Other Advice Sections:
- Introduction
- General Advice for Everyone
- The F.I.S. Code of Conduct
- Info for Alpine & Telemark Skiers
- Info for Snowboarders
- Info for Skiboarders
- Treatment for Minor Soft Tissue Injuries
- Info about Helmets
Helmets
Helmets help reduce the incidence of minor head injuries from glancing blows and swinging T-bars but there is no evidence that any helmet can prevent death when the wearer hits an object at 25mph or more (the average speed of most intermediate skiers). So don't think your helmet makes you invincible- it doesn't. If you do decide to buy a helmet make sure it meets either Central European (CE) standard EN1077 por one of the American standards - ASTM 2040 or Snell RS98. Helmets that meet the Snell standard are the toughest. Look inside the helmet and check on the label that it is certified to one of these standards.
Kids Helmet
Snow sports are great fun and we as doctors and ski patrollers love it as much as you do. What we don't love is seeing someone injured (or worse) unnecessarily. Don't' get paranoid but keep these tips in mind and hopefully you'll enjoy many years of injury-free skiing, snowboarding and snowblading.