NY Times - Ski Helmet Use Isn’t Reducing Brain Injuries

[Snowlover]

I think some people, some, not all, use a helmet to justify their risk taking behavior...."I'll be ok...I'm wearing a helmet"

 

[thetrailboss]

Most folks don't know that helmets, generally, are designed with beginner/intermediates in mind who will ski at slower speeds and impact with the snow and not solid objects. Unless this has changed, most folks don't know this. I was blown away when I read this.

 

[Snowlover]

Most folks don't know that helmets, generally, are designed with beginner/intermediates in mind who will ski at slower speeds and impact with the snow and not solid objects. Unless this has changed, most folks don't know this. I was blown away when I read this.

And a helmet will do NOTHING/little for that type of impact. Check my cbs link I posted before. It's a rotational force impact. The brain damage is caused by shaking of the brain inside the skull cavity in that type of fall.
Simple understanding.....egg yolk...inside egg shell. Shake the egg shell and the egg yolk gets damaged even without the shell being damaged. That's a concussion and is exactly what will occur with that type of fall

 

[dmw]

Delude, dilute, dude.

 

[BenedictGomez]

And a helmet will do NOTHING for that type of impact. Check my cbs link I posted before. It's a rotational force impact. The brain damage is caused by shaking of the brain inside the skull cavity in that type of fall.
Simple understanding.....egg yolk...inside egg shell. Shake the egg shell and the egg yolk gets damaged even without the shell being damaged. That's a concussion and is exactly what will occur with that type of fall

^ Doesn't understand that brain damage and concussion aren't the only head/cranial injuries

 

[deadheadskier]

Epic thread brewing here.

 

[Snowlover]

^ Doesn't understand that brain damage and concussion aren't the only head/cranial injuries

Laceration's are not a big deal. Just stitch it up. It will heal. Concussion/brain damage are the BIG irreversible damage. We are only beginning to lean what long term damage is done just by one concussion.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Epic thread brewing here.

I'm about to bail-out soon by invoking the, "95% of people hold these truths to be self-evident" clause.

i take it you don't wear one?

It's almost as obvious as the 4WD versus Snow Tires thread.

 

[Cannonball]

Why do people feel the need to tell others they have to wear one or their moron's?

The phrase "their moron's" is just too perfect. Head injury?

 

[gmcunni]

snowlover, when you need one, i recommend Dr. Duncan @ Yale. Pretty close to you since you live near Powder Ridge.

 

[Snowlover]

Alright I said my piece. Last thing I want to say. If you want to wear a helmet, go for it! No problem there. Just don't take extra risks that you wouldn't take if you weren't wearing the helmet. And if you're just a cruiser who chooses not to wear a helmet. That is fine too. It's not some crazy risk to not wear a helmet and just have a leisurely ski.

 

[BenedictGomez]

The phrase "their moron's" is just too perfect. Head injury?

BOGO sale on errors.

 

[Snowlover]

The phrase "their moron's" is just too perfect. Head injury?

I have had quite a few head injuries/concussions. None skiing. My memory is all screwed up. I was wearing a helmet every single concussion.

 

[BenedictGomez]

I have had quite a few head injuries/concussions. None skiing. My memory is all screwed up. Like big time noticeable difference. I have trouble concentrating and I suffer from depression/anxiety. I was wearing a helmet every single concussion.

Football?

 

[deadheadskier]

I must have missed it. Did you answer g's question about whether you wear a helmet when you ski?

 

[Snowlover]

I must have missed it. Did you answer g's question about whether you wear a helmet when you ski?

No. I don't feel it would do anything for me if I hit my head on the snow. I don't do terrain park and I don't ski fast.

 

[BenedictGomez]

No. I don't feel it would do anything for me if I hit my head on the snow.

How about a rock on the snow?

Schumacher’s doctors say he would not have survived his fall had he not worn a helmet.

 

[deadheadskier]

No. I don't feel it would do anything for me if I hit my head on the snow. I don't do terrain park and I don't ski fast.

Snowlover, you do realize by admitting just a few posts ago to having repeated head injuries while participating in youth hockey, some folks might question your logic in not wearing a helmet while skiing?

Obviously, your choice to not wear a helmet

 

[BenedictGomez]

There are no rocks all over the trail where I ski so I'm not worried about hitting that.

Then you dont ski glades either.

 

[Tin]

Snowlover's logical posts in this thread just convinced me to buy a helmet.