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Wear Your HELMETS

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jnizzle
Posts: 365 - Karma: 75

First of all im not supposed to know this so ill leave out details to not get  in trouble.

so my dad is on ski patrol at a mountain nearby and its icyer than shit, the other day the cat literally slid off the run because its so icy. but back to my point. there were two kids today that snowboarded under the rope to get to a steep moguly ice run, they immediately took their boards off because it was too icy to board. they both slipped out and slid down the run. one of them slid into three different trees, one got out fine. the one that hit the trees was really messed up and he got careflighted out. he died on the way to the hospital.

his helmet was at the lodge because it was a sunny day and he didnt want to wear it.

please everyone wear your helmets, this is serious shit even if they were being not smart.

Jan 19 2011 9:16PM
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yeahno
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 3,414
no excuse for not helmetting up.




being alive> being slightly more comfortable
Jan 19 2011 9:18PM
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epoxiedtip
Posts: 535 - Karma: 56
I wish I had a helmet every day I go out!!!!!!
Jan 19 2011 9:19PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
i always wear a helmet. they are not that uncomfortable and can save you

and im guessing the mountain was squaw
Jan 19 2011 9:19PM
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Montville57
Posts: 1364 - Karma: 18
I wear my helmet all the time cause I've hit my head a few times with my helmet on and that hurt like a birch so I'm gunna keep that good ol helmet on
Jan 19 2011 9:19PM
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No_Dub
Posts: 3357 - Karma: 294
quality post is quality.


but srsly
Jan 19 2011 9:20PM
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yeahno
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 3,414
get one you bitch. you catch an edge, hit your head on the box/rail without a helmet. death or serious brain damage.
Jan 19 2011 9:21PM
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nobody123
Posts: 101 - Karma: 10
Thats sad man :/ I can't even ride without a helmet I feel way too unsafe.
Jan 19 2011 9:21PM
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Emma_Watson
Posts: 4483 - Karma: 6,662
only time i don't wear my brainbucket is when im backyard jibbin.
Jan 19 2011 9:21PM
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Jonny7
Posts: 3309 - Karma: 76
i don't see any reasons why I would not wear my helmet
Jan 19 2011 9:22PM
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Schlop
Posts: 3640 - Karma: 24
I took the extra pads and the little velcro strips holding them in out so it would fit better. Now it slides around on my head and it's a bitch to wear, and I don't wear it anymore. SOMEONE, give me a tip as to how to make it fit better? I don't feel right without a helmet on. I'm trying to find velcro tape at local shops
Jan 19 2011 9:22PM
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no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,270
snowboarders ducked a rope to walk down icy moguls??

shit. RIP, that sucks
Jan 19 2011 9:23PM
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yeahno
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 3,414
wear a thick, warm hat?
Jan 19 2011 9:23PM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
I refuse to ski without my helmet. Way too many people get fucked up/die from not wearing them and it's totally not worth it. My helmet has saved me soooo many times.
Jan 19 2011 9:26PM
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Mr.Luke
Posts: 2441 - Karma: 166
My helmet is not only super comfy, but actually looks pretty sick. I love it
Jan 19 2011 9:32PM
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no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,270
get a helmet that fits
Jan 19 2011 9:32PM
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 423
The only time I don't wear a helmet is when I'm skiing groomers. Other than that, its a helmet all the time.
Jan 19 2011 9:38PM
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gus555
Posts: 4170 - Karma: 34
i have the same problem, i just got a really thick hat to wear under neath it, and just pull the strap tighter underneath my chin
Jan 19 2011 9:38PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
the only time i dont wear one is occasionally when i'm teaching. if i am not gonna leave the easiest chair and im with a kid so i can't be screwing around, i might leave it in the lodge until i get off
Jan 19 2011 9:43PM
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steezeeepolizeee
Posts: 8756 - Karma: 796
go to michaels (there is one near canadian tire on main street), they have the Velcro stuff with the adhesive on the other side and they also have a TON of different types of foam.
Jan 19 2011 9:47PM
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McFellon
Posts: 1841 - Karma: 2,005
they only times i ever have skis on my feet and no helmet on my head is when i wear skis in my house in the fall and when i hit my backyard box setup
Jan 19 2011 9:56PM
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Schlop
Posts: 3640 - Karma: 24
thanks thanks thanks sean
it's not the size that's an issue- it's the fact that it slides around on my head
Jan 19 2011 10:02PM
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bob_ham
Posts: 897 - Karma: 11
i wear my helmet no matter what. its just kinda hard to find beanies that dont give you that shitty itchy hair feeling
Jan 19 2011 10:03PM
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jnizzle
Posts: 365 - Karma: 75
Yeah my helmet is over my hat and goggles but it's comfy and easy to make fit. Theres no excuse for not wearing a helmet ever. And it was at Mt. Rose 15 mins out of reno,nv
Jan 20 2011 9:02PM
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SkiThe603
Posts: 5376 - Karma: 498
Holy shit that is rough, helmet is on, except when i am at home riding my own setup
Jan 20 2011 9:06PM
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Ski_Alot
Posts: 5884 - Karma: 3,502
a guy i knew saw a snowboarder land on his head on a jump and have seziures and die at the bottom of the jump... thats why i wear one
Jan 20 2011 9:06PM
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peyton
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 1,062
even if you "dont need one" or "dont care" you should still wear one to set a good example to younger kids... they will admire you if you can ski and try to act lik you

set a good example
Jan 20 2011 9:09PM
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-Mugatu
Posts: 2579 - Karma: 84
I def. need to buy one, I always use my buddies bern when we go out and it doesnt even make you that uncomfortable. Super sad to hear about that kid, +vibes to his fam and friends
Jan 20 2011 9:15PM
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scratchproteen
Posts: 5173 - Karma: 286
Very sad, it's unfortunate stuff like this happens.


Though rip on me as you will, I've been skiing for 15 years now and never worn a helmet.
Jan 20 2011 9:37PM
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LoftyLawnChair
Posts: 846 - Karma: 220
wut
Jan 20 2011 9:38PM
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siversex
Posts: 1254 - Karma: 16
^this man laughs in the face of fate!
Jan 20 2011 9:41PM
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yeahno
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 3,414
people wear helmets because its more comfortable.


if you get in a serious crash without a helmet you will probably die.



with a helmet, you face minor injury but not death
Jan 21 2011 9:55AM
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FreeskierRocco.
Posts: 3740 - Karma: 91
I didn't read the posts, but look at the news story on the front page. Danny is a chill guy. I used to hang out with him occasionally at the local shop. Helmets are where it's at kiddos
Jan 21 2011 10:03AM
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howlongcanausern
Posts: 4982 - Karma: 1,737
never have worn a helmet skiing, never will

instead i ski in control and within my limits
Jan 21 2011 11:11AM
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Rumi.
Posts: 1231 - Karma: 556

going on a closed trail seems like the problem... but a helmet would have helped

RIP anyways

Jan 21 2011 11:42AM
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k-rob
Posts: 14217 - Karma: 2,891
buy me a helmet, save my life.
Jan 21 2011 11:49AM
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fruitstick
Posts: 594 - Karma: 1,033
If u wear hat it doesn't give full security to your head
Jan 21 2011 2:22PM
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Matt__Mascharka
Posts: 12 - Karma: 11
i love my helmet  i wear it all day every dayh
Jan 21 2011 2:34PM
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Rbamf
Posts: 792 - Karma: 15
i'll def be sure to wear a helmet the next time i poach an icy mogul run and take my snowboard off because it's too icy  kthxbai
Jan 21 2011 2:53PM
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Willie_D
Posts: 127 - Karma: 14
vibes to that kid+family
Jan 21 2011 3:25PM
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MichaelAlsid
Posts: 205 - Karma: 110
same.  just a pvc rail,  if it was metal id get a helmet going
Jan 21 2011 5:36PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51263 - Karma: 157,444
Wait so they died snowboarding without there snowboards on?
Jan 21 2011 5:39PM
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FreeskierRocco.
Posts: 3740 - Karma: 91
Correct. They died walking
Jan 21 2011 5:41PM
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.frenchy
Posts: 18212 - Karma: 12,257

This guy hated on me today for snowboarding^^!!!

LETS KILL HIM ABORTIONATOR.

Jan 21 2011 5:43PM
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asapCferg
Posts: 3057 - Karma: 357
vibes. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET
Jan 21 2011 5:43PM
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FreeskierRocco.
Posts: 3740 - Karma: 91
haha shut up alex
Jan 21 2011 5:44PM
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.frenchy
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lol sorry Zachhh
Jan 21 2011 5:46PM
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CassiusClay
Posts: 1757 - Karma: 2
Wear a beanie underneath if it fits too big, and if thats too tight, wear a bandana (pirate style) under your helmet or something less thick than a beanie.
Jan 21 2011 5:51PM
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Yorio
Posts: 127 - Karma: 39
i always were mine
Jan 21 2011 5:56PM
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.frenchy
Posts: 18212 - Karma: 12,257

yea you WEAR IT?

heeehee adam

Jan 21 2011 5:57PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
i dont know about u guys, but i have religously worn my helmet for the last 12 or so years skiing, i have been racing so its like no helmet, you go home... you dont forget your helmet...
so now i quit racing but im still wearing a helmet, when i take it off i feel uncomfortable and naked. having it on feels better for me, and is also warmer (i wear my hat underneath... but make sure there is no gap)
so yeah, my 2 cents.
the more u wear it, the better it is.
Jan 21 2011 6:11PM
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