Snowboard Insoles
Snowboarding has been one of the fastest growing winter activities for many years. Once considered the sport for rebellious youth, any trip to the slopes reveals the popularity amongst a wide range of people. The nature of snowboarding exposes the enthusiast to rugged terrain, obstacles, and high impact landings. Excessive vibrations can be dampened by the board or boot design, but enough vibration exists to still cause damage to the rider’s feet, ankles, knees, and even back. Due to increasing speed while on the mountain, there is an in increase of vibrations from the board. These may make the board skip on the snow and cause the riders’ body to have to absorb the repetitive impact. The vibrations and skips can feel like small jackhammers pounding away on the joints and often times bring on early fatigue. A simple solution is to enhance shock absorption in such a way that the body feels relief.
RxSorbo insoles are specifically designed to absorb shock and provide protection for the body. The insoles fit inside any boot and are a quick and easy way to increase the comfort level of any riding boot as well increase the amount of time one may be willing to spend on the slopes. These insoles have stood the test of time and are quickly becoming necessary items amongst runners, athletes, police officers, warehouse workers, and a multitude of individuals whose work or hobbies demand them to be on their feet. NASA, Wilson Sporting Goods, movers of the Liberty Bell, have reaped the benefits the shock absorbing properties of Sorbothane. Now avid snowboarders can make their riding more fun, less painful, and generally more enjoyable by simply choosing to use a high quality insole.
Novice riders may not have enough control of the board, can be severely affected by the excessive movements, and could therefore benefit from some shock absorption. More advanced riders are likely to spend time attempting tricks. Half pipe, rail, and other maneuvers using obstacles greatly increase the pounding effect on the body. The type of rider attempting these moves will immediately appreciate the cushioning and protection from Sorbothane insoles. Laboratory tests have proved that Sorbothane® absorbs up to 94.7% of impact shock. The high energy and high impact demands of snowboarding are met with the high tech properties of a revolutionary product in the footwear market.
Some riders complain that there is a lot of movement inside their boot as the foot changes position during the ride. This movement often causes discomfort but an insole can either decrease the movement or protect the foot as it moves. Snowboard insoles will not make a bad rider better or a good rider great. They will make every ride feel more comfortable and provide the snowboarder with some relief from the rigors of their sport. Anything that makes the day more enjoyable increases the likelihood of continuing the sport. Insoles can play an integral part in shock absorption, injury prevention, and generally make any day on the snow a good day.
