Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Helmets - compulsory for kids?

SimonSki Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-10-09 12:58

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Fraser, you are right where we go in Italy its compulsory for 14 and under to wear a helmet and if you dont wear it you dont get on the lifts - with no exceptions.
Also, if you want to use the ski/boarder fun parks its compulsory no matter what age you are.
Dave Author:davekl posts : 172   (Intermediate)Date : 11-10-09 16:30

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

You would be crazy to take children skiing without helmets
Trouble Author:Trouble posts : 77   (Intermediate)Date : 11-14-09 14:46

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Buy them and then hire them to parents.
Went to Bansko last year thinking it wouldn't be expensive to hire a helmet. But they were difficult to get hold of and it cost as much to hire as to buy in the UK.
rookiemark Author:rookiemark posts : 29   (Beginner)Date : 11-15-09 00:41

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Lidl and Aldi do helmets at this time of year for about £13.00 which are up to british safety standards also Decathlon at about £15.00 why risk it? And at these prices why hire? I'm 47 and allways ski in a helmet, a small investment can prevent a major injury or worse!
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-15-09 21:35

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Have just bought helmets for all of us. Agree with fraiser about other people on the slopes not being in control. it cost us £20 each well worth it, might be something that saves our life if we are unlucky enough to be in an accident.
arron Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 09:55

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Kids,skis, Ice, Helmets , DONE! any otherway is nothing short of being irresponsible
The Classey One Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 16:15

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Will wearing a helmet detract from my good looks ALIB?
Hornster Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-16-09 21:56

re: Helmets - compulsory for kids?

Helmets should become compulsory I reckon even though I look like a wally in my helmet! Very Happy