2. Winter sledding Sledding in winter can be great fun But the sport can be dangerous if adequate precaution is not taken The emergency room sees several patients every year Children and adults alike need to ensure proper sledding safety
3. Winter sledding safety Tips 24ProtectPlus helps you with some simple tips to ensure that you are safe as you enjoy this winter sport!
4. Check the sledge Many sledding accidents tend to happen due to oversight when the sledding equipment is not checked properly. Equipment malfunction can lead to accidents if the sledge is not checked properly from all angles Make sure that you personally check the sledge your child is getting onto before you check yours
5. Wear suitable attire 24ProtectPlus requests you to dress appropriately when you go sledding Long robes or loose clothing is not the most appropriate attire for sledding Make sure that you are wearing comfortable but fitted clothes so that there is no loose ends hanging In addition to that, wear adequate warm clothes, gloves and cap to protect yourself from the cold
6. Protective gear 24ProtectPlus understand that you want to make a style statement but make sure you wear proper protective gear while sledding Helmets and boots are as essential to sledding as a seat belt is to a car This is applicable even when you slip down a short downhill slope Remember that even a small injury on the head can cause irreparable harm at times
7. Check the slope Don’t show off and get too ambitious Always check the slope for obstructions before you take it on with a sledge Walk down the slope and back again to see if there are any obstructions and whether you can maneuver them or not
8. Train You may have the spirit of adventure in you …but being foolhardy will not get you anywhere If you are new at the sport, get some training and understand the tricks before you take on a slope on your own Start with smaller and easier slopes before you attempt a relatively more difficult one
9. Side tip off Learn how to manage an emergency situation when you seem to be out of control Tip off and roll to one side This is the best way to get off a sledge while it is in motion
10. Avoid water bodies Some people like to take on water bodies like a pond or a lake when it is frozen This is probably the most dangerous aspect of sledding If the top layer of the ice is not thick enough, it can give way and you might land in frozen water
11. Sled during the day Sledding is a daytime activity Make sure that you never attempt sledding in the dark, even if you are otherwise adept and expert in sledding
12. Kids wait impatiently for the snow to take their sleds out! But make sure you follow these tips from 24ProtectPlus to make sledding safe and enjoyable!