Snapzzz wrote:Accidents happen, fact of life. I'd rather wear a helmet now than look back and wish i had.
I saw a pic once, on here i think, of a sharp piece of rock embedded in an helmet after a fall. Not pleasant.
I agree. Even with all due care ... accidents will happen. Saw one last winter where a young fellow lost control and became entangled in a bunch of trees and rocks. They had to cut the trees to get him out. A helicopter was almost called to take him to the hospital. It didn't look very good for him. He was knock, knock, knock'in on Heaven's door. He did however survive but he did have a cracked skull and a really bad headache for a while. It was about the first time he didn't happen to be wearing his helmet. Might have been a bit less damage if he had it on.
Also the chair lift frame and even the safety bar can give you a nasty headache. The helmet has saved me a few of these! :shock: