agreed. seems the beginners get injured more. I was in a race league throughout school. no super g or downhill races so speeds weren't crazy. I don't recall any major injuries, just scrapes and bruises. seemed pretty safe provided your gear is set up correctly (DINs were still at 10+ haha), and you spend time in the gym

the freeride stuff is really popular now. i fortunately never got into it, seems a lot riskier