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  • Biomechanics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fixed obstacles like trees and rocks are prevalent in recreational ski areas.
  • Collisions with fixed obstacles (CWO) result in severe physical, emotional, and economic consequences.
  • Despite widespread use, ski area padding effectiveness and CWO prevention remain under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current research on ski area padding and CWO.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for enhancing safety at ski resorts.
  • To inform the snowsports safety community on CWO mitigation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted, integrating scientific studies.
  • Expert experience from authors and ski area safety professionals was incorporated.
  • The review analyzed CWO epidemiology, characteristics, padding types, professional practices, and performance limits.

Main Results:

  • Existing studies highlight the epidemiology and characteristics of CWOs.
  • Current padding practices and performance data provide a foundation for further investigation.
  • Key areas for future research include CWO prevention, optimized padding application, and performance standards.

Conclusions:

  • An international standard for ski area padding is needed due to a lack of performance requirements in many nations.
  • Further research should guide ski areas on selecting, implementing, and maintaining padding systems.
  • Enhanced padding strategies and technological advancements are crucial for mitigating CWO injuries.