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Will ski resorts eventually require helmets?

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JHendrix
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Was reading an article here on NS about helmets being used snowboarding and skiing reaching a record high of 57%.  I prefer not to wear a helmet, however I am not against them either but my biggest fear is that soon all ski resorts will require helmets. Just curious to know what you guys think.
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SkiPSU
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I have no clue how they would be able to require helmets without making you sign a release form or something before you go out everyday.
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Session
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When you buy a pass there is a legal disclaimer pretty much stating that the ski area operator is not responsible for you being a fuckhead. No one operates something of that magnitude without being fairly well protected legally.

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Willard
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Do any resorts in the U.S require helmets? Im pretty sure some places in Europe do.
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Dhane
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in NJ if you are under the age of 18 you are required to wear one. it is not enforced whatso ever, so im not even sure its a real law. but yea, i really hope that resorts wont enforce mandatory helmets.
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mountainviper
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On the other hand though, most private skate parks require helmets, pads, etc. I'm def not one for mandatory rules but dude you should be rockin a helmet regardless. I was out without one once doin some minor park and completely rocked my face. I've told the story a few times so I won't get into it but the docs said that by judging the point of impact, had I been wearing a helmet, the injuries would not have been nearly as severe. I got lots of screws and plates holdin my face together now and have had a few major reconstructive surgeries and bone and skin grafts. It's not fun. Trust me. I'm not tryin to tell ya what to do bud but I highly recommend wearing a helmet. Even for the smaller stuff.
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TACO-DOG.exe
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at my hill you're not allowed in the park without a helmet.
but i've never ski'd without one so it's not a problem
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c1rca491
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I dont understand why people choose not to wear helmets.
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.R-Lohin
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Helmets can look steeze if you slap some stickers on them
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Heart
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same. theyre comfy, warm, and protective :D
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SassySloth
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You have to in canada but honestly, i dont mind. i like wearing my helmet. they can save your life so why not
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DrZoidberg
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I was gonna say that. But I've never seen it enforced either. Maybe if i ever snows in jersey I'll take a few laps without a helmet and see if anybody cares. I'm over 18 but don't look it.
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.R-Lohin
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Uh no I can ride park and the mtn no problems without a helmet
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oil.
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i have to wear one to work
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coldcuts69
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i wear one all the time bro
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Mister.F
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Im not sure but I think most helmets only fully protect the head at speeds up to 15mph. Not saying theyre not worth it though
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oil.
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wel yeah me too but the mountain says that all employees have to wear helmets, not a bad thing i like them
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midwestpowhunter
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i can see how they could require it for minors and to me, that makes a lot of sense. But for adults....I view it as similar to the seat belt laws. How can anyone force you to be safe? its your right to make decisions about your own safety. By that thought process you should have to pass a test to ski moguls, glades, doubles, back country terrain ect. i wear a helmet when i ride park and glades/trees. otherwise no way jose.
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WikiWiki
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With regards to the seatbelt you become a missile inside a ca if left unstrapped - ie you can kill other people in the car

I look at it this way- if you choose to not to wear a helmet then you should refuse medical assistance- by openly allowing yourself a greater sik of injury you should foot the bill completely for anything that happens to you- Instead my tax dollars are spent every damn time someone gets carted off the mountain

I feel like it should be how out of bounds skiing in Europe takes place- you get stuck or in trouble- you pay for everything from the heli to the rescuers




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SkiPSU
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Yea thats true I forgot about that and you even have to sign a waiver to go tubing at 7 springs I think.
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JHendrix
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I'm not arguing whether or not wearing a helmet is a safety concern.......I'm just asking if you guys think that in the near future all ski resorts will require helmets to be worn?
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theBOSS.
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If you've ever gotten hurt and required urgent medical care anywhere - helicopter, ambulance, or otherwise - you would know that it's VERY expensive (thousands for an ambulance, tens of thousands for a helicopter) and that no tax dollars go towards anything; you are obligated to cover all costs, regardless of where it happens. So yeah, it pretty much is like out of bounds skiing in Europe.
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SassySloth
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your in BC so i can see that, but pretty much every where else you do. i mean would you rather be dead because you didnt think a helmet looked "cool" or wear it and be alive. helmets can look good too
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Dhane
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hahah, i feel you. i have never worn a helmet once there. got away with it for a couple 3rd rail competitions as well. they really dont enforce it
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monkatizer
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i really hope that they wont. and i doubt specific resorts will on their own because they better expect a noticeable decrease in costumers that now ski where its allowed
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Elmo.
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this..... you hurt yourself. your fault.
the ski resort hurts you... your fault. legal stuff can be a bitch but when u buy a pass thats pretty much what your "signing" or allowing
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corona
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when I'm out taking some leisurely run
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corona
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s with my family or when it's nice conditions and I'm on tele. essentially whenever I'm not going to be anywhere near park I don't like wearing a helmet.
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Rachy
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No, but I don't really understand not wearing a helmet.

Our sales pitch at work is, "I don't where one because I'm worried about my skiing, I'm worried about yours."

Seems to be pretty effective.

It's true that at a high speed fall, the helmet really won't do anything, but hit your head on a box or rail, slam it into a tree, have a loose snowboard slam into it; you will be thrilled that you had one on.



As far as mountains requiring, here all kids are required to wear a helmet in youth lessons. I think I've also hear the same about other resorts. I think this is fair. At Mt. High, all instructors and park staff were required to wear a helmet, at Mammoth, it's optional for instructors. I like the rule of all on hill employees wearing a helmet, sets a good example.
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mountainviper
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^ this exactly. But to add to what rachy said, the same goes for the companies sponsoring the athletes. Alot of them don't allow the athletes to smoke or use drug reference yet they allow them to be in a feature film without a helmet? It's just a bad example.
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250r
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haha have you ever skied in europe before? they have so few rules of any kind over there, definitely way more helmet wearing skiers in north america
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.R-Lohin
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What the hell I never said helmets didnt look cool lol, if you read my other post before I quoted you, you would know...
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JHendrix
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helmet heads be hating
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DUKES
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its due to the age. I can see below 18 years old since kids are still with parents/guardian. Since you are 18 and up you are an independent you can wear a helmet if you want

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Tree60
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personally i think that helmets should be required everywhere for lessons, especially on the more beginner lessons, although most resorts do, some resorts don't, which is where my friend hit his head and had to be airlifted. so requiring it everywhere? no. but in places where its likely that you don't know how to ski that well? yes
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250r
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you need one in whist black park
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-KJ-
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i were a helmet after i landed on my head once in the park... i would recommend one!!
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NickSki.
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But you're a patroller should you be promoting helmet use?














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corona
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I wouldn't have a job if everyone was safe!
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Parks.
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no
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corona
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.squirrely.
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i always wear one but i dont know about requiring it
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JHendrix
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someone needs to make the worlds most interesting man meme about helmets
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.R-Lohin
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Dont ski there often but my home mtns dont need on but I think Cypress needs one for the park
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midwestpowhunter
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ya but by these standards you are going to make all smokers pay fully for smoking related illnesses. Im not saying its an interesting thought, just not realistic. as it pertains to ur tax dollars paying for injuries sustained while skiing. im sorry but ppl on medicare dont ski. the vast majority of skiers have health insurance and if you are honest with your healthcare provider ur premiums are slightly higher for engaging in slightly dangerous activities.that being said, ur tax dollars arent paying for this.
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JHendrix
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logic
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J.D.
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I honestly do not wear a helmet about 50% of the time. Have never found one I felt really comfortable wearing. I have a full face (Giro Remedy) that I sometimes wear.
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SickJib_Brit
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At Powderking in BC a helmet is required in the park, but thats it.
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T.L.
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Doubt it any time soon.   We've been toying with the idea of requiring on hill employees to wear helmets though.
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KennyC
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i think winter parks terrain park requires you to wear a helmet and watch an instructional dvd on how to be safe in the terrain park. but idk for sure about that.
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mountainviper
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Though I don't agree with the wearing a helmet 50% of the time I do dig the fact that I'm not the only idiot rockin a full face sometimes. There are alot warmer for one. Really don't see why it hasn't caught on more than it has. I mean your def rockin serious speeds at times. If I'm going out on a day I know I'm really gonna push it I'll rock my sixsixone downhill mtb helmet. I'll also wear it probably the first month of this season cause I just had that big reconstructive surgery in mid sept. Just for piece of mind till I'm totally sure my face is back to 100%. the docs say mid nov but I won't take the chance till probably mid dec. Better safe than sorry right?
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