding Forum

Mopsey · 12-17-2010, 04:04 PM

First off, When on groomers, I have no problem at all.

Going through powder, I have a lot of pain in the quad of my back leg. I make it about halfway down and have to stop to rest my leg. I've done some research on it and it was suggested that I move my bindings further back. I did that but there is still some pain. Is there something wrong with my technique that I'm missing?

Qball · 12-17-2010, 04:20 PM

Completely normal. Riding powder can be a lot of work, especially on lower angle slopes. Try to keep your weight centered and only shift your weight back when needed. A powder board would be a good a idea if your riding deep powder.

Mopsey · 12-17-2010, 04:56 PM

I have a Mayhem 162 right now. It's not a ton of powder, just off of the groomers off of the trails (if that makes sense). I think I put too much weight on the back because I'm worried about submarining and stopping.

Dano · 12-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Having all your weight on one leg for 8 hours will do that?

Jeklund · 12-17-2010, 06:43 PM

I was having a similar problem earlier in the season mainly because i was out of shape. However i did widen my stance out and that seemed to help take some of the pressure off my rear leg.

Mopsey · 12-18-2010, 09:29 AM

Well, I did just buy a Custom Flying V so that should be better.

I do think most of it is muscle memory the hard way. This is the first season in 3 years that I've been able to go at least once a week. I wish I lived somewhere that daily trips to the hill was very easy.

12-17-2010, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mopsey Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 15	Pain in my back leg in pow First off, When on groomers, I have no problem at all. Going through powder, I have a lot of pain in the quad of my back leg. I make it about halfway down and have to stop to rest my leg. I've done some research on it and it was suggested that I move my bindings further back. I did that but there is still some pain. Is there something wrong with my technique that I'm missing?

12-17-2010, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dano Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 729	Having all your weight on one leg for 8 hours will do that? __________________ '12 Lib Tech T.rice / '12 Burton Cartels '10 CustomX / '10 Co2 EST Salomon F22

12-17-2010, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeklund Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 122	I was having a similar problem earlier in the season mainly because i was out of shape. However i did widen my stance out and that seemed to help take some of the pressure off my rear leg. __________________ My Wood... 2011 Ride DH2 159 Wide - 2009 Burton Missions 2009 Burton Bullet 160 Wide Riding Days: 81 Goal: 75+

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12-17-2010, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Qball Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Posts: 1,274	Completely normal. Riding powder can be a lot of work, especially on lower angle slopes. Try to keep your weight centered and only shift your weight back when needed. A powder board would be a good a idea if your riding deep powder.

12-17-2010, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mopsey Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 15	I have a Mayhem 162 right now. It's not a ton of powder, just off of the groomers off of the trails (if that makes sense). I think I put too much weight on the back because I'm worried about submarining and stopping.

12-18-2010, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mopsey Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 15	Well, I did just buy a Custom Flying V so that should be better. I do think most of it is muscle memory the hard way. This is the first season in 3 years that I've been able to go at least once a week. I wish I lived somewhere that daily trips to the hill was very easy.