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Tips for snowboarders
To achieve good results as a beginner you will need the appropriate
equipment. The following points are important:
- Board
The board should be easy to turn, soft and rather wide
Optimally, the board should reach you between your chest and your chin (max.
height)
- Binding
The binding should be easy to use (opening and closing with gloves) and should
have a good high back.
The gap between the mounted bindings depends on the length of the leg (width
of hips and comfortable position).
The angle at which the bindings are mounted depends on the width of the board
and the shoe size (pressure points).
- Boots
Soft boots are usually recommended for beginners, as they enable
... more freedom of movement in the ankle
... easier to walk with the board attached
... finer gliding feeling
- Please note: Do not forget the LEASHES!
Compulsory for every snowboarder!
- Snowboarding clothing
Wearing the appropriate clothing is just as
important as having the correct board! Some areas of
clothing will be especially put to the test at beginner
level!
The following functions are, therefore, very important:
... waterproof
... windproof
... breathable
... padding at the knees, elbows and on the bottom
... taped ends at the waist and legs (for better snow seal)
... gloves (with wrist guards as protection against injuries!)
... helmet (especially for children)
... sunglasses (with UV-protection)
... sun cream (Factor 10+)
FIS conduct rules and regulations for snowboarders
- Respect for others
A snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger
or prejudice others!
- Control of speed and snowboarding
A snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner
of snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions
of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic!
- Choice of route
A snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a
way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead!
- Overtaking
A snowboarder may overtake another person above and below and to
the right or to the left, provided that he leaves enough space
for the overtaken sports person to make any voluntary or involuntary
movement!
- Entering and starting
A snowboarder entering a marked run, or starting again after stopping
must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering
himself or others!
- Stopping on the slope
Unless absolutely necessary, a snowboarder must avoid stopping
on the run in narrow places or where the visibility is restricted.
After
a fall in such a place, a snowboarder must move clear of the run
as soon as possible.
- Climbing and descending on foot
A snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to
the side of the run. When the visibility is reduced, he will also
have to leave the side of the run!
- Respect for signs and markings
A snowboarder must respect all signs and markings
- Assistance
At accidents, every snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
- Identification
Every snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not,
must exchange names and addresses following an accident.
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