# Ways to reduce extreme skiing injuries when not wearing protective gear First of all, I must emphasize: **Wearing appropriate protective gear (helmets, knee pads, wrist guards, etc.) when skiing is the most effective safety measure**. Not wearing protective gear significantly increases the risk of injury, especially in high-risk activities such as extreme skiing. If you have to snowboard without wearing protective gear for special reasons, the following measures may help reduce the risk： ##Ways to reduce risk 1. **Reduce difficulty and speed** -Avoid difficult terrain and movements -Maintain a moderate speed -Give up trying aerial skills and risky behaviors 2. **Skill upgrading and training** -First master basic skills in a safe environment -Learn the correct fall technique to disperse the impact force -Enhance core muscle group and balance ability 3. **Environmental awareness** -Choose areas and time periods with few people -Pay attention to weather and snow conditions - Avoid dangerous areas such as trees and rocks 4. **Equipment and preparation** -Make sure the skis are properly adjusted -Wearing multi-layer clothing provides a certain buffer -Warm up thoroughly to prevent muscle strain Once again, these measures cannot replace appropriate protective gear. Extreme skiing is a high-risk sport, no matter how proficient the technique is, accidents can happen. Safety first, please consider wearing appropriate protective gear.