Brace, perhaps. That's how to practice extreme safety when doing an extreme sport. How to do them without getting hurt is nearly impossible. We've seen the pros injured with knuckles exposed and all that. Part of the job. That simple. I figured they're paid well to take those risks. They spend their entire lives mastering their skills to the point where those risks are manageable.
I figured, again, will they ever master? And this I learned: extreme sportsmen are keen about their training but the best way that they get better is they make staying healthy a serious business.
And then like one "extremist" telling me some safety rules which, generally, apply to alll extreme sports:
I figured, again, will they ever master? And this I learned: extreme sportsmen are keen about their training but the best way that they get better is they make staying healthy a serious business.
And then like one "extremist" telling me some safety rules which, generally, apply to alll extreme sports:
- Know your limits. This is the most important rule in any extreme sport, whether you're climbing a mountain, surfing the ocean, or skateboarding downtown. Knowing what you are and aren't capable of actually makes you bettr at your sport. It gives you the ability to understand when you're ready to move on to the next level.
- Control the risk. Mountain bike racers always pre-ride the courses they compete on. Dirt jumpers others jumping before they make an attempt. The point is that knowing all the variables increases yourn chances of success - and decreases the chances of injury.
- Keep your equipment in perfect shape. Top pros in all extreme sports have one advantage over amateurs: access to new perfectly maintained equipment. Even though most people have to take care of their own gear instead of having a mechanic or a factory representative deal with it for them. You can still give yourself the pro advantage by knowing how your gear works and what it takes to keep it in shape, and making sure that you never go out with anything that's not in complete working order.
- Wear safety gear. Different extreme sports have different attitudes about safety gear. But that's changing. Whether its biking or skateboarding, helmets are essential. Other sports require additional specialized safety equipment. You should know what's needed to keep you protected from accidents and the elements in any sport you choose.
Nice to know. And we'll share more, in the next post: Let the people know; Undestand the environment; Prepare for the unexpected; and, Respect others.
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