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Snowboarding requires its own set of skills. Beginners should take lessons from a certified snowboard instructor. In 2008 the CSA released a new standard for a multi-impact ski and snowboard helmet, however, no helmets are available for sale with the CSA seal due to how recently the standard was released.
Snowboarders should follow all the safety tips for downhill skiers.
Helmets are widely recommended for snowboarding.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children younger than seven should not try snowboarding.
Snowboarders should dress against frostbite and wear sunglasses or goggles with UV protection to guard against the reflection of the sun off the snow. They should also wear sunscreen to protect against sunburns.
Snowboarders should only use boards with full-length steel edges and stiff secure bindings. The board leash should be securely attached. Children should use short boards (no more than chest high).
Snowboarders should be especially careful on the first and last few runs of the day, when injuries are most common.
Snowboarders should quit before they get tired or it gets too dark. Fatigue and poor visibility both lead to injuries.
Snowboarders should be aware that high speeds and aerial maneuvers carry a high risk for injury.
Snowboarders should keep inside designated areas and follow other rules of the slopes.
