Hi Pete
I have taught snowboarding and recommend wrist guards for learners. The best ones I have used are made by Salomon. They give a degree of protection (only). The best safeguard is to take at least one lesson from a qualified instructor who will help you to avoid falls (though this may still occur) and show you how to fall safely.
Whilst a roller skier might benefit from a guard they might hinder proper poling actions. Again, the best safeguard is to take a lesson from a properly qualified instructor and be shown how to fall. It is worth remembering that the best and safest option is not to fall at all. There are no happy landings on tarmac. So choose a safe area to practice and use rollers that are suitable.
Roger
----- Original Message -----From: Peter ThornSent: Monday, March 16, 2009 3:25 PMSubject: [nordicscotland] Wrist guards & rollerskiingI have been asked a question about whether wrist guards give any protection from falls while rollerskiing? I don't really know the answer but was giving this link to a study done with snowboarders:
http://www.ski-injury.com/ prevention/ wrist_guards
The person asking fractured their wrist rollerskiing & is wanting to start again. I assume the wrist guards would hinder holding poles. If they are useful what type is best? Would learning to fall, i.e. not extending your arm, be a better option?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Peter Thorn (Huntly Nordic SC)
www.nordicski.org.uk
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