The Ski Helmet Debate

I actual agree with Tony-H in that we should all make our own decisions. I have certainly now made mine. I just hope that we do not have to go down the way of legislation but can encourage by use. My worry is the "lets SUE brigade, some of who may sue for damages because "The piste was not smooth enough and I fell" etc etc. This will force legislation into place. I guess with the new laws in Italy and France relating to juniors and helmets we may already be half way there!

Ce La Vie :(

I'm a lid wearer, just for one season so far. I think I would feel quite exposed if I didn't have one on now, I used to love the feeling of the wind in my hair, but as Tony said, its personal choice and I agree, I chose to wear one after seeing how easy it can be to have a severe head injury and die from a simple fall on a nursery slope.

I got through 21 years without wearing one and survived and I'm sure if I were to ski for the next 21 years without one I would still be fine, but for me now seems like the right time, for others that time may never come, its up to the individual and no-one should be labelled as an idiot for not wearing one and be bullied into it.

You mean you bought the media hype?

I suppose I did yes.

NellyPS wrote:I suppose I did yes.

Well at least you're honest.

NellyPS wrote:I'm a lid wearer, just for one season so far. I think I would feel quite exposed if I didn't have one on now, I used to love the feeling of the wind in my hair, but as Tony said, its personal choice and I agree, I chose to wear one after seeing how easy it can be to have a severe head injury and die from a simple fall on a nursery slope.

I got through 21 years without wearing one and survived and I'm sure if I were to ski for the next 21 years without one I would still be fine, but for me now seems like the right time, for others that time may never come, its up to the individual and no-one should be labelled as an idiot for not wearing one and be bullied into it.

Don't forget to wear it down the high street ....... have you seen the state of the pavements :wink:

How do you know what the pavements in Niederau are like? lol

This is quite interesting, until he starts wibbling at the end:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/borisjohnson/8337324/What-ski-helmets-can-teach-us-about-keeping-libraries-open.html

Tony_H wrote:How do you know what the pavements in Niederau are like? lol

This is quite interesting, until he starts wibbling at the end:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/borisjohnson/8337324/What-ski-helmets-can-teach-us-about-keeping-libraries-open.html

Ah yes, Boris is quoting the Dieter Althaus collision where the politician sustained a fractured skull despite wearing a helmet. So following Boris's logic, we would have had 2 funerals to attend instead of 1 funeral and an admission of manslaughter.