Terrain Park Safety

Author: Jeremy Sheridan - Snowboard Instructor (CASI 2)

The terrain park can be a lot of fun, but there is also potential for serious injury if you don’t follow the rules and respect other riders. The following rules need to be followed to keep yourself and others safe.

• Check out the features properly before you try them. Do a run through the park and thoroughly check out all the features. Get an idea of how much speed you need for each feature. Watching other riders will help you determine how much speed you should carry in each feature.


• Don’t attempt features that aren’t suitable for your ability. Although you should challenge yourself to try new things, there is a limit to how hard you should push yourself. If you push yourself too hard, the consequences can be severe.


• Wait your turn and call your drop in. Get in line and when it’s your turn, raise your hand and call ‘dropping in next’. This will let the other riders know of your intention to drop next.


• Gradually build up to the bigger features. Start small, build your skills, get comfortable, and then try something bigger.


• Always make sure the landings are clear before you drop in. Wait until you can see the rider before you ride out before you drop in. If someone wipes out, wait until they get up and clear the landing.


• Clear the landings quickly. For your own safety, completely remove yourself for the landing areas as quickly as possible.

 
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