If you're going to be on the mountain, you've got to be safe. You could be the most amazingly skilled and experienced skier or boarder in the world, but that won't help you if someone's ski falls off when they're in the chair lift above you.
Ok, so that's pretty unlikely, but you never know when something might happen that could cause you major bodily harm, especially if you like working the back country. Why take the chance?
A Norwegian study published in February 2006 in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that using a helmet was associated with a 60% reduction in the risk of a head injury.
When buying a helmet, this is what you should look for:
- The back of the helmet should be cut high enough for unobstructed head and neck movement.
- You want a painted polycarbonate shell, which will stand up to years of use.
- It should fit nice and snug so it stays on in case you or something else hits your head.
- It should be compatible with your goggles - make sure the goggle strap is long enough to fit around the helmet.
Fit's Tips: Make sure you like your helmet - if you don't - go out and buy one that you do because a helmet does your head no good when it's shoved in your hallway closet. Check out this high-tech tiara from R.E.D. - only $110.
D&G
Duccio Del Duca
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