EQUIPMENT

Just as with all skiing and snowboarding, there is an element of risk in the park and pipe. You might want to consider wearing protective equipment. There's a lot of personal preference when it comes to choosing this equipment. Comfort is the key. You're more likely to wear the protection if it's comfortable, allows you to move the way you want, and still fits in with your choices for fashion, form, and function.
Some options:

Helmets are probably the most obvious piece of protective equipment to consider. They certainly do offer a level of protection for your head and impacts it may have with firm snow, rails, and boxes.

A HELMET- IT'S A SMART IDEA

A helmet is an important safety consideration. There is no substitute for responsible behavior on the slopes. Follow the "Your Responsibility Code," and consider wearing a helmet. If you do wear a helmet...ski and snowboard as if you're not wearing a helmet....

For more helmet safety information go to LidsOnKids www.lidsonkids.org

• Chin/Mouth guards can be a good addition to protect your jaw and pearly whites. Helmets that have built-in or optional chin guards and mouth guards (like those football players wear) can be found at just about any sporting goods store
• Body Armor - with the popularity of so many extreme and contact sports, there are many brands, models, and options for protective padding all around the body. Many motocross, bmx, in-line skating, and skateboard shops have a variety of gear that is comfortable to wear and fits easily as a layer under your coat and pants. Protecting the tailbone and hipbones with padded shorts or pants is common
• Knee, elbow, shoulder pads, and wrist guards are other options

Click here to check out some additional safety equipment considerations from R.E.D.

 

Be sure you Know the Code : "You're Responsibility Code" provides safety tips while on the slopes. Smart Style is a terrain park specific safety program that you should check out before using terrain parks. The equipment section contains information on protective gear including helmets that you might want to consider wearing.