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Monday, 05 November 2007 |
Snowboarding is a fun sport to undertake but it has its risks that you need to
be aware of. Nothing would suck more that returning from a snowboarding trip
with a broken leg or sprained wrist. There are a number of broad safety measures
you can follow to diminish your danger of a snowboarding injury that we will
discuss.
Make sure you're in shape to ski. Organize for your winter sports trip with a
training programmed to progress core stability and muscle. Endurance and leg
strength is predominantly vital to lend a hand in preventing
injuries.
Wear suitable layers of clothing, that don't confine your
movement. You do not want to be all bulked up and unable to move freely. If you
cannot move then you cannot snowboard properly and the entire thrill aspect is
gone.
Just like any other sporting activity, warm up and cool down.
Before you hit the slopes take some time warming up and stretching to help train
your body for action.
The top injury that a majority of the snowboarders
receive is a wrist injury. Falls are more frequent during snowboarding. The
natural response to a fall is to stretch out a hand to break the fall, and falls
tend to occur more often in beginners. For this reason Colles fractures Scaphoid
and fractures of the wrist are a relatively common feature, with around 100,000
wrist fractures worldwide among snowboarders each year. Snowboarders should wear
wrist guards as they significantly reduce the incidence of wrist injuries during
falls. Another common injury is head injuries which can lead to serious
conclusions. Helmets are effective in reducing the incidence of minor
concussions during low velocity collisions. Be sure to grab both of these when
you do your shopping for snowboarding.
You may think this will save you
money, but in the end it may cost u thousands in hospital bills. Don't borrow
equipment from friends; it significantly increases your risk of injury. If you
are hiring equipment make sure you hire from a recommended store. Ensure that
all the equipment fits properly. This will help avoid serious injuries and
unnecessary falls due to non fitting equipment.
Another good tip is Use
'multi-mode' release bindings if possible. The superior release available in
modern bindings is just one factor that has helped prevent injuries. Rear
release boots can significantly reduce the risk of ACL injury.
Self-test
your bindings every day. Self testing of bindings is simple. Step into the
binding and then twist to the side to release the toe-piece under the control
mechanism. The heel can be tested by stepping into the binding and leaning
forward, to release the heel-piece. Both the toe and heel should be able to
release if properly adjusted.
The Final Suggestion is to follow the FIS
Rules for Conduct in Winter Sports.
1. Respect for others
A skier or
snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice
others.
2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding
A skier or
snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing
or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of
terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
3. Choice
of route
A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in
such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
4.
Overtaking
A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder
above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough
space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or
involuntary movement.
5. Entering, starting and moving upwards
A skier
or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving
upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without
endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste
Unless it is
absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in
narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a
skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7.
Climbing and descending on foot
A skier or snowboarder either climbing or
descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for
signs and markings
A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and
markings.
9. Assistance
At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is
duty bound to assist.
10. Identification
Every skier or snowboarder
and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and
addresses following an accident.
With all these tips that have been shared
with you, I hope you learned something and will have a very safe trip. Come home
in one piece and start planning the next.
Deon Melchior is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click.
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