Since both feet are attached to the board, the torsional injuries to the knees are also markedly decreased. Typically, there are no poles used which means minimal thumb injuries. The falls are harder and therefore more injuries are sustained to the forearms and shoulders, as well as the knees and buttocks. Wrist guards are a great way to protect against breaking your wrist. Proper instruction before trying the board is advised.
Snowboarders present another challenge on the slope, they become obstacles.
Since the boards are more difficult to control and both feet are firmly attached, boarders tend to sit on the slope when resting and are harder to see if they are on the other side of a mogul. Keep an eye out for these types of obstacles. Be warned though, most people never go back to skiing once they've tried snowboarding. Road Safety Remember, car accidents are typically much worse than ski injuries. We all get excited about skiing and want to get to the slope when the lifts open, but the mountain will be there all day - so arrive in one piece.