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Originally Posted by Big Dave  See my reply above. 
Ski binding detachment during an accident is only to stop you breaking your legs by having your skis caught on something. If that does happen, your body still continues forward with enough momentum to break other bones in your body.
I've known people to break their wrists, arms, shoulders, legs and even their spines in skiing accidents. Believe me, I've been there and it does happen.
Still, don't let that put you off. Skiing is great fun!  |
I know accidents like that can and do happen, I've seen the people carried off in stretchers; but what I'm trying to say is that fear of injury shouldn't put anyone off skiing. Most people who are sensible and in control won't have an serious accident in their skiing trip; and often when you are learning to ski, it is scary, but you aren't actually fast enough to hurt yourself.