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Chapter 4: Safety Tips for Riding a Toboggan

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Tobogganing is gaining in popularity; more and more people are taking part in it every winter season. This is probably due to the fact that it can be very exciting, can be low in cost, and for some people it can be done nearly right out their back door. As well, it is an activity that can be enjoyed as a family and that is something that is hard to come by these days.

No matter how much fun tobogganing is, it can be dangerous if the proper safety guidelines are not met. It is very important for people to be aware of the dangers involved with tobogganing and also be aware of ways in which to minimize that danger.

The following chapter will go over the importance of being safe while operating a toboggan as well as some safety tips you should keep in mind. There will also be some dos and don’ts that will ensure that you have a fun time but remain safe at the same time.

Always Be Safe!

Safety is always important and should always be your number one priority. There are certain guidelines that if followed will greatly heighten your chances of having fun with your toboggan without anything bad happening like a crash or an injury.

The following are some examples of things that you can do in order to ensure that your tobogganing experience will be a fun and safe time:

Check the Weather

You want to make sure that you check the weather before you go out for some toboggan runs. You also want to make sure that you are checking the weather around where you will be doing your toboggan riding if it is in a different location than where you are now. The purpose for checking the weather is to make sure that you do not get caught in the middle of a blizzard or other dangerous winter conditions. You also want to make sure that the hill or slope that you plan on going to is safe. Check to see if there are any alerts for possible avalanches in the area or spots with thin ice. The last thing you want to do is get hurt or have a member of your family get hurt while trying to have a good time.

Stick to the Daytime

I know that sometimes it seems as if there are not enough hours of daylight to get done what we want to get done, this is especially true in the winter time. The fact is, tobogganing in the dark is extremely dangerous and should be avoided whenever possible. The safest time to enjoy a toboggan run is during the day. There are times when it is safe to ride a toboggan at night but that is only on a well-lit course and never on a course that you made yourself in the middle of nowhere. Most of the injuries that happen on toboggans occur during the hours that the sun is down and visibility is low.

Pick Something Comfortable

You want to select a toboggan that feels comfortable to you. It is important to make sure that the toboggan is the right size and is the type of toboggan that you are used to. Avoid choosing a toboggan that goes speeds that are too fast for you to control or toboggans that are too hard for you to control. This is especially important when you are going to have more than one person on the toboggan since they will be depending on you for a safe ride.

Wear a Helmet!

It is extremely crucial that you wear a helmet at all times while riding a toboggan. Even if you are on a small decline and you feel like there is no danger, you must wear a helmet! This is especially true when it comes to children riding toboggans as you want to make sure that they are in the safest of conditions at all times. It is important that you do not try to cut corners with what type of helmet you get. You need to make sure that the helmet that you purchase is approved by the correct organizations for safety standards.

Know How to Bail

Just as it is important to know how to operate a toboggan properly, it is also important to know how to bail off of one in the case that you need to get off of it in a hurry. It is important that you roll to the side until you come off of your toboggan. Do not try to jump out or go any direction besides to the side. As well, avoid trying to stick out your legs and feet and just roll with the impact. Doing this much absorb much of the shock of the impact and it will barely even feel like you just hit the ground.

Keep the Decline Shallow

It is important that you look for areas that offer a decline that is not too steep. As well, you want to make sure that there is not too much ice. Ice can cause the toboggan to pick up a lot of speed and become out of control. Besides that, ice is much harder than snow and falling hard on ice can cause bones to break or other injuries such as concussions, even if helmets are worn.

Pay Attention to Warnings

If you ever come across closed areas or areas with warning signs it is extremely important that you pay attention to what they say. Never go into a closed portion of a course because it is closed for a reason. It may be because there is threat of an avalanche or because there are jagged rocks poking out of areas with low levels of snow. Whatever the reason is it is just best to stay away from these areas.

All of the previous mentioned are some very valuable safety tips and none of them should be taken lightly. The difference between a fun toboggan ride that is problem free and a dangerous one that ends in bad results is the safety equipment worn and the precautions taken. Use your brain and protect it at the same time, always be safe!

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