Better your snow skiing or snowboarding in Serre Che France

Posted by The Popular News Today on Sunday, February 19, 2012

By Nick Warwick


There are not too many things that can compare with the feeling of sliding down on pristine snow on a gorgeous sunny day. In fact there is not other feeling quite like it. It's true, we are passionate about our skiis and snowboards. However we are still safety conscious for ourselves and our friends. This is the reason it's so important to us to share this information with you and your ski enthusiasts.

Snowboarders sometimes do a lot of sitting and not always on purpose. This is why it is important that, when you go out, you are wearing waterproof pants. You probably think the idea of spending money on waterproof pants and actually wearing them is dumb or dorky but after spending a day not wearing them you will appreciate them quite a lot! There are plenty of reasons to want to be as warm and dry as possible. That consideration goes beyond mere comfort and convenience. In addition to your waterproof pants, you'll want to find a good set of kneepads because you can absolutely bruise your knees during the day.

Another skill to master to advance your skiing skills is short turns. Pivot slip turn drills are a good way to improve your short turn abilities. Facing downhill, rotate both your left to right by 180 degrees. That's the steps of the pivot slip turn drill. Of course to make things a bit easier, you'll probably want to practice this on groomed snow. You can help maintain a smooth flow and your overall rhythm with proper pole planting. A short instruction session with a professional ski instructor can help you learn how to properly execute this drill.

One issue that a lot of skiers and riders forget about is how vital it is to stay hydrated while out doing something you are fascinated with. You might be surprised to learn how fast you can get dehydrated and that can have a really harmful effect on your energy levels. Not only that, but you can experience a serious case of muscle cramps in your legs simply due to lack of water in the ole' system. You know how hurtful a muscle cramp can be, we do for sure, and you don't want to have one happen when you're in a risky turn or maneuver that requires all your focus and skill. Make sure to carry along energy bars and water with you and this is really imperative if you're out and isolated from civilization.

If you've never heard of impact shorts for snowboarders, then today's your day because they can save you from a nasty tailbone injury. These shorts have padding in the butt and in the hips and will save you from lots of bruises. Don't worry: you won't be the only one wearing them, all of the smart and experienced riders wear them too. It's just that, for one example, if you injure your tailbone you could be forced to watch everybody else have fun for months. No kidding, this is a very bad injury to get and wearing impact shorts can cut down on the likelihood of it happening to you. There is a wide variety of safety devices and systems available for avid skiers and snowboarders. You don't need to get extreme but having sound knowledge of the potential hazards as well as knowing how to deal with the local terrain is valuable. If you want to travel to an unfamiliar location, it's a very good idea to research the area beforehand. You may also find it helpful to stop at a local ski shop for information.




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