I don't think it's a Brit thing anymore. In Avoriaz this year I think over 50% were wearing lids, including one or two instructors (never seen that before).
In a collision with another skier, it is your legs, knees and ribs that are likely to come off worse than your head.
I wore a lid for the first time this year, only because Ski Republic include them for free. I think your hearing is slightly restricted, and sometimes peripheral vision too (though that may be down to the goggles). :shock:
My biggest concern is that any increase in injuries on the slopes is down to people not taking lessons for long enough, modern equipment being 'too easy' and then safety equipment making lower intermediates think they are Franz Klammer. :evil:
As someone else has said, kids that have grown up wearing lids are now becoming adults and having always worn helmets, will continue to do so.
Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.
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Totally agree with all that you have said :thumbup:
Have a look at my video on my Merdassier/La Clusaz thread.
To cut a long story short she passed her gold this year which includes a timed Giant Slalom race which incorporates 50% of the pass the other 50% is technical ability, it is very satisfying seeing your kids inprove year on year and well done to DB junior, gold next year !!!!
All at the age of 11, it will be great having her skiing with us all day next year.
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Started by Ian Wickham in Ski Chatter 10-Feb-2013 - 48 Replies
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Dorset Boy wrote:I don't think it's a Brit thing anymore. In Avoriaz this year I think over 50% were wearing lids, including one or two instructors (never seen that before).
In a collision with another skier, it is your legs, knees and ribs that are likely to come off worse than your head.
I wore a lid for the first time this year, only because Ski Republic include them for free. I think your hearing is slightly restricted, and sometimes peripheral vision too (though that may be down to the goggles). :shock:
My biggest concern is that any increase in injuries on the slopes is down to people not taking lessons for long enough, modern equipment being 'too easy' and then safety equipment making lower intermediates think they are Franz Klammer. :evil:
As someone else has said, kids that have grown up wearing lids are now becoming adults and having always worn helmets, will continue to do so.
Totally agree with all that you have said :thumbup:
Birdymiller
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
think we might have exhausted this topic now.we could try ''salopettes,a brit thing or are they ski pants''?
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Why thank you Mr W.
Is Little W doing, or has she done her ESF Gold this year?
DB junior did his Bronze , finally starting to carve and look like a real skier!!
Is Little W doing, or has she done her ESF Gold this year?
DB junior did his Bronze , finally starting to carve and look like a real skier!!
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Dorset Boy wrote:Why thank you Mr W.
Is Little W doing, or has she done her ESF Gold this year?
DB junior did his Bronze , finally starting to carve and look like a real skier!!
Have a look at my video on my Merdassier/La Clusaz thread.
To cut a long story short she passed her gold this year which includes a timed Giant Slalom race which incorporates 50% of the pass the other 50% is technical ability, it is very satisfying seeing your kids inprove year on year and well done to DB junior, gold next year !!!!
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
It certainly is. Great achievement for LittleW!
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Dorset Boy wrote:It certainly is. Great achievement for LittleW!
All at the age of 11, it will be great having her skiing with us all day next year.
Tony_H
reply to 'Helmets .... Is it a Brit thing.' posted Feb-2013
Yes I think this one has wibbled out now.
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