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helmet on the slopes
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-04-09 23:40helmet on the slopes
an important German politician was skiing in Austria an had a serious accident on the slopes. the woman he crashed in didn't have a helmet an died in the helicopter. the politician was protected by his helmet and survived. I ski since 25 years without...helmet yes or no - what do u think?
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Never used one myself but think its one of those things you probably only think about when its too late
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I have not in the past but had a bad experience with a mates younger son...he wasn't messing around or anything...but he slipped and fell straight back onto his head on ice. If it wasn't for wearing his helmet, the Doctors said he mey not be here today.My Wife and I bought some for this season. Plus having skiing in Banff, Canada last year I noticed so many more people are wearing them compared to Europe.
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I guess it is like riding a push bike on the road...some wear helmets and some don't...you know it is safer but alot of people don't like looking "uncool".re: helmet on the slopes
Better uncool than cold on a slab.
Got mine last year, after just simple fall hitting my head bit dazed.
S.P. (Paramedic)
Lots of cool helmets out there, Ipod fitted and ears protected.
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Can you hire them when out there?Cheers
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I bought a helmet last year in Pamporovo and within hours got very used to it. It was warm and comfortable and offered great protection.
I decided on a helmet as I has skied several months earlier in New Hampshire, USA. People without helmets in the States are in the minority.
Don't think twice about it. Go and get one. Spend an evening going round the ski shops and get one that's a good fit. Some are quite trendy and colourful. Your friends will probably have a bit of a laugh but ...
I decided on a helmet as I has skied several months earlier in New Hampshire, USA. People without helmets in the States are in the minority.
Don't think twice about it. Go and get one. Spend an evening going round the ski shops and get one that's a good fit. Some are quite trendy and colourful. Your friends will probably have a bit of a laugh but ...
I bought a helmet last year in Pamporovo and within hours got very used to it. It was warm and comfortable and offered great protection.
I decided on a helmet as I has skied several months earlier in New Hampshire, USA. People without helmets in the States are in the minority.
Don't think twice about it. Go and get one. Spend an evening going round the ski shops and get one that's a good fit. Some are quite trendy and colourful. Your friends will probably have a bit of a laugh but considering what the piste has been like in Pamporovo over the last few years (rocks and tree stumps showing through the snow and ice all over the mountain) a helmet is vital.
Regards and happy skiing!
I decided on a helmet as I has skied several months earlier in New Hampshire, USA. People without helmets in the States are in the minority.
Don't think twice about it. Go and get one. Spend an evening going round the ski shops and get one that's a good fit. Some are quite trendy and colourful. Your friends will probably have a bit of a laugh but considering what the piste has been like in Pamporovo over the last few years (rocks and tree stumps showing through the snow and ice all over the mountain) a helmet is vital.
Regards and happy skiing!
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had a bad fall last year.bought a helmet from lidl 12.99!!!!!!!!!!! you cant lose.
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Last time in Borovets (two year ago) a woman totally wiped my son out (age 8 then)- i seriously think he would have been a gonner had he not had a helmet on!
as for me, no i wouldnt wear one, but pleased the samokov ski school made the kids wear them that day.
he wasnt even skiing just standing at the end of a green run and a French woman came out of the blue doing who knows what spead out of controll and sent him 6ft into the air- mangled mess! Still cant believe no broken bones etc- but ...
as for me, no i wouldnt wear one, but pleased the samokov ski school made the kids wear them that day.
he wasnt even skiing just standing at the end of a green run and a French woman came out of the blue doing who knows what spead out of controll and sent him 6ft into the air- mangled mess! Still cant believe no broken bones etc- but ...
Last time in Borovets (two year ago) a woman totally wiped my son out (age 8 then)- i seriously think he would have been a gonner had he not had a helmet on!
as for me, no i wouldnt wear one, but pleased the samokov ski school made the kids wear them that day.
he wasnt even skiing just standing at the end of a green run and a French woman came out of the blue doing who knows what spead out of controll and sent him 6ft into the air- mangled mess! Still cant believe no broken bones etc- but banged his head on rock on landing.No helmet that day, probably no son!- been building his confidence up since!
as for me, no i wouldnt wear one, but pleased the samokov ski school made the kids wear them that day.
he wasnt even skiing just standing at the end of a green run and a French woman came out of the blue doing who knows what spead out of controll and sent him 6ft into the air- mangled mess! Still cant believe no broken bones etc- but banged his head on rock on landing.No helmet that day, probably no son!- been building his confidence up since!
