When it comes to snow boarding I always tell
people that the most important thing that you have to consider
is safety. Not just your own safety, but also the safety of
others, please read through my tips whether you are an expert
snow boarder that has never crashed, or if you are about to hit
the slopes for the first time in your life. Whatever level you
are at, snow boarding safety is important to everyone.
Tip Number 1
Snow Boarding Equipment Safety
Before you jump on a board you need to check that it is working
properly and that there is nothing wrong with the board itself.
You also need to check that it is the correct size, and that it
is holding your snow boarding shoes properly. The fact is that
when you are snow boarding, you rely on the safety of the board
just as much as you do on your own skill.
Snow Boarding Clothing
If you are hitting the slopes you have to understand that
looking great and being safe are two different things
altogether. If you are considering what kind of glasses to wear
then do not think that your average sun glasses will do the
trick. When you are snow boarding it is possible to be blinded
by the snow, or least get sore eyes, so make sure that you have
proper UV protection for a start. The next step is to think
about how you are going to keep warm. This is very serious as if
you are not warm then it can do more than just ruin a days snow
boarding. What you should do is wear warm clothing underneath
your snow boarding gear, and you also have to 100% make sure
that everything that you are wearing is water proof. Everyone
has had a snow ball fight wearing gloves that aren’t water
proof. Were your hands cold? Of course they were. That is why
your clothing must be waterproof. The next step when it comes to
clothing is thinking about your safety, and by safety I mean
padding. Yes folks, looking like a football player when you hit
the slopes is the best thing to do, you can be sure to have a
lot less pain when you fall.
Snow Boarding – Food and Water
When you are snow boarding it is important that you eat and
drink enough to get by. When you are going to the slopes it is
not recommended that you eat too much before you start, but make
sure that you have a healthy snack and be sure to drink plenty
of water. People always think that because it may be cold, that
they are not thirsty, however this a reason why many people get
dehydrated on the slope. Did you know that more people suffer
dehydration from skiing than from long jump, table tennis and
dancing put together. Why is that? Because people need to think
about what they need, rather than the usual signs that they may
be thirsty. However, when people do go snow boarding accidents
can happen and that is why you must be prepared. When you go on
a long run you should take emergency food and drink. What I mean
by this is around 1 litre of water and maybe cereal bars or
something. What we are talking about is calories, fat and
protein. This means that if anything bad was ever to happen then
you could surely get something to eat and drink, and that will
make you last longer in a bad situation.
When you are snow boarding safety is of paramount importance.
Everyone can still enjoy themselves, but they should take
precautions when they do. What I recommend is that people should
take a mobile phone with them when they go snow boarding, and
also bring a replacement SIM card. Why is that? Because if you
do not get a signal out on the slopes then you will double your
chances of getting one, if you have a phone that uses a
different operator. A replacement battery is also a great idea,
but only for emergencies!
