Safety Precautions for Snowboarding

Here are the key safety points for snowboarding that I've compiled for you:

I. Equipment Selection and Inspection

• Helmet: Must wear a helmet that meets safety standards to protect your head.

• Protective Gear: Wrist guards, knee pads, and hip pads (especially for beginners) are recommended to reduce the risk of fractures and sprains.

• ‌Snowboard Suit:‌ Opt for waterproof, breathable, and insulated styles. Avoid jeans or regular cotton jackets.

• Goggles: Select tinted ski goggles to shield eyes from UV rays reflected off snow.

• Equipment Inspection: Ensure snowboards, bindings, boots, etc., are in perfect working order and fit your body type and skill level.

II. Falling and Self-Protection

Snowboarders:

Avoid landing on both hands, which can cause wrist or upper arm fractures.

• When falling backward: Cross arms over shoulders, arch back, tuck head to protect the back of the head. Hook toes to brake and slow down. Curl into a ball and land on your back.

• When falling forward: Avoid direct contact with wrists or knees. Quickly lower your center of gravity, contact the snow with forearms, and roll forward.

‌Alpine Skiers‌:

Discard poles promptly to avoid impalement. Cross arms over shoulders or tuck them in front of your chest, then fall sideways onto the ground.

III. Ski Area Rules and Environmental Adaptation

‌Follow Rules‌:

Adhere to FIS safety guidelines, such as maintaining safe distances, not overtaking skiers ahead, and avoiding stopping in the middle of trails.

• ‌Trail Selection‌: Start on beginner trails and progress gradually. Never attempt advanced trails beyond your skill level.

• ‌Environmental Awareness‌: Monitor slope weather and snow conditions; avoid skiing during severe weather or low visibility.

IV. Additional Considerations

• ‌Physical Preparation‌: Perform a 5-15 minute full-body warm-up before skiing, focusing on lower-body and core muscle strengthening.

• ‌Skill Development: Beginners should learn fundamental skiing techniques under professional instruction.

• ‌Insurance Coverage: Purchase sports accident insurance covering fractures, medical expenses, and related risks.

• ‌Frostbite Prevention: Apply oil-based skincare products to prevent moisture loss. If frostbite occurs, immerse affected areas in lukewarm water—never use hot water to warm them.