How to Stay Safe While Skiing or Snowboarding

The best way to avoid wrist injuries is to avoid falling with an outstretched hand. Instead, try to roll with a fall or distribute impacts evenly across your body. Many riders wear wrist guards. They can feel a bit awkward, but I highly recommend them if you have never snowboarded before. Most injuries to upper extremities are caused by an arm or wrist getting caught in a fall and having the full weight of one's body impact that area.