Trencher wrote:Tony_H wrote: I thought people were wearing helmets because they suddenly thought skiing had become more dangerous, or because the media hyped up a few accidents in recent years?
Oh well, traditional I shall remain in that case.
You are right Tony, skiing has not become more dangerous. People wear helmets because they can get some degree of protection against injury, helmets are often warmer and more comfortable than hats, and because helmets are now available. In the past helmets were not as well designed and were not easily available. There are dozens of sports where helmets were not worn in the past, but are now the norm. Most of those sports do not have a legal requirement to wear a helmet, but it is often a no brainer (scuse the word play) that head protection is a sensible precaution. While there may be debate on the degree of protection a helmet offers, there is no debate that many minor and some serious injuries are prevented.
It is sad that some people feel threatened by the shift to helmet wearing, but it is a fact (at least in the US) that most serious skiers and snowboarders now wear helmets. I'm sure smokers feel the same way in an increasingly non smoking society; although I have never heard of anyone being harmed by second hand bobble hat wearing :lol:
I tell you what is said: people thinking that wearing a helmet makes them better and/or more invinceable than those who don't and also people banging on about why wearing helmets is a no brainer etc etc.
I dont read stats.
I dont pay attention to people who get injured, it can happen crossing the road.
I have a choice, and I choose not to wear a helmet as I dont feel the need to, and I also dont want to look like a nerd, as sorry to those who wear helmets, but the vast majority of you look like you've been let out of the asylum for a day.
Thats my view, different to others I am sure, and Its not a right or wrong one. However, please stop telling me I SHOULD wear a helmet (and thats not aimed at you Bob)
Rant over. Debate over. Ski season starting......