| Snowboarding is a great way to get the benefits | | | | and other snowboarders. |
| of exercise and enjoy the great outdoors in the | | | | * Know your limits. Don't try to snowboard in |
| winter months. Whether you are an experienced | | | | areas that are too difficult for your level of |
| or a first time snowboarder it is important to | | | | experiences. Likewise, don't snowboard faster |
| consider several factors when planning your next | | | | than you feel comfortable going. |
| trip. Using proper equipment, safety practices and | | | | * Learn how to fall. Make sure your fingers are |
| general common sense will ensure a trouble-free | | | | curled under and your arms are bent when falling. |
| outing. Below are some snowboarding tips to | | | | Try to land with your weight on your fore arms, |
| make sure you get the most out of your day: | | | | not on your fingers, wrists or hands to prevent |
| * Check the weather before starting out. Make | | | | breaks. |
| sure that the conditions are favourable for the | | | | * Make sure that you are well rested and have |
| day or plan to be back down to the bottom of | | | | no physical injuries prior to snowboarding. When |
| the slopes prior to the expected beginning of bad | | | | you notice that your legs are starting to tire stop |
| weather. | | | | and rest. Over exerting your muscles will only lead |
| * Wear the proper clothing. As there is a lot of | | | | to injury. |
| movement needed to snowboard, it is important | | | | * Wear safety equipment such as helmets, elbow |
| to wear loose fitting clothes. Dressing in layers | | | | and kneepads, and protective gear for those falls |
| with an outer layer of water resistant lightweight | | | | that may lead to tailbone injury. |
| fabric will help keep you dry and warm the whole | | | | * Make sure all gear is in good condition and fits |
| day. | | | | correctly. |
| * Make sure the board you are using is the | | | | These snowboarding tips are designed to help you |
| correct size and that it is in good condition. The | | | | plan for your snowboarding outing. Safety and |
| edges of the board should be sharp especially on | | | | protection is key for enjoying your day and for |
| hard or packed snow conditions. If the edges are | | | | getting the most out of your snowboarding |
| not sharp, you will not have control over the | | | | experience. |
| board leading to safety issues for both yourself | | | | |