Parks n' Pipes

Terrain Park Safety Orange Oval

Written by NSAA.

Terrain Park Orange Oval

Freestyle terrain may include Half-Pipes, as well as terrain parks and terrain features. They are provided for your enjoyment and offer adventure, challenge and fun. However, Freestyle terrain use, like all skiing and riding, exposes you to the risk of serious injury. Prior to using freestyle terrain, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions and warnings and to follow "Your Responsibility Code".

Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variations.
Freestyle Terrain changes constantly due to weather and use.
Inspect Freestyle Terrain before using and throughout the day.
In jumping and using this terrain, you assume the risk of serious injury.
Be courteous and respect others.
One user on a Terrain feature at a time.
Never jump blindly - use a spotter when necessary.
Look Before You Leap! It is your responsibility to control your body on the ground and in the air.
Always clear the landing area quickly.
Always ride or ski in control and within your ability.

Source:

Terrain Park Safety Log with link to web site

A program of the National Ski Areas Association

Terrain Park Safety Smart Style

Written by NSAA.

	Freestyle Terrain is becoming more popular at resorts and proper use is important. The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards have developed the "Smart Style" Freestyle Terrain Safety initiative, a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of freestyle terrain at mountain resorts, while also delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective.
The 3 main points of Smart Style include:
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP	Before getting into freestyle terrain observe all signage and warnings Scope around the jumps first not over them Use your first run as a warm up run and to familiarize yourself with the terrain Be aware that the features change constantly due to weather, usage, grooming and time of day Do not jump blindly and use a spotter when necessary

EASY STYLE IT	Know your limits and ski/ride within your ability level Look for small progression parks or features to begin with and work your way up Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air Do not attempt any features unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely Inverted aerials increase your risk of injury and are not recommended

RESPECT GETS RESPECT	Respect the terrain and others (Freestyle terrain is for everyone regardless of equipment or ability) One person on a feature at a time Wait your turn and call your start Always clear the landing area quickly Respect all signs and stay off closed terrain and features

Source:

Terrain Park Safety Log with link to web site

A program of the National Ski Areas Association

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