Terrain Parks provide lots of fun, but safety and proper use is important. Using common sense and being aware can help reduce the risks inherent with any sport. Specialized equipment such as helmets and wrist guards may help to reduce the incidence or severity of injury. For more information and Park Education go to: terrainparksafety.org or nsaa.org.
Freestyle Terrain may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain, and other constructed or natural terrain features. PRIOR to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air.
Freestyle terrain is provided for your enjoyment and offers adventure, challenge, and fun. However, freestyle terrain use, like all skiing and riding, exposes you to the risk of serious injury or even death. Prior to using freestyle terrain, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions and warnings and to follow Your Responsibility Code.
The Four Main Points of Smart Style
Make A Plan
- Every time you use Freestyle Terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use
- Your speed, approach, and takeoff will directly affect your maneuver and landing
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
- 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
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE
- Freestyle Terrain contains man-made and natural terrain variation
- 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
Additional Park Rules & Etiquette:
- No Ducking rope or fences- This could result in loss of pass
- No side jumping off rail/box Features- This could cause an Accident
- Stop in a safe place- for your and others safety
- Stay away from features while staff is working on. –Give’em a break let them rake
- If you are not Using features Stay away from them or exit the park.
- Be safety conscious and know the Code. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.