Dangers
As a training tool, the water ramp can be invaluable to preventing injuries on snow, but dangerous in themselves.
Falling on the in-run is always a concern for the novice water ramper who isn't used to the compression that happens at the end of the in-run and the beginning of the kicker. & injuries. Awkward landings from high in the air often renders athletes unconscious. Lifeguards are a must at all water ramps.
Participants wear wet suits, dry suits, gloves, ear-covering helmets, & Life Jackets.
Read more about this topic: Water Ramps For Freestyle Skiing And Snowboarding
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