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Why would you not wear a helmet?

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cow.
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i really don't get it.
Nov 21 2011 4:44PM
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thebeesknees
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I guess some people think its not cool to want to avoid serious head injuries...
Nov 21 2011 4:58PM
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k-fred
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not gonna lie, shot without helmet looks better but i also think it's stupid to don't wear a helmet.
Nov 21 2011 5:02PM
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hawaiiansteeze
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you feel free-er when you ski without a helmet. less restrictions almost. that being said, i have decided to wear a helmet when skiing urban and BC this year, its not worth it to ski dangerous shit without one imo
Nov 21 2011 5:02PM
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Dhane
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because they cost money.
Nov 21 2011 5:11PM
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Lord.Quasimoto
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because you touch yourself at night
Nov 21 2011 5:16PM
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roddy116
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yeahhh how much do you think that medical bill is gonna cost or that medical insurance smart one
Nov 21 2011 5:18PM
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hey-dude-its-me
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I dont get it either, when I see someone not wearing one I automatically think they're less intelligent/lower class for some reason
Nov 21 2011 5:20PM
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Ruffles
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haha shut the fuck up.

That said I don't wear a helmet, I guess its cause I skateboard and it feels natural.
Nov 21 2011 5:21PM
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Dhane
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way more than a helmet. thats for sure
Nov 21 2011 5:21PM
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PON3
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I just need to go buy one lol and will be buying one before I go out west this year.
Nov 21 2011 5:27PM
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Ski_ThEast
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searchbar? shitstorm?
Nov 21 2011 5:29PM
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skithesprings
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I only wear one if I don't feel entirely comfortable with what I'm doing, or if a comp requires it.

So most of the time I'm not.
Nov 21 2011 5:40PM
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roddy116
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no not really my helmet is 75 dollars
Nov 21 2011 5:41PM
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theabortionator
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Because I like turtles
Nov 21 2011 5:42PM
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Coalescent
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what's your deductible?
Nov 21 2011 5:42PM
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JHendrix
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Nov 21 2011 5:42PM
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reverendwrong
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for the millionth time...PERSONAL PREFERENCE

Everyone knows drinking/smoking is bad but people still do it anyways.

I only feel comfortable with a helmet on, others feel the opposite way.

That's all there is to this debate
Nov 21 2011 5:44PM
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.Duncan.
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canada?
Nov 21 2011 5:45PM
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PANDA_SWAGGA
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-_-
Nov 21 2011 5:47PM
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PANDA_SWAGGA
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gotta be protectin dat noggin of yours
Nov 21 2011 5:49PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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Nov 21 2011 5:50PM
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Dhane
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i was agreeing with you... but if mom and dad bought you a nice helmet, congrats.
Nov 21 2011 5:51PM
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JHendrix
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Fine I raise you a
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Nov 21 2011 5:51PM
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joshua
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C'mon now if you can afford to ski you can afford a helmet, poor excuse.
Nov 21 2011 5:55PM
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Dhane
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i havent bought new skis in 3 years, or new outerwear,or boots, haha. i cant even afford a real pass this year so i wont be skiing. but i do have a helmet, for those who are so concerned about my well-being.
Nov 21 2011 5:57PM
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Avifarer
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my boss says he doesnt ski with a helmet because it is distracting
Nov 21 2011 6:10PM
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JHendrix
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nah honestly helmets are a waste their just a distraction and don't help that much I mean your landing on snow...
Nov 21 2011 6:12PM
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eheath
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Its more confortable without, i really enjoy shreding in a sun glasses and either no hat or a headband when its hot as fuck outside. But, if i still wanna keep skiing park im going to keep wearing my helmet but when i film and shit, i never wear a helmet.
Nov 21 2011 6:12PM
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thebeesknees
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hahaha you're honestly mentally challenged
Nov 21 2011 6:23PM
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207
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i almost always wear one, just feel safer more reassured.
Nov 21 2011 6:38PM
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wynnyk
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sounds like you forgot to wear one and hit your head one too many times...
Nov 21 2011 6:43PM
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JHendrix
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Nov 21 2011 6:43PM
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JHendrix
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lol this thread is honestly one big troll off
Nov 21 2011 6:44PM
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Fucktown
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Why don't you wear a helmet when driving your car? I don't get it. Traumatic brain injuries are a serious risk associated with car crashes.. and car crashes are the leading cause of teen death for U.S. teens.

Nov 21 2011 6:49PM
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doGelyst
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why dont you drive your car with a 5 point racing harness, helmet, and roll cage?

that aside.....

I would laugh my ass off at someone who yaps about wearing a helmet on the hill and then doesn't wear a seatbelt all the time. :P
Nov 21 2011 7:41PM
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danderson.
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Yeah, definitely personal preference. I like to do both. I mainly wear a helmet, but when it's a warmer day and the sun is shining, you have to let the hair flow.
Nov 21 2011 7:49PM
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SpaghettiWizard
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oh canada eh its aboot the idee that free health insurance and what not eh.




But in all seriousness, canadas health policy is splendid.
Nov 21 2011 7:55PM
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PJS.
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that being said, I've worn a helmet ever since I smashed my head into a tree going switch without one.
Nov 21 2011 8:01PM
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k-rob
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i don't wear one sometimes because my old one doesn't fit anymore, i don't want to wear my dad's, a new one is expensive, toques are comfier, and the safety ratings that snow helmets are tested at won't protect me if i bash my head anyways. those are my main reasons.
Nov 21 2011 8:37PM
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Milksteak
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That's how you know you're fuckin pro.
Nov 21 2011 8:40PM
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.Jacob
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Nov 21 2011 8:44PM
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TheHamburglar
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I don't wear one because I'm dumb and I want blunt head trauma one day
Nov 21 2011 8:46PM
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JHendrix
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sounds like you already have it with the comments you've been posting lately
Nov 21 2011 8:48PM
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RAEL
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ahmet dadali said you cannot be gangsta with helmet on, i think that is a valid reason

Nov 21 2011 8:52PM
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Caleb.E
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ok... u dont like them? Well thats ur preference the rest can all be fixed!

U dont like how they fit? well there tones of differnt types and styles there u go fixed.

there cold? dont see ur logic here at all

there uncomfertable? refer to number 1

goggles fit shitty? wear them under ur helmet

and yes it weill help u with every thing u do....

but seriously guys its for ur own fucking safety...when i see a guy in the park or a pro skier not wearing a helmet i automaticly think what a fucking dum ass!

Nov 21 2011 9:44PM
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lorax
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right now skiing early season, i'm not wearing a helmet, fuck that i'm crusing rail laps and hitting a pretty small jump, i ski way better when i'm not wearing a helmet because it makes me feel flashy and makes me look like i'm in control. Honestly unless i'm charging really hard or skiing glades, i don't feel like i need one. Why would i want to wear a stuffy turtle shell over my luscious locks. #comeatmebro
Nov 21 2011 9:47PM
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Enstrut
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lolz
Nov 21 2011 9:47PM
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iamaskier333
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I really just think that it is personal preference. Sometimes it just feels nice to wear a beanie on a full on powder day, snowing like hell outside. But idk thats just my thought
Nov 21 2011 9:51PM
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k-fred
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veux tu essayer de parler en francais sans avoir l'air attardé?
Nov 21 2011 9:52PM
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Ski_Alot
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living in the east where the snow is usually the consistency of a brick wall is a pretty good reason for me to wear one. also, one time a friend of mine saw a kid try a backflip off a jump and land on his head a start to twitch and foam in the mouth then die...
Nov 21 2011 9:55PM
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