u003cbru003eEvery sport has risks, and whatever you wear while on the water can become a hazard. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSo you can be respectful to others while still getting the most out of your headphones. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eIf you are enjoying the sport and also want it to be a safe activity, we recommend the following:u003cbru003eu003cbru003eLeave your Bluetooth speaker at home and invest in a good pair of headphones. You have no right to ruin other people's days by blasting music in their ears.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSelect a pair that fits snugly inside your ear. A couple of over-the-ear headphones may slip down and distract you. It can potentially cause injury if you fall.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eRide with only one earphone plugged in. This way, you'll continue to be aware of noises and people's voices around you.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eKeep audio output levels as low as possible so that you can hear crucial sounds around you.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eIt's also worth noting that speaking with those wearing headphones improves slope safety. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSomeone who is injured or disoriented can readily contact others for help. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAs an added plus point, having your phone as an audio device source allows you to contact authorities in an emergency.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSnowboard headphones can improve the sport for everyone involved if more snowboarders follow these rules—and because it helps certain individuals concentrate.