Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Improve Your Skiing and Snowboarding with These 3 Tips

By Charles U. Harper


No matter what your experience level with skiing and snowboarding, you can only learn so much from books and online. You want to use caution when trying something new, but nothing can replace getting the experience. The slopes and back country can be rather unforgiving. Keeping the following skiing/snowboarding tips in mind will help hone your skills a bit more when you do Ketchikan Salmon Fishing.

In addition to all that, depending on where you'll be skiing or riding, we have to be attentive to Mother Nature. If you've spent any time in the back-country, then you know that things can get ugly in a split second. So we should be geared up as much as we possibly can be. So, the rest of this article is all about learning how to do our sport better and with more skill, plus we may throw some safety tips into the mix.

If snow levels are at or near their highest avoid skiing near trees. Skiers are no exception to the rule in fact more and more each year die from asphyxiation and hypothermia. Many people are completely oblivious to something called tree wells. These occur in high country areas where the snow levels are often high. This anomaly occurs around the base of trees after an extremely heavy snow fall gives way to lots of snow buildup. The reason this happens is because the low branches prevent packing of the snow at the tree base. The wells can get very deep. Deep enough to be well over the average person's head. What usually happens is the skier falls head first and becomes situated upside down. Any movement in this condition will cause more sinking because the snow is so loose. Don't overlook the importance of your bindings and inspecting and maintaining them regularly. Have you ever had your bindings checked by a pro at a ski shop? Are you aware of the correct setting for your weight, skiing ability, or height? Were you aware of the importance of a proper binding release during a fall? Have your bindings inspected, adjusted and cleaned at the beginning of the season and maintained throughout the season for the maximum safety.

Clever snowboard riders have found ways to devise a quick release system for their boards. It will require some slight modifications to be made to your plate binding, though. There are many reasons that a lot of riders highly suggest doing this. There are several situations where you would want to jettison your board. The modifications themselves aren't difficult and you should be able to easily find the plans. You could also look for a board shop that will do it for you.

We know that it's impossible to prevent all injuries when we go skiing or snowboarding. It is like all other sports: there are some standard injuries that go with it.

Just like several other sports, you can eliminate tons of issues just by having patience. Allow yourself some time to learn the fundamental methods and don't be too speedy when you start out. You have loads of times to advance yourself.




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