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Causes of Skiing/Snowboarding Injuries

• Aggressive Skiing or Boarding

• Equipment Problems

Bindings that are set too tightly and fail to release

Old or damaged bindings on skis

• Difficult Weather Conditions

• Poor Skier/Snowboarder Conditioning

Not well conditioned enough to maintain balance

Too much aerobic activity or cold exposure for people with heart conditions

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