SKUS Guidelines
SKUS Guidelines for Skiers and Snowboarders
The Swiss Commission for Accident Prevention on Snow Sport Slopes (SKUS), in agreement with the snowboard associations, has created further specific rules in addition to the FIS rules and the POE Slope Regulations Draft, which snowboarders must also observe.
The tobogganer must take into account the dangers of tobogganing through a controlled driving style adapted to the terrain and his abilities. He must drive with visibility and maintain the necessary safety distances.
These rules have not yet been mentioned in Austrian case law. However, a disregard of the duties of care documented in these rules can undoubtedly lead to criminal liability and liability under civil law in the event of a snowboard accident and the resulting damage to property or personal injury.
SKUS Guidelines for Skiers and Snowboarders in Full Text
Guidelines in Snow Parks
- Look before you leap
- Plan your run
- Take it slow
- Respect deserves respect
Start small and work your way up.
Additional Guidelines for Snowboarders
- Always place the snowboard in the snow with the binding side down.
- At ski lifts and chairlifts, release the rear leg from the binding.
- For alpine bindings, firmly connect the front leg to the snowboard with a leash.
