Playing Safe - Guidelines on Safety Measures You Have to Follow for These Sports

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Introduction:

Adventurous Sports include a sport that is filled with unlimited thrill, excitement, enjoyment. It can be challenging for someone because it also involves a high degree of risk. 

These sports include the following activities:-

1. Rock Climbing

2. River Rafting

3. Scuba Diving

4. Trekking

5. Paragliding

6. Mountaineering

7. Skiing


Safety Measures for Rock Climbing:

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1. When you are out for rock climbing always check both the climber’s and belay’s harness buckles are doubled back.

2. Before starting climbing always check knots.

3. While climbing a rock always wear a helmet. So that it can protect your head from falling rocks.

4. While belaying always pay attention to the leader.

5. When you are leading always make sure that the rope is over your leg rather than between them. So, if you climb with the rope over your foot it will provide you with sufficient safety.

6. Check your harness buckles, knots, belay, etc., frequently.

7. Avoid the tendency to rely completely on the hands and arms and learn to trust your feet.

Safety Measures for Trekking:

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1. Avoid trekking trips during the rainy season; especially don’t stay at the summit during lightning.

2. Take the required material such as water, matchbox, foodstuffs, small knife, and rope, etc. Even forgetting small things can make a big difference in the trekking trip.

3. Before heading for the trekking trip, know the weather report of that area. Avoid trekking during unpleasant weather or climate conditions.

4. Take a multi-pocket carry bag for trekking trips. The bag should be spacious enough to take important trekking essentials.

5. The persons suffering from heart and lung ailments should not go trekking because they may suffer from acute mountain sickness.

6. To prevent insect bites do wear full sleeves shirts and full pants.

7. Wear correct footwear so that you don’t slip while trekking on mountains.

Safety Measures for River Rafting:

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1. You should avoid going river rafting alone because it can lead to so much trouble.

2. You should have proper knowledge about the classification of the rivers. These are classified from grade 1st to 6th (from Easy level to Dangerous level).

3. Whenever you go river rafting always wear a life vest and a helmet.

4. Before going for river rafting, check the equipment to make sure that everything is in place and nothing has become defective. Taking out a couple of minutes to examine the cracks and also the air levels of the rafts will always be beneficial.

5. Drink plenty of liquids before, during, and after the rafting because rafters can easily forget to stay hydrated.

6. If it is getting dark, don’t raft. So, end your trip before darkness.

7. When you feel tired during rafting it is significant to remember the rule of not dragging the paddles in the water.

Safety Measures for Mountaineering:

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1. Dehydration is a common occurrence in higher mountains. So, drink water frequently.

2. Before going mountaineering, ensure that you are in good physical condition. Indeed you ought to have good physical health.

3. You should be aware of your surroundings and be mindful of fellow mountaineers.

4. If there is a very low temperature you may suffer from hypothermia. So, stay dry and warm.

5. Before going mountaineering you must know the weather forecast.

6. Carry your medicines and first aid kit while going mountaineering.

7. If you feel altitude sickness during mountaineering, it will be advisable for you to descend immediately.

Safety Measures for Surfing:

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1. Keep between the RED and YELLOW flags. They mark the safest area for surfing.

2. Don’t go on surfing directly after a meal.

3. Don’t attempt to surf when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

4. If you are unsure of surf conditions, you should definitely ask a lifesaver or lifeguard.

5. Never run and dive in the water. Even if you have checked before, conditions can change then also.

6. If you get into trouble in the water while surfing, don’t panic. Raise your arm for help, float, and wait for help.

7. Float with a current or undertow. Stay calm. Don’t try to swim against it. Send signal for help and wait for help.


Safety Measures for Paragliding:

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1. Learn to fly from a fully qualified paragliding instructor.

2. Carry navigation instruments and other accessories.

3. You must be properly trained in the technique of taking off using a tow before attempting it.

4. Use caution if you are attempting to fly in weather conditions you are new to.

5. Don’t attempt a level of flight that is beyond your level of experience.

6. Never attempt fixed rope towing or tethering, this is extremely dangerous.

7. Take the weather into account before launching.

Conclusion:

I hope this article will help you from doing any kind of blunder. Read the instructions carefully so that you, your family, and your friends are safe.

Written By - Priyanka Jain

Edited By - Daniel Deepak Charles