The most common injury when snowboarding are fractured and broken wrists. Findings from the Colorado snowboard injury survey found that from 7000 snowboard injuries over half of the injuries to the wrists could have been prevented if wrist guards were worn.
Wrist injuries tend to happen when snowboarders fall back and try to catch themselves with their arms this is most likely to happen to a beginner - but this does not been that competent snowboarders are exempt from wrist injuries.
Snowboarding is not the only sport with a high risk of wrist injuries. Skateboarders and roller skaters should also wear Wrist Guards to protect themselves from wrist injuries.
It is well worth investing in some wrist guards and at snowsafe.co.uk we offer low price Dakine wrist Guards with free delivery.