J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

tino_11 wrote:they go faster lol

Only if they get polishing though :lol:

tino_11 wrote:its a problem we all face.....sigh

Excluding Slapheads. Do they have an unfair advantage :mrgreen:

caron-a wrote:It's something I'm considering but I'm bad enough being constrained by goggles, I really don't think I'll like it (apart from the fact that it'll obviously mess up the hair :mrgreen:!)

Hmmm, the hair :lol: I get far less hair grief when wearing a helmet. Much less static than with a hat of any sort. Gone are the days when I took off my hat and looked like I'd not done my hair for a week :shock:

skidaddle wrote:So, what are the "rules" and guidlines regarding helmet-fit?

For me it would be:

Fit, put it on, and it should grip the front of the head, so I should be able to waggle the helmet and wrinkle my forehead.

Adjustment, it should have custom moveable pads within the head space, to perfect the fit.

Range of sizes to choose from.

Lots of vents, sliders if possible.

Removeable ear pieces.

Design I like, colour I like.

Strap that's comfy

CE Mark

Goggles fit with retainer clip.

Shades slot in liner, stops ears getting sore.

Skidaddle. I have a friend who lives in the mountains. His daughter is a ski racer, so I don't know if she was influential in getting him into a helmet.

The 1st day of wearing a helmet, he fell over off piste, the rock he hit broke his arm quite badly, (requiring surgery, pins and a plate) and also split the helmet, I think he had a headache afterwards :shock:

I've come to believe that we bounce less as we get older!

tino_11 wrote:That doesnt matter, Brads is 30 years old! I didn't know the had colour photography in those days :lol:

I'm certain he said he was 41 in another post :?:

Anyway, dig those ski leashes, fancy being tied to your skis?

My OH uses 2 different types of inhaler daily. After a week in the mountains, he finds he needs neither. I hope your OH gets on as well. Ditto what admin said, visit the GP before going.

Welcome to the forum brad1138. One of the main differences between resort skiing way back and right now, is grooming. Modern resort slope preparation leaves a rock hard base, which feels just like tarmac when you hit head 1st.
Can't blame the resorts, they need to make a firm base to last the season.

I wear a helmet unless I'm using my skins. I'd consider carrying it with me if the descent was rocky.

More insurers seem to be asking the question about helmet wear in the event of a medical claim.

Of course you don't "have" to wear a helmet, or a back protector, but many folks do, me included. Average skier speed within resorts seems to have increased and not everyone ski's in control. Some of us feel that the safest place to ski is off piste, I just wish I had the skills to make the best of the terrain.

I'm thinking of all the developments made to skis made since 2000. Enjoy 8)