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We would recommend a ski helmet as a prevention
measure if the skier does use slopes or trails with trees,
and for anybody concerned about the possibility of head injury
even on clear slopes or icy areas.
Standards for ski helmets are evolving, and
worth investigating if you are considering one. There is no
U.S. law or regulation that protects you from buying a sub-standard
ski helmet! There is little data on the effectiveness of ski
helmets in preventing ski deaths.
Skiers can reduce their risk of death dramatically
by not skiing fast in the vicinity of trees. No other protective
measure can equal the effect of not slamming into the tree
to begin with! We recommend that skiers avoid slopes with
trees, rocks or unpadded lift line pylons, as well as slopes
where other skiers jump without being able to see their landing
spot.
We also recommend that they consult a member
of the local ski patrol about where such danger spots are
in the area where they are skiing.
We recommend the use of glasses or contacts
on the ski slope if the skier needs them for everyday use,
and the use of yellow colored filters for goggles when light
is flat to help spot variations in the snow.
Helmet
or not? | Choosing
a Pair of Ski Goggles| Fitting
Your Goggles to Your Helmet | Sizing
Helmets |
How
To Buy Ski Helmets | Before
You Buy a Ski Helmet |
