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PSA: WEAR A HELMET

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Rum_Ham
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2 CU students have died this month skiing, both of them not wearing helmets. Wear your helmets people it’s not worth the risk.
Dec 18 2018 8:20PM
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LineSkier
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Skiing aggressively and/or on icy terrain and/or in rocky/steep terrain without a helmet is dumb. Downvote me.
Dec 18 2018 8:28PM
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corona
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Did they die due to head trauma?
Dec 18 2018 8:39PM
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davetron78
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some fellow skier last season seriously injured his head from hitting a tree branch going through some glades. people will always argue that wearing a helmet is a negligible difference and the accident type, conditions. I always wear a helmet skiing regardless
Dec 18 2018 8:44PM
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Cade2
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What a Mom
Dec 18 2018 8:49PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Wear a helmet it ain't worth the risk.....

If you think they're bulky just get a Smith maze.... Shits light asf
Dec 18 2018 10:29PM
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theabortionator
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I've broken a few helmets. One completely in half. Well actually still connected by a few inches of plastic, but pretty fucking broken.

I'm sure my head wouldnt have fared any worse because helmets are useless as some people would say.

Personallyif you dont want to don't. Do whatever. I know Im going to keep wearing a helmet everytime I go out .
Dec 18 2018 10:49PM
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dietcoke.man
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but new wave
Dec 18 2018 11:07PM
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BraydenXC
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I wear a helmet while cross country skiing. its just unsafe to not wear a helmet:(
Dec 19 2018 12:10AM
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DesertStix
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It’s gonna be hard to tell your loved ones that sty was too important when you’re brain dead on a ventilator...
Dec 19 2018 2:16AM
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g_lectrolyte
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Damn that's crazy, never heard about those kids dying this year...

I used to be very anti-helmet, hated these threads. 3 concussions later, I never ski without one. I know, I know, HeLmEtS dOn'T pReVeNt CoNcUsSions blah blah. All I know is taking any solid hit to the dome will make you re-evaluate your stance on them. They lessen minor impacts and prevent pretty diabolical shit from happening to your skull. Also, they're warm.

Someone reading this right now is probably thinking, "fuck off, internet helmet person. I do what I want." You do you man, but just think about it. Life's too short to be shitting in diapers at the ripe old age of 25 because you thought it looks/feels better to ride without one. Your folks don't wanna see you like that, your girl doesn't wanna see you like that, and strangers on the internet don't even wanna see you like that. It could be way worse too- that's like one of the better scenarios. You can die from a lot of dumb things while skiing, sure, but this one is your call... and it would be terrible to succumb to something totally preventable, like a skull fracture. No parents should ever have to outlive their kids.
Dec 19 2018 2:22AM
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Young_patty
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Brain buckets are important, especially on that Non-groomed,non-man-made shit.
Dec 19 2018 2:58AM
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lil.Boye
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i once hurt my ribs and someone asked me if i wore a helmet. but yeah, helmets are important for stickers. gotta get that nascar sponsorship
Dec 19 2018 3:04AM
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Pilkbois
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shittyswrvskierbut new wave



Just wear i over your hood braahhhhhhhhh wavvvvvyy
Dec 19 2018 4:06AM
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Rparr
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I've concussed myself through my helmet. I don't like to think about how bad it could have been without one. There's no reason not to wear one if you're getting sendy.
Dec 19 2018 6:32AM
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freeskibum82
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theabortionatorI've broken a few helmets. One completely in half. Well actually still connected by a few inches of plastic, but pretty fucking broken.

I'm sure my head wouldnt have fared any worse because helmets are useless as some people would say.

Personallyif you dont want to don't. Do whatever. I know Im going to keep wearing a helmet everytime I go out .


Have you tried a MIPS equipped helmet? I'm assuming your second statement is sarcasm, correct? If not, the helmet broke taking the impact and preventing it from transferring to your head.
Dec 19 2018 7:08AM
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hi_vis360
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only time I don't wear a helmet is jibbing in the backyard or local park
Dec 19 2018 8:30AM
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CalumSKI
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protect your brain
wear a helmet
its worth it
Dec 19 2018 9:07AM
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-Dan
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I always wear a helmet with the exception of about 3 times when I’ve forgotten it.

Helmets do prevent concussions and other head injuries.
Dec 19 2018 9:07AM
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MFZOREN
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I don't really care if I die.
Dec 19 2018 9:12AM
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Park_Ranger
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Don’t do this - https://www.instagram.com/p/BleM0kNH-ry/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1nhh0lzpiynxt
Dec 19 2018 10:21AM
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LineSkier
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lil.Boyei once hurt my ribs and someone asked me if i wore a helmet.


Why was my mom asking you questions?
Dec 19 2018 10:22AM
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dietcoke.man
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PilkboisJust wear i over your hood braahhhhhhhhh wavvvvvyy


shit u ryte
Dec 19 2018 11:10AM
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Lonely
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g_lectrolyteDamn that's crazy, never heard about those kids dying this year...

I used to be very anti-helmet, hated these threads. 3 concussions later, I never ski without one. I know, I know, HeLmEtS dOn'T pReVeNt CoNcUsSions blah blah. All I know is taking any solid hit to the dome will make you re-evaluate your stance on them. They lessen minor impacts and prevent pretty diabolical shit from happening to your skull. Also, they're warm.

Someone reading this right now is probably thinking, "fuck off, internet helmet person. I do what I want." You do you man, but just think about it. Life's too short to be shitting in diapers at the ripe old age of 25 because you thought it looks/feels better to ride without one. Your folks don't wanna see you like that, your girl doesn't wanna see you like that, and strangers on the internet don't even wanna see you like that. It could be way worse too- that's like one of the better scenarios. You can die from a lot of dumb things while skiing, sure, but this one is your call... and it would be terrible to succumb to something totally preventable, like a skull fracture. No parents should ever have to outlive their kids.


Used to not wear a helmet. One day I decided to actually wear one since I was trying some new stunts. Long story short smacked my head on a rail. Got a nice concussion and cracked the helmet but it would have been my head had I not been wearing it. Now I wear a helmet all the time, unless I'm just scootin around taking pictures. It's like a seatbelt. If you've got it, wear it, cuz it might save your life. It's a small sacrifice to make for safety
Dec 19 2018 11:39AM
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DirtYStylE
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Protect your noodle, you can't buy another dome on google - Zion I
Dec 19 2018 11:50AM
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Cheetodawg
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BraydenXCI wear a helmet while cross country skiing. its just unsafe to not wear a helmet:(


oof
Dec 19 2018 11:59AM
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Cheetodawg
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Helmets are sick if you actually have a good looking one
Dec 19 2018 12:04PM
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The.Fish
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My 2nd day ever skiing, I got crushed by a snowboarder who was going too fast to control himself. He ran straight into me and I woke up with a group of like 30 people around me. I bit almost all the way through my tongue and my helmet was absolutely destroyed. That ugly $40 helmet probably saved me a trip to the hospital and I was back skiing 2 weeks later. It isn't always you that causes a crash. Just like driving, there will always be idiots out there.

**This post was edited on Dec 19th 2018 at 12:06:34pm
Dec 19 2018 12:05PM
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WoFIowz
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BraydenXCI wear a helmet while cross country skiing. its just unsafe to not wear a helmet:(


I'm gonna go on a limb here and say you're the only cross country skier on this site
Dec 19 2018 12:05PM
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WoFIowz
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Wear a helmet, don't wear a helmet... Your choice. Natural selection in its most modern form. Sure you can die with a helmet on, but there's plenty more injuries you could die with a helmet off that you could probably walk away from if you had a helmet on. Don't believe me? Go out side and bang your head on the concrete. See how good it feels. Now imagine that 5 times faster or with a tree branch in your skull.
Dec 19 2018 12:08PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6435 - Karma: 74,254
Honestly helmets add to style. In some cases they’re more stylish than going bucketless tbh. But yeah why take the risk cause if you’re sitting in your bed just laying there like a vegetable or something not even being able to move you’re gonna wish you wore that little piece of plastic and styrofoam on your head.
Dec 19 2018 12:15PM
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zachshuster
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Yea bro I almost died monday i landed and my helmet exploded if i didnt have one i would prolly be a vegtable rn
Dec 19 2018 12:56PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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The.FishMy 2nd day ever skiing, I got crushed by a snowboarder who was going too fast to control himself. He ran straight into me and I woke up with a group of like 30 people around me. I bit almost all the way through my tongue and my helmet was absolutely destroyed. That ugly $40 helmet probably saved me a trip to the hospital and I was back skiing 2 weeks later. It isn't always you that causes a crash. Just like driving, there will always be idiots out there.

**This post was edited on Dec 19th 2018 at 12:06:34pm


This.....
All my buddies have got injured due to people out of control and then getting wiped out.

Always check yo shoulder
Dec 19 2018 1:00PM
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theabortionator
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freeskibum82Have you tried a MIPS equipped helmet? I'm assuming your second statement is sarcasm, correct? If not, the helmet broke taking the impact and preventing it from transferring to your head.


Yeah, in threads about helmets people try and say that they do nothing and their snapback works just as well
Dec 19 2018 3:16PM
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lil.Boye
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LineSkierWhy was my mom asking you questions?


*winks*
Dec 19 2018 3:34PM
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Demillsta
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shittyswrvskierbut new wave

Magnus wears a helmet
Dec 19 2018 4:14PM
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tino_
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runforlove2018I'm gonna go on a limb here and say you're the only cross country skier on this site


did you not catch this fire XC edit??
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/913348/HUCK-IT-OR-BUCK-IT--ALASKA-XC-SKI-EDIT-2017-2018-
Dec 19 2018 4:37PM
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DesertStix
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runforlove2018I'm gonna go on a limb here and say you're the only cross country skier on this site


Oof

**This post was edited on Dec 19th 2018 at 4:48:23pm
Dec 19 2018 4:47PM
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WoFIowz
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tino_did you not catch this fire XC edit??
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/913348/HUCK-IT-OR-BUCK-IT--ALASKA-XC-SKI-EDIT-2017-2018-


Good job.... But why crosscountry skis?
Dec 19 2018 5:09PM
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HaydenB
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No reason not to wear one
Dec 19 2018 5:35PM
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SuspiciousFish
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I always wear a helmet. They hold your goggles better, you can adjust the vents so your head is always a nice temp and it protects your brain. I remember tree skiing once and i caught the end of my pole on a tree and the top of the pole slammed into my helmet and knocked me over. I would have been pretty well screwed without it. I also wear an articulated spine protector I picked up on sale on Steep and Cheap a few years ago. It is a nice insurance for when you are skiing over rocks etc
Dec 19 2018 5:58PM
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mr_hartl
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New Year's resolution don't have to wait until January.
Dec 19 2018 7:33PM
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Rum_Ham
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VinnieFDid they die due to head trauma?


One of them did, the report isn’t out on the second one yet but I’ve heard from friends that he wasn’t wearing a helmet and hit a tree.
Dec 19 2018 7:42PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Yeah ever since I went night skiing at Brighton and saw some snowboarder blast out of a tree path, catch an edge and knock himself out on the hard pack, I've always worn a helmet. Dude bled for a good 5 min before ski patrol got to him
Dec 19 2018 7:46PM
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PsychicMigration
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I love when I ask people why they don't wear a helmet and they reply, "I don't fall." like dude your a kook just for saying that so obviously you do and a probably more likely to get injured. Also helmets look fly.
Dec 19 2018 10:07PM
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cool_name
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Also not all helmets are made equal, spend the extra money and get a nice one, ideally with mips
Dec 19 2018 10:08PM
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dietcoke.man
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PeterkrekorianI love when I ask people why they don't wear a helmet and they reply, "I don't fall." like dude your a kook just for saying that so obviously you do and a probably more likely to get injured. Also helmets look fly.


Cannot relate

Source: never fallen
Dec 19 2018 10:12PM
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theabortionator
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Also people hitting trees really isn't a good look even with a helmet on. Without one, yeah, fuck that. Again not trying to preach, I just remember the usual crowd talking about how helmets have pretty much no value.

Most of my friends who don't wear helmets have never had a major head injury. Hell most of the people I know have never had a major head injury. You don't need one to ride, but if shit goes really south it's nice to have.
Dec 19 2018 10:17PM
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Sameface
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ddemille1Magnus wears a helmet

I'll take your entire stock!

for real though, last year in Japan i ducked under a rope that looked loose, was actually taught af, slingshot me back into the ice and rung my bell good and proper. if i wasnt wearing my helmet i would have been knocked out for sure.

i only don't wear a helmet on the extra warm spring days, it gets hot in Australia...
Dec 19 2018 11:20PM
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HuumeHippi
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Pussies
Dec 20 2018 6:40AM
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Rparr
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You know if this thread would have been made 3-5 years ago, half the responses would have been people shitting on helmets. Everybody hit their heads a few times and grew up lol
Dec 20 2018 7:08AM
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