Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Michael Schumacher was wearing a helmet , if not he would almost certainly have died during his accident, I know that we all wish him a full and quick recovery, but there is a lesson to be learnt here.

We all know people who ski and board without head protection, please please urge them to don a helmet. I know that both S.P. and D,But have both had incidents when they are convinced that they would have been seriously injured had they not had one on. I to have had a similar incident ( I know it,s hard to believe that someone with my grace and elegance would have a problem)

If you think about just moving on the hill and you get wiped out from above , your legs are taken out first, the rest of your body performs an opposite movement and the first thing to hit the deck is your head.

It is not un-cool to ware a helmet, please, please, give it some thought. Ever year we hear of someone being injured unnecessarily don.t let it be you this year !!

Ive been wearing a 'skid lid' for the last couple of years (snowboarding). I do agree that it should be encouraged but not made a neccessity or a 'rule'. I did hear some insurance companies were requesting them as mandatory for cover, that saddens me a bit.

On a serious note, before buying a helmet ensure it is up to the job and is actually designed to protect you. There are quite a few out there that claim no protective capabilities at all. So do a little bit of research before you flash the cash!

Above all I hope everyone stays safe, enjoy the season everybody!

All the best, V

Yes, in total agreement about wearing a helmet. It's not cool not to wear one.

I used to think that because I was so slow and just pottering about I didn't need one - then I was wiped out on the Iglika blue by an out of control snowboarder. I woke up a lot further down the slope from where I had been, was subsequently very sick and felt dreadful for the next few days. Natasha Richardson died a few weeks later, and that really made me think, and appreciate I had been very lucky. I got a helmet the next year.

Last year I was gliding gently along the path from the top of the gondola down to the Markudjik chair when I hit a patch of ice and as I went down the back of my head bounced well on the icy patch. (SP was with me at the time.) Thankfully I was wearing a helmet - albeit only a £7.99 one from Lidl. But I reckon it saved me a nasty headache or worse.

I may even upgrade this old helmet for a shiny new one this year when I get to Borovets! But although I hate my helmet hair, I will be wearing one.