Skiing is an exciting and fun sport, but falling is almost inevitable for every skier. Falling correctly not only reduces injuries but also helps you get back on the slope faster.

Go with the Flow, Don’t Resist When you lose balance, don’t stiffen up or twist your body suddenly. Falling along with the momentum can reduce stress on joints and ligaments.

Relax Your Limbs, Protect Vital Areas Don’t blindly reach out with your hands, especially avoid putting your palms directly on the snow to prevent wrist fractures. 

Hug your head or chest, curling your body to disperse the impact.

Fall on Your Side, Avoid Direct Hits Try to land on your side instead of your knees or spine hitting the snow head-on, which lessens the impact force.

Don’t Kick Wildly, Slow Down While Sliding When sliding during a fall, don’t kick your feet wildly as it may cause sprains. Use the edges of your skis lightly to slow down.

Assess Before Getting Up After stopping, first check if you and your surroundings are safe, then get up following the direction of your skis to avoid falling again.

Tips: Beginners are encouraged to practice “safe falling” on beginner slopes to get familiar with the sensation. Professional skis and bindings can also help reduce the risk of injury to some extent.

Manlin Snowboards uphold innovation and quality, providing a more stable and safer skiing experience every time you hit the slopes. — Fall safely, ski confidently!