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Beat a dead horse, take my poll!

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.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
Hey I am trying to gather information for my capstone, and would love to get some numbers from you guys. Not trying to argue either way, but Ill give karma to all that respond.. if thats still a thing?
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Jun 17 2014 12:34PM
128 10
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corona
Posts: 12795 - Karma: 32,750
Done
Jun 17 2014 12:36PM
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Nacho+
Posts: 3748 - Karma: 7,791
The only time I don't is if it is gaper day or something and it's a sin to wear a helmet on gaper day
Jun 17 2014 12:41PM
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,983
Done.

Wearing a helmet has just become so regular for me that I don't feel right if I'm not wearing it. *But* I never ever wear a helmet when I'm skiing my backyard set up
Jun 17 2014 12:49PM
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
I figured I would add that although I do always wear a helmet there are occasionally spring days were just a snapback is perfect for really chill laps.
Jun 17 2014 1:35PM
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[tk]
Posts: 3863 - Karma: 1,906
Taken
Jun 17 2014 1:39PM
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ANDR01D
Posts: 1181 - Karma: 3,319
Done
Jun 17 2014 1:42PM
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MTPOW
Posts: 173 - Karma: 115
I have a love hate relationship with my helmet but I always wear it.
Jun 17 2014 1:59PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
wow, those poll results are amazing. even 10 years ago itd look waaaay different

who knows how the self-selection went but still...
Jun 17 2014 2:08PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51643 - Karma: 162,232
Nerve ever for a long time but nobody wore helmets then. Only if you raced or something.

The last 9ish years pretty much always. And recently always. Only took a couple laps without one if I was working and didn't have it with me or when I was wearing this sweet chicken costume.

Brain injuries suck bad. It's been over 2 months since my last one and I'm still super fucked up.
Jun 17 2014 2:16PM
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firecrotch
Posts: 1471 - Karma: 5,507
did it
Jun 17 2014 2:26PM
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profa_212
Posts: 8897 - Karma: 35,862
Done. Only day I haven't worn a helmet in the past few years would be gaper day. That is the only acceptable day.
Jun 17 2014 2:27PM
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Elg
Posts: 2998 - Karma: 3,880
All the time, except if i'm just cruising.
Jun 17 2014 2:31PM
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Michael_Thatcher
Posts: 523 - Karma: 3,469
Wear it all the time
Jun 17 2014 2:32PM
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Alex.S
Posts: 202 - Karma: 817
Done.
Jun 17 2014 2:45PM
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Paul.
Posts: 1599 - Karma: 11,100
hippys_sex_toyThe only time I don't is if it is gaper day or something and it's a sin to wear a helmet on gaper day


Too many backflips on gaper day to not wear a helmet.


Also took the poll.
Jun 17 2014 3:54PM
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APunx176
Posts: 1189 - Karma: 2,628
Done.
Jun 17 2014 4:07PM
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CheddarJack
Posts: 5203 - Karma: 7,380
I ware all the helmits
Jun 17 2014 4:09PM
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Smuffy
Posts: 4686 - Karma: 3,408
i'll take it off for mellow spring laps sometimes, but that's about it
Jun 17 2014 4:30PM
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AGOF
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 3,602
Do:
When skiing jumps or a big park
When skiing pow/crud, last thing I need is my brain all over a tree
When doing comps (especially rail jams)

Don't:
Skiing rope tow rail park
When super hungover
Jun 17 2014 4:49PM
6 0
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stupendous-man
Posts: 8637 - Karma: 13,293
Always, even gaper day (road bike helmet obviously)
Jun 17 2014 4:55PM
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.FRY.
Posts: 5620 - Karma: 22,861
done
Jun 17 2014 4:56PM
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HappySoda
Posts: 333 - Karma: 449
safety furst.
Jun 17 2014 4:57PM
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Miomo
Posts: 4302 - Karma: 14,133
Would be cool to see some demographic information. Done.
Jun 17 2014 5:20PM
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Forcillo
Posts: 3801 - Karma: 3,580
Always because I am a good boy and my mommy says I have to. I took the poll.
Jun 17 2014 5:37PM
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Mingg
Posts: 13977 - Karma: 49,303
I usually don't unless I'm throwin down or it's icy or something. I probably should wear it all the time but oh well.
Jun 17 2014 5:40PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51643 - Karma: 162,232
ForcilloAlways because I am a good boy and my mommy says I have to. I took the poll.


It's awesome that kids are learning to ski with helmets these days. I hope that there isn't a widespread helmet law ever but would love to see like 75% or more of the people rocking them.

You don't even have to be doing anything spectacular to get hurt. Just hit one weird rut on a trail or get sent weird in some spring snow and get fucked.

I feel like if you start as a kid you're golden. Some people just can't get used to wearing it. If you've always ridden with one there's no reason to stop.

I would like to have a cool dream like this though

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/950212/Snow-Clones-Featuring-Casey-Wrightsman
Jun 17 2014 5:51PM
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ModMommy
Posts: 10815 - Karma: 57,160
Done.
My helmet saved my life.
Jun 17 2014 5:54PM
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grantwhitty
Posts: 854 - Karma: 9,380
Done,

I always sport a skid lid
Jun 17 2014 5:57PM
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skiersupreme
Posts: 1549 - Karma: 4,872
dunzo.
gotta protect the noodle
Jun 17 2014 7:06PM
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TomDavies
Posts: 788 - Karma: 5,295
done. my momma would be sad if i didn't.
Jun 17 2014 7:40PM
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esotericjive
Posts: 1889 - Karma: 1,445
theabortionatorYou don't even have to be doing anything spectacular to get hurt. Just hit one weird rut on a trail or get sent weird in some spring snow and get fucked.


immasMy helmet saved my life.


Helmet saved mine also, always wear it.
Jun 17 2014 7:46PM
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op14
Posts: 1769 - Karma: 4,586
Done. I normally wear my helmet but every once in a while I wear a boonie hat
Jun 17 2014 7:50PM
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Parches
Posts: 164 - Karma: 176
I don't wear one on pow days or when I'm not really trying anything difficult
Jun 17 2014 8:53PM
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WPoch
Posts: 1751 - Karma: 3,831
Done. The only time I don't is when I have thug day in the park at night. Every New Years.
Jun 17 2014 8:55PM
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kylemclean
Posts: 413 - Karma: 1,311
Only even not worn one for one run my whole life and that is because I had an old helmet with a buckle that didn't stay done up and I fell on a little jump at the bottom of a run and didnt notice my helmet came off until I was on the chair
Jun 17 2014 9:59PM
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Zurg
Posts: 1516 - Karma: 5,050
Better safe than sorry!
Jun 17 2014 10:10PM
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ChillTeenDad420
Posts: 1858 - Karma: 5,512
didn't wear one as a kid, don't wear one now unless its required at a comp or for entrance to a park. i've skiied hundreds of days without a helmet and never hit my head. I skied with a helmet for a couple weeks, got overconfident trying shit I probably shouldn't have been doing, and got a concussion. That being said I'll throw one on if i'm trying some new shit but very rarely
Jun 17 2014 10:23PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51643 - Karma: 162,232
ChillTeenDad420didn't wear one as a kid, don't wear one now unless its required at a comp or for entrance to a park. i've skiied hundreds of days without a helmet and never hit my head. I skied with a helmet for a couple weeks, got overconfident trying shit I probably shouldn't have been doing, and got a concussion. That being said I'll throw one on if i'm trying some new shit but very rarely



Lol the helmets are actually more dangerous defense.
Jun 17 2014 10:26PM
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Craigskis
Posts: 6650 - Karma: 1,645
theabortionatorLol the helmets are actually more dangerous defense.


Jun 17 2014 10:35PM
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ChillTeenDad420
Posts: 1858 - Karma: 5,512
theabortionatorLol the helmets are actually more dangerous defense.


obviously it can't hurt to wear one, and they are effective against skull fractures, but studies show that helmets do little to prevent concussions, which are the real source of damage in most cases. wearing a shell around your head does little to nothing to prevent the g forces of whiplash from smacking your brain against your skull when you crash. although people are working on better helmets that will help with concussions. as soon as that shit comes out and significantly reduces concussion risk, i'll wear one. until then i live on the edge yolo mother fuckers fuckabitch rawdog no rubba
Jun 17 2014 11:00PM
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robotdna
Posts: 1232 - Karma: 2,959
Done.
Jun 17 2014 11:32PM
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GrahamGould
Posts: 713 - Karma: 2,439
I pretty much always do, unless Im skiing low angle pow in the backcountry and its not worth it to be bothered with strapping a helmet to my pack. Any time im in the resort or skiing something bigger in the backcountry, I always wear a helmet. Shit happens, and it only takes one hard hit to fuck you up permanently.
Jun 17 2014 11:56PM
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-snochainz-
Posts: 130 - Karma: 273
done. should have made option for 90% of time tho. Sometimes i forget it and just take it easy.
Jun 18 2014 12:10AM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51643 - Karma: 162,232
ChillTeenDad420obviously it can't hurt to wear one, and they are effective against skull fractures, but studies show that helmets do little to prevent concussions, which are the real source of damage in most cases. wearing a shell around your head does little to nothing to prevent the g forces of whiplash from smacking your brain against your skull when you crash. although people are working on better helmets that will help with concussions. as soon as that shit comes out and significantly reduces concussion risk, i'll wear one. until then i live on the edge yolo mother fuckers fuckabitch rawdog no rubba


Most helmets have empty space where you can crack through in a fall and really soften the blow in addition to the foam.


Shit definitely helps. I've broken a helmet where I could have easily pulled it apart into 2 pieces it was so fucked. That wasn't even on a rail or tree or anything. Landing of a booter.

I'm always hoping for new advancements in helmet technology but that doesn't mean I'm not going to wear one because they aren't perfect now lol.
Jun 18 2014 12:48AM
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El.
Posts: 221 - Karma: 845
done
Jun 18 2014 1:05AM
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elm.
Posts: 1492 - Karma: 13,497
done
Jun 18 2014 1:22AM
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.Hansel.
Posts: 185 - Karma: 113
do daap kids know what freeskiing is?
Jun 18 2014 2:24AM
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E__
Posts: 5751 - Karma: 4,635
_MEDSKII figured I would add that although I do always wear a helmet there are occasionally spring days were just a snapback is perfect for really chill laps.


This or just hair flowing with goggles over top.

Only time I don't wear a helmet is in the spring slush when I know I'm just gonna be cruising and hitting side booters.
Jun 18 2014 3:45AM
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snugs
Posts: 966 - Karma: 4,090
i had a long ice hockey career and my concussions are in the double digits. i was told 3 head injuries ago that i would be mentally disabled if i got another one. some might argue that i am but really im not yet but i do see any reason to NOT wear a helmet... im over 25 years old, im not a young dude anymore. leave the steez to the young-ins
Jun 18 2014 9:26AM
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