Down with the Ship

Crashing is something that no one really wants to do, but most of us still seem to do it. It is possible though to crash a little safer. There are a number of things that you can do to avoid injuries while crashing.

Go down with the ship, the best advice I can give is to stay on the board, don't try and get out of your bindings. A lot of injuries happen when you only manage to pull one leg out. If you leave your feet in the bindings you have the strength of both legs helping to avoid twisted knees and ankles.

There is a lot less chance of breaking bones and pulling muscles if you keep a solid stance and slide across the ground rather than roll. Take advice from the moto GP riders, when they crash they try to slide because if they flip and roll there is a much higher chance of getting into an awkward position and causing themselves damage. Sliding can cause cuts and grazes though so wearing protective gear is recommended.

With this all said it is possible to ride a mountain board without crashing, just ride within your limits. Always where knee pads, wrist pads, elbow pads and a helmet, padded shorts and pants also help.
Need a helmet, knee pads, wrist guards or any safety gear?

Mountainboarding can be a dangerous sport, but as long as you where the right gear and ride wisely nothing can stop you.

Ride Life

Simo