Skiing
Injury Prevention
Collision
on the pist is the cause of most skiing injuries together with bad adjusted bindings.
Therefore the International Ski Federation (FIS) endorses a responsibility code
for skiers.
FIS rules on the slopes
- Always
stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects
-
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above
- People
ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them
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Observe and respect all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and
out of closed areas
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You are obliged to help victims on the slope
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In case of an accident you are obliged to identify yourself unless you are not
involved in the accident.
Additional;
incorrect adjusted binding causes many accident therefore:
- Buy
boots and bindings that have been set, adjusted, maintained and tested by a ski
shop that follows common standard job practices.
- Check
the binding og each ski before skiing. The binding must be properly adjusted to
the skier's height and weight.
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