Cut ankle - best way to protect when skiing?

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  deeky2 years, 2 months ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  You assumed the pain was normal? :|
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  thrustmaster2 years, 2 months ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  deek72

  You assumed the pain was normal? :|

  
  
  Yes! :D
  A few people were complaining that the boots were hurting their feet a bit..
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  cis_groupie2 years, 2 months ago1 Like #3Show comment toolsReply

  There shouldn't be any rubbing; are you wearing thick socks? (You should be.)
  
  I would suggest strapping both ankles with crepe bandage, then put on thick socks. If the wounds are still raw then cover them with gauze pads before putting on the bandages.
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  csiman2 years, 2 months ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  so is it a cut or skin worn down?
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  csiman2 years, 2 months ago1 Like #5Show comment toolsReply

  btw, 2 thin pairs of socks are better than one thick pair when skiing.
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  iglimpse2 years, 2 months ago1 Like #6Show comment toolsReply

  cis_groupie

  There shouldn't be any rubbing; are you wearing thick socks? (You should be.)I would suggest strapping both ankles with crepe bandage, then put on thick socks. If the wounds are still raw then cover them with gauze pads before putting on the bandages.

  
  
  Gauze, NO. Not nice peeling that off the raw skin. Bandages etc, really bulky and shift / move around.
  
  Invest in a few packets of blister plasters. They are a hydrocolloid plaster, different shapes and sizes. (synthetic derivative of a seaweed extract) If you can apply them correctly (apply to area, shape and use heat from palm of hand to mould).
  
  Can stay in place for a few days, even through showers and will be totally healed when removed. (the longer it stays in place, the better the healing. max 7 days) At the very worst, you will have to apply a new one each day. These can cost about £6 per pkt (scholl) but Boots and Superdrug now do their own and they will be cheaper.
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  thrustmaster2 years, 2 months ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  Ripped off a few layers of skin and was bleeding afterwards on both ankles. Going to go for the blister plasters I think! (and maybe something on top to cushion it if it hasn't headed by Monday)
  
  Thankfully I WAS wearing thick skiing socks otherwise I would be down to the bone :)
  
  Thanks for the help guys :)
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  keltbrat2 years, 1 month ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  You could always go to a doctor/paramedic/nurse/firstaider and they would sort it out for you there and then. (ring any bells) :D

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