Ski Helmets - A Vital Ski Accessory

The importance of wearing ski helmets while on the slopes cannot be accentuated enough in recent days

. Especially in connection with several recent ski accidents, it has been proven that wearing a ski helmet could protect us from fatalities. The research shows that wearing ski helmets whilst snowboarding or skiing can cut the risk of head injury by 35%.In recent report published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the Association looked at 46,564 recreational skiers and snowboarders in the US, Europe and Asia and the results showed that helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 60% in some cases.

So why are there still cases when skiers underestimate this important ski accessory? Generally there is a misconception that only a major impact will lead to a serious injury, disability or death resulting from a head injury. The truth however is that sometimes even minor bang to the head, can have a serious consequences which could even result in death. Peter McCabe, Chief Executive of Headway said "There is no such thing as an innocuous bang to the head, even a relatively minor injury can have serious effects if not recognised and treated immediately." Therefore a simple thing like ski helmet can play vital role in preventing severe brain injuries with potentially life-long damaging consequences. The most experienced skiers can counter argue this point with the fact that excellent skiing abilities can perhaps assist with avoiding major accidents. The figures show that the ski or snowboarding accidents happen on various kind of slopes regardless of whether they are red, blue or black runs. For this reason, it is necessary to increase awareness that wearing a ski helmet whether you are a child or an adult or a new starter or even the most advanced level skier, is inevitable.

Whenever a ski or snowboarding accident occurs, it is important to receive medical attention and/or examination should you bang your head. The medical examination determines the severity of potential head injuries. Industry figures show that in the last year alone helmet sales have increased by 58% people are now beginning to realise the importance of wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding.

Although perhaps not one of the most attractive or fashionable ski accessories, the ski helmets have proven to save lives. In many cases they have reduced the severity of head injury and thus have shown us that they are a vital ski accessory. They can easily be hired directly in the ski resorts or purchased from specialised shops. The investment in such a seemingly minor accessory like ski helmet is a good step towards awareness of increased safety on the slopes as well as protecting our health.

by: Mark Kempster

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