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Alex_thedroog
Posts: 3433 - Karma: 2
Who skis with a helmet or without one. I had a concussion last year and needed some advice. I dont want another head injury but I like the way hats look better.
Nov 30 2006 9:46PM
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truckerhucker
Posts: 656 - Karma: 31
helments are warm warmer than a hat sometimes. i always war myn
Dec 1 2006 2:57PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12808 - Karma: 1,945
i wear one just for the fact that i don't trust other people and don't want brain damage when i get hit by some out of control snowboarder. i also get a sense of security that gives me more confidence when trying new tricks with one on (purely a mental thing).
Dec 1 2006 3:04PM
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clipsdmiles
Posts: 344 - Karma: 10
i wont even strap in on my snowboard without my helment. it has saved me alot of times. and i like to look to, so why not?
Dec 1 2006 3:27PM
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tBatt
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 580
i usually wear one but on ocassions i dont. but in the park its a must
Dec 1 2006 3:32PM
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Alkyy
Posts: 2839 - Karma: 149
Well i snapped my hifi in half last year, i dont wanna know what my head would have looked like if i didnt have the helmet on
Dec 1 2006 4:01PM
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philipc
Posts: 6651 - Karma: 1,286
yea my helmet saved my life once

i almost always wear one
Dec 1 2006 4:07PM
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Black-Bandanna
Posts: 6680 - Karma: 1,602
i've been knocked out countless times and had many concussions. thats with my helmet on.

i always wear my helmet when in the park.
Dec 1 2006 4:30PM
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MtHoodCork9
Posts: 494 - Karma: -4
wear a helmet, cause it sucks smaking ur head on hardpacked snow, and your brain can only handle so many concusions before u become retarded, and brain damage, Id rather break my arm than my head dont know bout yall.
Dec 1 2006 4:35PM
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MskiW
Posts: 101 - Karma: 10
i stick with a helmet
id rather stay alive and healthy than die if i take a nasty fall
Dec 1 2006 4:41PM
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skiRay
Posts: 7558 - Karma: 926
helmet. RED trace.
Dec 1 2006 4:44PM
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wAy2sTeEzY4u
Posts: 5449 - Karma: 20
RED shaun white trace, i like it...and its saved me several times. plus helmets look better in my opinion
Dec 1 2006 4:46PM
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E_S
Posts: 168 - Karma: 34
yea
Dec 1 2006 5:51PM
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Republican_Enemy
Posts: 2182 - Karma: 4
word i cant imagine them being steezy

what does this hi-fi helmet look like someone post a picture.
Dec 1 2006 6:30PM
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Hobo_De_Esquiar
Posts: 154 - Karma: 64
Definitely wear a helmet. My dad is a neurosurgeon and he sees a lot of people from skiing/snowboarding accidents, mostly people not wearing helmets.
Dec 1 2006 6:30PM
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kenevil
Posts: 1309 - Karma: 31
ya i got a G10
Dec 1 2006 7:45PM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
looks are obviously way more important
Dec 1 2006 7:54PM
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Kungris
Posts: 375 - Karma: 9
I only where a hat on powder days cause my helmet isn't very warm.
Dec 1 2006 8:33PM
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Mr.Capone
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 109
Whenever I wear my helmet I NEVER hit my head...then if I don't I nail it all the time. 2 weekends ago I hit it 3 times and got slightly concussed....at least that what we joked happened....

does this happen to anyone else??
Dec 1 2006 8:42PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,537
helmet i just dont feel confident without a helmety but i just bought a padded hat and its sick
Dec 1 2006 9:22PM
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tls5099
Posts: 216 - Karma: 51
just dont hit your head and wear a better looking hat at the same time... why not???
Dec 2 2006 1:55AM
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BurgRider
Posts: 1597 - Karma: 17
to bad you only wear a bern helmet if you want to be the one person who sustains a head injury while wearing a helmet
Dec 2 2006 2:00AM
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Sir.Pete
Posts: 1617 - Karma: 84
helmets are for pussies who fall. thas why i dont need one. hahah
Dec 2 2006 5:45AM
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Tapes
Posts: 1469 - Karma: 7
true. bern helmets look good, but they arent much better than no helmet.
Dec 2 2006 7:50AM
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liukangkid
Posts: 3323 - Karma: 82
i always wear a helmet and ive worn one for as long as i can remember. I can push myself because i know hitting my head on a rail or the landing of a jump will give me a headache but it wont break it open
Dec 2 2006 1:10PM
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LeBlanc
Posts: 2888 - Karma: 20
I have a G10 and I always wear it, its very comfotable, and steezy too, looks good with goggles

My friend got saved by his helmet, he took a realy bad fall over rotating a huge backflip and he got a severe concussion, it would have been much worse without the helmet(he was wearing a giro 9)
Dec 2 2006 1:24PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
Posts: 827 - Karma: 12
yeah i wear one usually
Dec 2 2006 1:57PM
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Colt45er
Posts: 1650 - Karma: 336
wear a helmet man, if you want to keep skiing that is
Dec 2 2006 2:27PM
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*i<3snow*
Posts: 6440 - Karma: 41
Be smart. Wear a helmet!!!

I most always wear mine when i know i'm giong to be pushing myself. Sometimes if i'm sore/bruised up from a previous ski day and i knwo i wont really being doing much then i rock hats but for the most part helmet wearing is essential!
Dec 2 2006 5:49PM
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potatofarmer
Posts: 2020 - Karma: 13
I've got 2 helmets
Bern Baker in white
and a black Shaun White
both are maddd comfy
Dec 2 2006 6:35PM
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chrismoJBEATS
Posts: 5898 - Karma: 44
helmet always unless im just doing a small backyard rail or booter
Dec 2 2006 6:37PM
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DEADgaper91
Posts: 126 - Karma: 43
or who could wear both and when you go to jib some rails lay it off to the side.
Dec 5 2006 5:02PM
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smuggsVT
Posts: 2145 - Karma: 19
you need to wear a helmet
Dec 5 2006 6:06PM
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*Bryan*
Posts: 446 - Karma: 11
i dont know why anybody wouldnt use a helmet, it makes me feel like 10 times safer when its on
Dec 5 2006 6:11PM
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mark311
Posts: 508 - Karma: 21
You'll wish you wore a helmet when the instructions your brain sends to your muscles take a second instead of being instantaneous. I fell last summer from the top of a 6 ft quarterpipe onto the side of my face/head, and don't remember about 30 minutes afterwords. The next day, I was constantly dropping things, buttoning my shirt was hard as hell, because the messages my brain was sending weren't traveling as fast as they normally do, thanks to that 3rd concussion. Even walking down stairs made me nervous, because I couldn't trust my legs to do what I needed them to.

It was the scariest day of my life. Wear a helmet as often as possible, especially when you're trying new/big things. You'll never regret wearing a helmet, you'll only regret not wearing one.
Dec 5 2006 6:27PM
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-justice-
Posts: 1808 - Karma: 37
helmet has saved me from getting the edge of my ski slammed into my head. you can still get a concussion with a helmet though, but it's pretty hard to do.
Dec 5 2006 7:41PM
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steezymcneezy
Posts: 194 - Karma: 10
Helmets if you do big park and cliffs. Beanies if its just like groomers or pow days.
Dec 29 2006 12:42AM
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skinnylove
Posts: 6807 - Karma: 167
same thing for me although on pow days i tend not to wear a helmet.
Dec 29 2006 12:53AM
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skithesprings
Posts: 9086 - Karma: 1,349
helmets are the way to go
Dec 29 2006 1:02AM
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GL830
Posts: 212 - Karma: 12
Word. I like my brain and my ability to talk/walk so I wear a helmet wherever I'm skiing.
Dec 29 2006 1:11AM
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Legit
Posts: 1411 - Karma: 28
i wear a helmet for basically everything
Dec 29 2006 1:14AM
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drewishish
Posts: 3710 - Karma: 23
if im in an enviroment where im going to push myself, and i know that, i wear a helmet. but ifim not feeling liek doin anything ill rock the hat. but for hte most part a helmet.
Dec 29 2006 1:19AM
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cabteneighty
Posts: 93 - Karma: 13
i wear it in park, not on the slopes. helmets give u confidence and let u push a little more. combo it wit R.E.D. rail guards and no kink will stand in ur way. top 2 helmets: bern baker, and (my own choice) R.E.D. Hi-Fi
Dec 29 2006 1:21AM
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DiamondC
Posts: 1529 - Karma: 28
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that looks sick, theres ways u can look dope with a helmet, just get creative or something
Dec 29 2006 9:49AM
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cabteneighty
Posts: 93 - Karma: 13
remember to never wear those helmet cover things, like the onese that look like toques and have the spikes and bells and shit. that's a major no no. and if u use stickers, nice job, u might be weakening ur helmet, cuz the glue partially weakens the plastic shell. best helmet setup no doubt is all white, white helmet, goggles, and bandana. dont forget that nice fire, mirrored lens.
Dec 29 2006 11:19AM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,086

Yay for helmets. I hooked up on a bs switchup today, and smacked my noggin. Without my helmet, I would be in a lot of pain right now. I have the protec posted above, but in red.

Dec 29 2006 3:53PM
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mad_540_trix
Posts: 2452 - Karma: 14
I always wear a helmet.


actually, as of yesterday i need a new one.  I'm really sore today, but my head doesn't hurt and I don't have a concussion so that's good.
Dec 29 2006 4:03PM
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SaturDazed
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10
dude i started wearin a helmet tat the end of last season when i got into bigmountain and man it feels way better...its worth it in the long run....and i means stickers and shit like that or whatever you want u can still look dope in a helmet...and its not like anyone is gunna laugh at u cause u wear a helmet
Dec 29 2006 4:13PM
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dubage
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 630
mk, if you're willing to sacrafice safety for style, then expect injury
Dec 29 2006 5:21PM
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