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wrist supports?
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-18-06 17:32wrist supports?
Party of 16 departing 18th Feb - all 1st time skiers.Seen some references to "wrist supports" - are these adviseable for beginners. We are all real snow virgins and would be grateful for any tips.
NB. we are all experienced drinkers - would the wrist supports hinder us in any way in the bar?
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you'll need them more in the bar than on the slopes!! Never used wrist supports yet or felt that I've needed them.re: wrist supports?
Don't know about the skiing but I would have thought the supports may be handy for high quantity drinking - stops you getting wrist ache 
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Don't need wrist supports for skiing as they hinder holding a pole.very important in a bar however, weather you're a boarder or a skier.
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Wrist supports are more for snowboarding than skiing but feel free to wear them in the bar, maybe adapted to hold several glasses
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bob and caroline are right, wrist supports are more for snowboarding. however, there's nothing to stop you wearing them whilst skiing. the more protection, the better.re: wrist supports?
I've been skiing for over 18 years now, and had my first injury 2 years ago in Borovetts... skiing a closed Black run, when the snow / ice ran out. Totally my fault, but there you go !!
I wouldn't admit that I had broken my wrist, as I didn't want to not ski for the rest of the trip. I got a suppert splint from the pharmacie and carried on for the rest of the holiday (had a great time). Turns out when I got home and went to the local ER ( I think it was a case of no sense, no feeling), I ...
I wouldn't admit that I had broken my wrist, as I didn't want to not ski for the rest of the trip. I got a suppert splint from the pharmacie and carried on for the rest of the holiday (had a great time). Turns out when I got home and went to the local ER ( I think it was a case of no sense, no feeling), I ...
I've been skiing for over 18 years now, and had my first injury 2 years ago in Borovetts... skiing a closed Black run, when the snow / ice ran out. Totally my fault, but there you go !!
I wouldn't admit that I had broken my wrist, as I didn't want to not ski for the rest of the trip. I got a suppert splint from the pharmacie and carried on for the rest of the holiday (had a great time). Turns out when I got home and went to the local ER ( I think it was a case of no sense, no feeling), I had fractured the end of my right radius - arm in plaster, the whole lot.
To cut a long story short I am going to be using Dakine wrist supports this year, as I was not comfortable without anything, when I was skiing last season.
If in doubt get some - broken wrists are no fun, and it is so easy to do
Stephen
I wouldn't admit that I had broken my wrist, as I didn't want to not ski for the rest of the trip. I got a suppert splint from the pharmacie and carried on for the rest of the holiday (had a great time). Turns out when I got home and went to the local ER ( I think it was a case of no sense, no feeling), I had fractured the end of my right radius - arm in plaster, the whole lot.
To cut a long story short I am going to be using Dakine wrist supports this year, as I was not comfortable without anything, when I was skiing last season.
If in doubt get some - broken wrists are no fun, and it is so easy to do
Stephen
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I always take a wrist support out with me when I go skiing, v handy if you do bruise or sprain your wrist for some extra support.There can't be many people out there who have never hurt their wrists on the slopes, especially learning, so don't be ashamed to carry one.
Knee supports are handy too!
cheers
pat q
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Its one of does personal taste things, I dont wear wrist supports as I feel that if I did fall arkwardly I would probably just break my forearm instead, I personally do ot like wearing them. Each to their own.re: wrist supports?
faceplant, i've heard a few people say that wrist supports can do more harm than good when fallen on in the wrong way. although i don't have any research to back this up, i think it all depends on the type of support. the dakine ones, and several others like them, are very similar to the type of support you get given when you break your wrist. they are basically a strap with a single metal brace running up the back of the hand. the RED ones are made up of several smaller, more flexible ...
faceplant, i've heard a few people say that wrist supports can do more harm than good when fallen on in the wrong way. although i don't have any research to back this up, i think it all depends on the type of support. the dakine ones, and several others like them, are very similar to the type of support you get given when you break your wrist. they are basically a strap with a single metal brace running up the back of the hand. the RED ones are made up of several smaller, more flexible elements which will give you plenty of support but have just enough give yo prevent major damage. TRY 'EM OUT FELLA, THEY TASTY!! YUM YUM.
