GrilledSteezeSandwich
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Does anybody still not wear a helmet skiing/riding??? Why?
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If I just skied groomers I wouldn't wear one. I can't remember the last time I fell when carving.
Risk = Probability x Consequence. I agree the consequences are greater, but the probability is so much lower that it outweighs the consequences. The point is moot, though.I'm with you in that I can't remember the last time I fell while carving, but I think the risk of sustaining a serious head injury while skiing fast on groomers is far greater than when I'm skiing bumps or trees.
Risk = Probability x Consequence. I agree the consequences are greater, but the probability is so much lower that it outweighs the consequences. The point is moot, though.
Risk = Probability x Consequence. I agree the consequences are greater, but the probability is so much lower that it outweighs the consequences. The point is moot, though.
ITo each their own, but I find your logic flawed.
In math terms like you're using my feeling is this
Groomers
Risk (100) = Probability (4) x Consequences (25)
Bumps
Risk (50) = Probability (25) x Consequences (2)
I'm protecting my dome where the risk is double.
I thought that even having a helmet wouldn't help at this speed...If you hit your head in a crash going 40+ on a groomer the consequences are so much greater.
I guess I just come at my stance from A. Personal experience in that the only time I've hurt my head badly was while skiing groomers and B. Most ski related deaths you read about in the east involve head trauma from a crash while someone was skiing at a high rate of speed on groomed terrain .
I put the consequences of badly injuring your head skiing bumps (unless it''s a freak thing like Jay) at near zero. If you hit your head in a crash going 40+ on a groomer the consequences are so much greater.
To each their own, but I find your logic flawed.
In math terms like you're using my feeling is this
Groomers
Risk (100) = Probability (4) x Consequences (25)
Bumps
Risk (50) = Probability (25) x Consequences (2)
I'm protecting my dome where the risk is double.
Freaky. I just referenced that joke at lunch.
Geez. :roll: I need a helmet just to protect myself when I throw my head through the freakin' computer monitor...