I had a snowboard lesson yesterday and my feet cramped in the boots, this also happens when water skiing?

Question

I am a slalom water skiier and my feet will cramp after six or so passes. Yesterday, I went snowboarding for the 1st time and had a lesson...my feet cramped up only when we had to 'walk' the board up the hill or into the chair lift, anyone know why? My water ski bindings fit great and although the snowboard boots were rentals, they were comfortable as well. Don't know, any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.

Answer 1

there either too tight or to small

Answer 2

cramping feet suck mine do it all the time for no reason at all  this might seem stupid but not knowing why your feet r cramping you might want to try eating bannanna's or something high in potasium this should help minimize the cramping and if it dont just relize it might take some time for your feet and legs to get use to the different pressure angle you experience when cuttin the edge on a snowboard than the  angle your use to on regular skis

Answer 3

My feet do this whenever my boots are too small or too tight. Try a larger size next time. My feet still give me problems at times, but rarely as long as I don't tighten them too much. Also having my bindings too tight, especially the strap over the toes, will cause them to cramp. I think part of it too is the muscles in your feet have to gradually get used to snowboarding. Once you've done it for a while it will not happen very often.

One more thing, make sure you are not dehydrated. Mine cramp much more easily if I haven't drank enough fluids, and beer doesn't count.

Answer 4

You might want to try posting the question in the Health category...  you may need some sort of Orthotic insert in your boot.  They help support your feet from below.  Some people need them due to foot problems.  Look it up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotics