J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by steverandomno

This guy saw snow for the first time 5 years ago!

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3236163.html?menu=

Planning next seasons trip to Japan !

Dids1 wrote:

Tony_H wrote:
However, whilst we still have a choice, I choose not to wear one. I am sure in time to come, it will become obligatory.

I totally agree. I am caving to pressure however.

Yes... The BBC in their usual 1984 propeganda style already have a "Should Skiers be Forced to Wear Helmets?" item on the front page.

It's a personal choice and I hope it stays that way.

Top Tip...

If your other half has some sort of objection to getting a helmet, get them a helmet cam for Christmas.

There are several incidents where I was glad myself or GF were wearing helmets. Few of them have anything to do with actualy skiing, e.g.
-Sleepy lifty swinging the supporting bar of a very fast moving fixed grip chair into my head.
-GF falling over on ice whilst stationary

I wonder if the stats cover all the people who were not seriously injured falling over carrying their skis from the parking lot?

This thread has got a bit off topic. Probably not the place for anecdotes when you re read the original title. My fault, sorry. :oops:

ise wrote:actually, I'll just add a personal observation to that :lol:

My own risk assessment tells me that wearing a helmet for snow sports is a good thing but it's a personal choice.

ise - just to be clear - that is the point I was making.

It's common sense. I don't care what the stats or studies say, common sense and experience tells me that wearing a helment is a good thing.

The way stats and studies are used in the modern world realy "grinds my gears", but that's a conversation for the pub.

I also agree with you, it's a personal choice.

Studies and stats are one thing.

I remember the point at which I decided to get helmets for my GF and I.It was sliding down quite fast, head first, on my back down some 'natural features' of a run at Big White.

I must have been trevelling at some speed because, whilst still sliding, I remember having the time to think "Mmmm... It might be a good idea to get a helmet, I will look in the shop at lunch time." :)