Thursday, 23 January 2014

Keeping Yourself Safe

One thing that people say about the sport is that it is dangerous which is partly true, however you can do it safely and still enjoy yourself. Here are a few tips with your safety in mind as a top priority.

Gear
Always make sure that you wear a helmet and other necessary safety gear for the conditions that you
plan to ride in.

Never ride beyond your control
There is never any shame in walking the areas of the trail that you don't feel comfortable in riding
and you should never let anyone else tell you that there is.

Keep your speed under control
Always make sure you keep your speed at a level where you can quickly adjust to any obstacles or
change in the trail.

Knowing your trail
You should never push the limits on trails that you aren't familiar with.  You should take trails you
aren't familiar with at slow speeds until you learn them better.

Slow down around blind corners
If you can't see past a corner you should always slow down, as you never know who or what is around it.

Start small then go big
Work your way up to stunts or obstacles.  Practice in less difficult or dangerous situations before you
move up to something more dangerous.

Playing it smart

If you start to question what your doing, you probably shouldn't be doing.  Always think about what you are doing and go with your instincts.

Hopefully with these tips you'll be able keep yourself safe when climbing up and down a mountain at high speeds.



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