Replying to How Will We Hold Up? Skiing and Concussions

Reading through Sports Illustrated the other day I encountered yet another ex football player horror story. We all know of the incredibly devastating effects of concussions, and also the shear damage of years of wear and tear on a body. I've seen retired players in there 40's who can't walk, not specifically because of head damage, but really because theyre just too damn beat up. This really got me thinking. Our sport is undeniably young, even most of the veteran freeskiers out there are still charging hard. But with jumps getting even bigger, tricks getting more and more dangerous, maybe not the extent of football, but could something like what ex NFL players are dealing with be seen in ex park or urban skiers. There is no doubt we beat the hell out of ourselves doing what we love. But to what extent will it affect our bodies later in life? I plan on skiing as long as I am able, it is one of the things i cherish most in the world. But the question had to posed