To wear or not to wear a Helm? - Page 6 - Snowboarding Forum

twin89 · 01-19-2012, 03:33 PM

wear it, seeing as fashion is typically the reason for younger people to not wear one... having a functional brain>>>looking as steezy as possible.

Smokehaus · 01-19-2012, 03:36 PM

I find brains to be pretty steezy if I must admit.

kramer213 · 01-24-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the REASON

its uncomfortable.

Know whats more uncomfortable a concussion...

IdahoFreshies · 01-25-2012, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramer213

Know whats more uncomfortable a concussion...

*see snowolf's posts in the helmet thread in the general section

honeycomb · 01-25-2012, 01:40 AM

I bought my helmet so I could have speakers in the ear pads, my ear buds kept falling out, the little bit of head protection is just a bonus

Tyler Durden · 01-27-2012, 04:49 AM

If you're in any doubt, watch this.

Full Movie: Moving Forward

sketcharoo · 01-28-2012, 03:08 PM

I've been on 5 trips to CO to board and next week I'll be making my 6th trip. I've never worn a helmet before and on at least 2 different occasions in the past I've hit a nasty patch of ice and wiped out and hit my head real good. I've also been clobbered by an idiot or 2 on the mountain.. I'm 100% guilty of being that person who thought people would make fun of me for wearing a helmet, or that it would look "stupid". Let's get realistic, you know what would look more stupid?? You being paralyzed or in a vegetable state and pissing/shitting yourself all day and being incapable of living your life without 24/7 assistance. I come from a pre-med background and I have a pretty in-depth understanding of the brain and I can't believe how ignorant I was to never wear a helmet on my previous trips. I'm investing in a helmet today and I'll have it on every time I hit the slopes next week.

"Many organs and tissues in the body can recover after injury without intervention. Unfortunately, some cells of the central nervous system are so specialized that they cannot divide and create new cells. As a result, recovery from a brain or spinal cord injury is much more difficult."

Cole323 · 03-01-2012, 12:10 AM

You can be the best snowboarder in the world, but it is more about the people behind you. I know this guy who was slammed head on by a skier, went to the emergency room and the only reason he survived was because he was wearing a helmet. I really don't think I would hurt myself, but to protect myself from other riders.

**HoboMaster** · 03-01-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole323

You can be the best snowboarder in the world, but it is more about the people behind you. I know this guy who was slammed head on by a skier, went to the emergency room and the only reason he survived was because he was wearing a helmet. I really don't think I would hurt myself, but to protect myself from other riders.

Precisely why you ride faster then everyone else, just have to worry about not running into people

poutanen · 03-01-2012, 12:17 PM

There's still a question over helmets?!?! Got mine about 4 years ago (15 years into my snowboarding career) because my buddy and I collided and I forgot how to talk for a few weeks. Now I find it warmer (toque only covers to the ears at the most), more comfortable (goggles don't press into my face and rub itchy toque on me lol), and just downright better.

When I'm flying through the trees, off little cliffs, etc. do I want to be worried about keeping my head safe?

To each his own I guess. I used to ride a sportbike and helmets are mandatory in Canada. Saw some guys in Philly popping wheelies on enduro's with no helmets and I just about puked my stomach turned so much.

Would you bet money that you could ride around holding a watermelon all day and not crack it?

01-19-2012, 03:33 PM	#51 (permalink)
twin89 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 841	wear it, seeing as fashion is typically the reason for younger people to not wear one... having a functional brain>>>looking as steezy as possible. __________________ Too Fast!

01-28-2012, 03:08 PM	#57 (permalink)
sketcharoo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5	I've been on 5 trips to CO to board and next week I'll be making my 6th trip. I've never worn a helmet before and on at least 2 different occasions in the past I've hit a nasty patch of ice and wiped out and hit my head real good. I've also been clobbered by an idiot or 2 on the mountain.. I'm 100% guilty of being that person who thought people would make fun of me for wearing a helmet, or that it would look "stupid". Let's get realistic, you know what would look more stupid?? You being paralyzed or in a vegetable state and pissing/shitting yourself all day and being incapable of living your life without 24/7 assistance. I come from a pre-med background and I have a pretty in-depth understanding of the brain and I can't believe how ignorant I was to never wear a helmet on my previous trips. I'm investing in a helmet today and I'll have it on every time I hit the slopes next week. "Many organs and tissues in the body can recover after injury without intervention. Unfortunately, some cells of the central nervous system are so specialized that they cannot divide and create new cells. As a result, recovery from a brain or spinal cord injury is much more difficult." __________________ Who says girls can't ride?

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01-19-2012, 03:36 PM	#52 (permalink)
Smokehaus Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 891	I find brains to be pretty steezy if I must admit.

01-25-2012, 01:40 AM	#55 (permalink)
honeycomb It ain`t easy being steezy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 197	I bought my helmet so I could have speakers in the ear pads, my ear buds kept falling out, the little bit of head protection is just a bonus

01-27-2012, 04:49 AM	#56 (permalink)
Tyler Durden Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 29	If you're in any doubt, watch this. Full Movie: Moving Forward

03-01-2012, 12:10 AM	#58 (permalink)
Cole323 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 35	You can be the best snowboarder in the world, but it is more about the people behind you. I know this guy who was slammed head on by a skier, went to the emergency room and the only reason he survived was because he was wearing a helmet. I really don't think I would hurt myself, but to protect myself from other riders.

03-01-2012, 12:17 PM	#60 (permalink)
poutanen Resident Creep-o-saurus Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,556	There's still a question over helmets?!?! Got mine about 4 years ago (15 years into my snowboarding career) because my buddy and I collided and I forgot how to talk for a few weeks. Now I find it warmer (toque only covers to the ears at the most), more comfortable (goggles don't press into my face and rub itchy toque on me lol), and just downright better. When I'm flying through the trees, off little cliffs, etc. do I want to be worried about keeping my head safe? To each his own I guess. I used to ride a sportbike and helmets are mandatory in Canada. Saw some guys in Philly popping wheelies on enduro's with no helmets and I just about puked my stomach turned so much. Would you bet money that you could ride around holding a watermelon all day and not crack it?