So, I hit a tree today while skiing at Magic. Here is a video.

[billski]

Welcome to the Barkeater's club.

I can't believe people still ski without a helmet.

 

[John W]

Nick. Fantastic video. Glad you are ok

 

[polski]

I'd never ski without a helmet but keep in mind it won't protect you from chest trauma.

 

[bigbog]

Good stuff Nick......what is the line....Every man dies, but not every man really lives
...or somethin' like that..
BTW, have you found a lense that works well with snowstorm, low-light...?(I'm NOT being facicious(sp?)....gonna try to pick up that Smith I/O[X?] within a week(HA, a little late...again);-)

 

[Nick]

I wear a Smith I/O and they worked great that day

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[BenedictGomez]

I can't believe people still ski without a helmet.

Last year was the first season I wore a helmet. It's a relatively new invention that nobody used when I learned how to ski, so skiing without one doesn't bother me in the least.

 

[Nick]

Last year was the first season I wore a helmet. It's a relatively new invention that nobody used when I learned how to ski, so skiing without one doesn't bother me in the least.

Same. I actually like it though because it keeps me warmer than a hat on the ears. And the vents let air in when necessary

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[billski]

Last year was the first season I wore a helmet. It's a relatively new invention that nobody used when I learned how to ski, so skiing without one doesn't bother me in the least.

Like you, I skied without one for the first 16 years. My first helmet, in 1993 was a black, bowling ball helmet by Boeri. No other options. No vents, looks like a race helmet. I still wear it on the windiest, coldest days. I was also concerned about how warm it would keep me. Actually it can be too warm sometimes.

I have seen three very gruesome, bloodied, wrapped around tree accidents. In one case last year, it took several patrol to evacuate the dude from deep, off piste snow (he was on-trail, at very high speed). I watched the whole thing from the lift. From the lift, I had to shouted to skiers, who didn't even know he was down there to get patrol, one to get down to him. I got to patrol first. They blasted down with a litter. He was motionless for the next half-hour. I saw, that even with the helmet on, his face was carnage. I can't describe how bad it was.

I have also taken a couple falls on boilerplate myself, where I was glad to have it.
There is no looking back for this dude.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Wow! Glad you are ok man. Done that before. Conditions look sweet!

Captured a shot of you in mid dbl eject =)

 

[Nick]

My skiing goals for 2013/14 include zero tree strikes

 

[4aprice]

My skiing goals for 2013/14 include zero tree strikes

Tree 1 Nick 0. Trees always tend to win. No worries though, I tried to get them back for you. Skiing Low Rider on Killington a couple of seasons ago with good speed and a nice flow ,swung a pole plant and bam fist right into a nice solid hardwood. Unfortunately for me the tree didn't flinch. Tree 1 Alex 0. :sad: (hurt like hell). Glad your ok.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Nick]

I should have worked Magic Volunteer Day and gotten my revenge :lol:

 

[St. Bear]

Never would've happened on your Lines.

 

[Edd]

Wow! Glad you are ok man. Done that before. Conditions look sweet!

Captured a shot of you in mid dbl eject =)

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Wow, if that we're me I'd frame the hell out of that! Nice work on the pic Huck.

 

[quiglam1]

Trees don't move out of the way ya know.... Glad you are ok.

 

[quiglam1]

That's what happens when you have Atomic skis.

 

[hammer]

Maybe you should get one of these...

http://www.cafepress.com/mf/31839061/ski-good-or-eat-wood-rectangle_sticker?productId=338988241

 

[quiglam1]

Lmao