Airboarding Travel Insurance
Cover for recreational airboarding and related injuries
Access to 24/7 emergency medical support
Quick online quotes with Winter Sports cover
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What is airboarding?
Airboarding involves travelling down a snowy slope on an inflatable board, usually while lying face-down and steering by shifting your weight. It is faster and rather more involved than ordinary sledging, so it may be treated differently by travel insurers.
Can I get travel insurance for airboarding?
Cover for recreational airboarding can be available through Direct Travel.
Airboarding is treated as a Winter Sport, so you will need to add the appropriate Winter Sports cover when getting your quote. Check that the extension appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents before taking part.
Airboarding top tips:
- Add the appropriate Winter Sports cover when getting your quote
- Check that the extension appears on your policy documents
- Wear a helmet and any other recommended safety equipment
- Use approved airboarding areas and follow local resort rules
- Follow all weather, avalanche and resort warnings
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while taking part in insured airboarding, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons. Other benefits will depend on the policy and Winter Sports cover selected.
Airboarding FAQs
Is airboarding a Winter Sport?
Yes. You will need to add the appropriate Winter Sports extension and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Will ordinary travel insurance cover airboarding?
No. Ordinary travel insurance without the appropriate Winter Sports extension will not provide the required cover for airboarding.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured while airboarding?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered when the appropriate Winter Sports extension appears on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I go airboarding anywhere on the mountain?
No. Use areas approved by the resort or activity provider and follow all local rules and safety warnings. Taking part in a closed or unsafe area could affect your cover.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Read about the available Winter Sports cover, check the applicable Policy Wording and review your policy documents before taking part.
