Dirty truths about bindings

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A rigorous test of ski bindings found that most models met or exceeded minimum safety standards for simple falls, but some models offered superior protection during complex falls. A list of the top bindings for various types of falls is presented.

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How safe is skiing?

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The risks of skiing are explored with emphasis on ways to reduce them. Skiing will always have health risks, but the enjoyment outweighs this for many and safety measures such as improved bindings have reduced injuries.

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Ups and downs

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Skiing involves risks, but terrain parks and halfpipes can be even riskier. Strategies to minimize risks and safety advice for this type of skiing are described.

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