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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
I cant understand why people are hitting 80ft jumps in just hats.

I wear a helmet and although i agree that hats loooook sick.

just wanted to hear everyone's opinions
Apr 19 2013 4:30PM
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Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
Hats or helmets?

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Apr 19 2013 4:35PM
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RimJobber
Posts: 3313 - Karma: 10,058
I wear mine 90% of the time.
Last time I didnt I forgot it and I was hitting the 55 footer fine but not throwing anything huge.
I did hit a layed down tree though and almost broke my femur
Apr 19 2013 4:35PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
First triple cork ever done (besides aerials) was done on a snowboard with a beanie on...it's not something new.

It comes down to what the rider feels is the right thing at the right time, most of those guys have hit those jumps and done those tricks a whole bunch of times, sure accidents can happen, but they're comfortable with the jumps and tricks and don't feel that a helmet is necessary. That being said, I don't hit jumps without a helmet...it's just personal policy of mine...to each their own.
Apr 19 2013 4:36PM
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Eemilt
Posts: 96 - Karma: 67
It's their decision what to wear.
Apr 19 2013 4:36PM
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tskilz
Posts: 179 - Karma: 2
You should wear a helmet while riding in a car. Hats over helmets any day
Apr 19 2013 4:40PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
yeah i guess it is just how they feel at the time.

Personally if i am not wearing a helmet i feel so sketchy! Its just reassuring i guess
Apr 19 2013 4:42PM
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JWeinstock
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the only time i dont feel sketchy without a helmet is backyards. everywhere else im too scared to do anything
Apr 19 2013 4:49PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
thats so weird haha, i have the same thing.

Apr 19 2013 4:52PM
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tskilz
Posts: 179 - Karma: 2
Just say no to helmets
Apr 19 2013 4:57PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
always wear protection dude
Apr 19 2013 5:06PM
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scarsimd
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Apr 19 2013 5:08PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
Posts: 2013 - Karma: 2,509
STEPT doesn't wear one
Technine doesn't wear one
John Ware doesn't wear one
Parker White doesn't wear one
Simon Ericcson doesn't wear one
Andrew Holson doesn't wear one
Mike Hornbeck doesn't wear one

why should I ever wear one then?

Apr 19 2013 5:19PM
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Bittner
Posts: 3675 - Karma: 1,573
Cant tell if serious.

If so, then wear one because its smart, my friend hit his head on a rock and got 15 stitches not wearing his helmet. He had worn it the entire day then took it off for the last run down, when it happened. He's alright, but was a scary situation.

I guess, moral of the story is you never know when something can go wrong, and as much as you think you are prepared your not. The dome piece is so important. I started this year with no helmet because I thought it was cool, but after that ^ happened I've worn mine almost everyday.
Apr 19 2013 5:32PM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
it is storys like that which make me keep my helmet on!
Apr 19 2013 5:40PM
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act.resist
Posts: 8875 - Karma: 513
it's pretty fricken stupid yea
Apr 19 2013 9:31PM
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M.M
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 4,490
because you suck,

also though if they fall on a jump say 75 feet a helemt wont do anything, your dead both times
Apr 20 2013 1:28AM
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TimRiley
Posts: 1873 - Karma: 1,327
Helmet saved my life, shit happens..
Apr 20 2013 1:31AM
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special_k10101
Posts: 1498 - Karma: 72
fell and smacked my head on ice while wearing a helmet. cracked it. still couldn't remember how old i was when i had to fill out forms at ski patrol. i wouldn't be writing this now if i hadn't been wearing it. to me, not wearing a helmet when skiing park is not even remotely worth any additional comfort or style.
Apr 20 2013 2:59AM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
even doing low risk stuff that i have been doing for years i still feel uncomfortable not wearing a helmet
Apr 20 2013 3:17AM
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MYNAMEISCARSON
Posts: 153 - Karma: 583
I wont go upside down without a helmet
Apr 20 2013 11:20AM
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Tacocat
Posts: 658 - Karma: 356
Because you're a fucking retard
Apr 20 2013 11:44AM
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RockNRollNghtClb
Posts: 2013 - Karma: 2,509
theres now way I'm gonna be cool if I'm wearing a helmet
Apr 20 2013 7:39PM
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SteezyMagee
Posts: 382 - Karma: 828
A helmet has literally saved me from permanent brain damage. I've never skied without one since
Apr 20 2013 9:21PM
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OCM
Posts: 1276 - Karma: 975
Right, because no skier has ever crashed on a 75 foot jump before and survived. RIP Candide, Simon, Tanner....yeah.

I always wear my helmet when im trying tricks, but I'm considering taking a few mellow laps tomorrow without it. Just gotta be cautious without one on.
Apr 20 2013 9:25PM
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Tacocat
Posts: 658 - Karma: 356
Can't tell if serious
Apr 21 2013 9:40AM
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Dhane
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 1,722
Learned to ski a million years ago and no one wore helmets at all. All the young kids have them, but its just preference. I can't weawr one, just never have and wont. More power to you kids who do
Apr 21 2013 10:56AM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
it has saved me so many times.. cant think where i would be without one
Apr 21 2013 6:01PM
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
I went down hard one day when it was cold and icey, my helmet saved me from a serious concussion, so I will always wear a helmet when it is icey out.
When it is warm and slushy it is obviously safer to wear a helmet, but it sometimes gets really hot, and the snow is soft.
Apr 21 2013 8:41PM
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drumstick
Posts: 99 - Karma: -724
helmets are uncomfortable and not steezy. plus your head freezes in them.

dreadlocks ftw. smoke weed everyday.
Apr 21 2013 8:54PM
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FuckAllOfYou
Posts: 3864 - Karma: 2,518
pretty much how I think about it
Apr 21 2013 9:02PM
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TheTristanator
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 819
i doubt a helmet would have protected your femur...

when i don't wear a helmet i'm usually taking it easy, doing tricks i know i can either stomp or bail with ease. but i would also agree that wearing a helmet is smart.
Apr 21 2013 9:08PM
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TheTristanator
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 819
i doubt a helmet would have protected your femur...

when i don't wear a helmet i'm usually taking it easy, doing tricks i know i can either stomp or bail with ease. but i would also agree that wearing a helmet is smart.
Apr 21 2013 9:08PM
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RimJobber
Posts: 3313 - Karma: 10,058
It might have. You never know.

And I ageee with wearing a helmet. If I didn't I would be dead.
I kinda have a bad thing for hitting trees and hit one with the back of my head after falling already.
The er doctor said I should have died even with it on.
Apr 22 2013 1:49PM
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Pmoore
Posts: 1802 - Karma: 1,246
I stopped wearing a helmet this year, which is also the hardest I have ever thrown down. To me it is freeing to not wear a helmet and makes it more fun. I don't wear it on urban or big jumps or pow or anything because it makes shots look cooler in my mind. That being said it is an ignorant attitude and i understand why people wear them
Apr 22 2013 4:07PM
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Willgum
Posts: 3254 - Karma: 3,071
I forgot to bring my helmet on a ski trip, and i felt scared as shit the whole time. Makes it harder to go out of your comfort zone if you arent wearing a helmet, at least for me
Apr 22 2013 4:19PM
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Hoeseph
Posts: 190 - Karma: 112
yeah man i think concussions and head injuries are steezy too. i mean the weed and dreadlocks should do enough to protect your head anyway.
Apr 22 2013 5:02PM
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Brodo_Swaggins
Posts: 136 - Karma: 172
I think it would be silly to not wear one on powder days and in the backcountry, rocks are hard and sharp. I always wear one though.
Apr 22 2013 5:23PM
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*ninja*
Posts: 2108 - Karma: 1,143
park-yes everything else-no
Apr 22 2013 5:27PM
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ANDR01D
Posts: 1181 - Karma: 3,319
This was my first year doing any sort of park skiing. I screwed myself hitting a shitty jump and hit my head so hard my goggles gave me a black eye and I got a mild concussiom. Can't imagine what the result would've been without a helmet.
Apr 23 2013 10:21AM
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FunkySane
Posts: 616 - Karma: 1,203
Helmet. They save lives.
This guy wore a helmet and survived. If he would have been wearing just a hat he would be dead.
Apr 23 2013 12:17PM
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AttorneyGeneral
Posts: 26 - Karma: 14
You don't wear a helmet because you can't ski, you wear a helmet because the other guy can't ski.
Apr 23 2013 3:39PM
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C-Wal
Posts: 185 - Karma: 1,370
Haven't not worn a helmet for years, just seems irresponsible, not point ruining a season just for the sake of trying to look like a pro when you're not. They can because they have done it for years and have such a small chance of bailing
Apr 23 2013 3:48PM
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FuckAllOfYou
Posts: 3864 - Karma: 2,518
he was doing a dub 10 on like a 60(?) and it was super windy so who wouldn't wear a helmet in that situation, anyway? he's damn lucky, it could've gone either way
Apr 23 2013 5:27PM
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SamMcChesney
Posts: 2905 - Karma: 2,198
I can't remember a time (except backyard) that I have not had a helmet on while skiing. It has saved my ass countless times.
Apr 23 2013 8:03PM
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flowstradamus
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Meh, honestly its their opinion Click for larger image
Apr 23 2013 8:27PM
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