To wear or not to wear a Helm? - Page 17 - Snowboarding Forum

poutanen · 02-22-2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarshallV82

Worth a shot. I just want it to die!

Rant over.

Fair enough, I think this is one of those things that'll keep going though. I think it's safe to say the logic is there for wearing vs. not, so people will keep coming and preaching the gospel!!! lol

stupidmop · 02-22-2013, 06:38 PM

Personally, I find no downside to them these days. I actually like the way they look with all the different models that are available.

danm · 02-22-2013, 07:59 PM

Sorry, but Helmets

... Beanies/bare head

... just my opinion...

danm

SuperNewb · 03-05-2013, 09:12 PM

I had too much speed on a jump this past weekend, completely overshot the landing, and smacked my head against the ground.

My neck is a little sore, and I had a tiny headache. Without the helmet, I probably would have had a pretty bad concussion.

East§ide · 03-05-2013, 09:59 PM

Or worse. All I have to do is think of Liam Neeson's wife and there's never a decision to make. It doesn't matter how good you are, you can ALWAYS make the simplest of mistakes.. And it can cost you everything

m0rph3us · 03-05-2013, 10:07 PM

My very first day learning, I caught a mean heel edge and cracked my head. Nothing serious, but enough to realise that I could easily do some damage in a similar situation.

Worn a helmet ever since. Whacked it a few times hard enough to know I would've been in trouble without it.

faridk89 · 03-05-2013, 10:08 PM

Discussing if people should wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet is like discussing if you should wear a condom or not.... Obviously you should wear a condom but a lot of people don't, the best you can do is educate people and get the information out.

The rest is up to the individual...

EastCoastChris · 03-10-2013, 12:49 PM

Ha! Great thread. When I started riding in the early 90s...NO ONE wore helmet. Not skiiers, not snowboarders. I NEVER wore a helmet and end up with a couple minor concussions.
Upon returning to a board after a while off I was so pleased to see almost everyone on the hill wearing a helmet. I rented a helmet and just purchased a Bern Baker EPS and felt muuuuch safer wearing it. It was warmer and more comfortable than a beanie and I wasnt dropping my goggles all over the place.

freshy · 03-10-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faridk89

Discussing if people should wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet is like discussing if you should wear a condom or not.... Obviously you should wear a condom but a lot of people don't, the best you can do is educate people and get the information out.

The rest is up to the individual...

I don't wear either

. Been with the same chick since 1999 so I don't need to worry about getting an STD. And been riding since 1988 so I pretty much know my limits by now.
The only reason I would consider wearing one is when I take my 3 year old out to the hill to set a good example.

freshy · 03-10-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmk

Can't imagine riding without a helmet! In Austria, icy conditions are of the norm and a helmet saved me from some nasty headaches already. Ass protector, knee protector are standard for me. Thinking about elbow protectors next. Feels strange to ride without 'em. Helmet cold? Which helmet did you try?! Yeah, helmet head looks pretty goofy but when everyone has it.... who cares. Here in Europe, on many slopes helmets are mandatory for kids and I would say now 80% of all skiers and boarders wear helmets, if not more.

I can't imagine wearing all that stuff, but I can imagine what you look like.

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faridk89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 117	Discussing if people should wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet is like discussing if you should wear a condom or not.... Obviously you should wear a condom but a lot of people don't, the best you can do is educate people and get the information out. The rest is up to the individual... __________________ Board: 2012 DC Devun Walsh Bindings: 2012 Rome 390 Boss Boots: 2012 ThirtyTwo Lashed

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EastCoastChris -PREMIUM MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 116	Ha! Great thread. When I started riding in the early 90s...NO ONE wore helmet. Not skiiers, not snowboarders. I NEVER wore a helmet and end up with a couple minor concussions. Upon returning to a board after a while off I was so pleased to see almost everyone on the hill wearing a helmet. I rented a helmet and just purchased a Bern Baker EPS and felt muuuuch safer wearing it. It was warmer and more comfortable than a beanie and I wasnt dropping my goggles all over the place. __________________ Home is the One Big Mother... Sugarloaf USA!

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02-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#162 (permalink)
stupidmop Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 65	Personally, I find no downside to them these days. I actually like the way they look with all the different models that are available.

02-22-2013, 07:59 PM	#163 (permalink)
danm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Clarkston, WA Posts: 230	Sorry, but Helmets ... Beanies/bare head ... just my opinion... danm

03-05-2013, 09:12 PM	#164 (permalink)
SuperNewb Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 49	I had too much speed on a jump this past weekend, completely overshot the landing, and smacked my head against the ground. My neck is a little sore, and I had a tiny headache. Without the helmet, I probably would have had a pretty bad concussion.

03-05-2013, 10:07 PM	#166 (permalink)
m0rph3us Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 47	My very first day learning, I caught a mean heel edge and cracked my head. Nothing serious, but enough to realise that I could easily do some damage in a similar situation. Worn a helmet ever since. Whacked it a few times hard enough to know I would've been in trouble without it.