3:06 pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 -- Downhill skiers have a high incidence of lower leg and knee injuries, while snowboarders experience a high risk of foot and ankle injuries.
Snowboarding boots are much softer and more flexible than a skier's boots, and they are not releasable.
Snowboarding in moderation is always a safe bet.
The Sports Doctor/More flexible snowboarding boots can pose problems
Downhill skiers have a high incidence of lower leg and knee injuries, while snowboarders experience a high risk of foot and ankle injuries.
Snowboarding boots are much softer and more flexible than a skier's boots, and they are not releasable.
Snowboarding in moderation is always a safe bet.
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The Sports Doctor/More flexible snowboarding boots can pose problems
3:06 pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 -- Downhill skiers have a high incidence of lower leg and knee injuries, while snowboarders experience a high risk of foot and ankle injuries. Snowboarding boots are much softer and more flexible than a skier's boots, and they are not releasable. Snowboarding in moderation is always a safe bet.
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