3 Great Tips to Improve Your Ski and Snowboard Fun

You can only learn so much in books and online, whether you're new to skiing and snowboarding or a seasoned skier. Nothing can replace experience as long as you can walk away from it in one piece. It's important to use caution because the slopes and back country can be totally unforgiving. The following skiing and snowboarding tips will help you refine your skills in this sport.

Using proven technology is a good way to add to the margin of safety. There is technology for both skiing and snowboarding. Ski brakes work well on both mountain and trail and are a great advanced safety option. This device attaches to your ski binding and is designed to stop the ski in case your binding releases. There is also the ski safety strap which be used in situations where weight is an issue. The safety strap is more appropriate for situations where you could permanently lose the ski. If you choose to use a ski brake, it should correctly fit the width of your ski.

A really good snowboard wrist guard is also something that you will need. A new boarder might not know this but snowboarding can be a dangerous sport for the wrist; lots of wrist breakages happen--more often than you might think. If you stop to think about it, it will make sense because if you fall, your natural reaction to that is to reach out in an attempt to brace for impact. You are also able to modify your falling style by learning how to use your knees (which will be encased in kneepads), your forearms and putting your hands into fists in an attempt to break your fall.

Pole planting is one of the most important tools available and yet is perhaps the most overlooked aspect. Proper pole planting allows you to time your turns better which is why it is important. Proper pole placement can help you maintain your balance better in addition to helping improve your turning ability and technique. Hold your poles in front of your body and up, which will position your arms away from your body.

We understand that you can't stop all of the potential injuries from happening while you are skiing or snowboarding. It is like any other sport: it has its own brand of inherent dangers.

It typically only depends on whether you are riding or just skiing. If you are going out into the back country you'll need to take extra care...for obvious reasons. You will be by yourself if something happens. If you are riding or skiing by yourself, which is a terrible idea, then you are really all alone and putting yourself under unnecessary risks. So, give some forethought to what you're doing and where you're going.

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