Helmets for Skiers - A Brief Critique

Protection In support of Skiers - Salomon helmets.

There are a number of items of clothing that will safeguard a skier from being harmed, for example:

• Outdoor jackets
• Protective Boots
• Head protection
• Gloves

Head protection is provided for the skier by a helmet.

Ski helmets are designed specifically to insulate and protect against shocks.

A ski helmet is a fashion object as well as offering protection and come in many colors and designs.

There are three conventional styles of ski helmet: full-face, short shell and full shell.

Fashion is also provided through additional functions such as ear-phones plugs for listening to music. The Salomon helmet range is a good example of a fashionable ski helmet.

It is vital that a ski helmet fits. Any movement could reduce the helmet’s protection.

The production of ski helmets is governed by several sets of safety regulations.

In general skiers and snowboarders who wear a ski helmets are around 30% less likely to suffer a head injury.

Young adults Skiing Without Ski Helmets Anticipated to be Outlawed

Sacremento law makers are considering a proposal from Senator Leland Yee to fine parents of children who ski without helmets. The fine is part of a bill introduced this year.

A study showing that kids ski helmets can cut the risk of head injury by fifty percent inspired Sen Lee to draft the bill.

There is opposition from individual lawmaker. Sen Tom Harman, Rep told the Los Angeles Times the bill begs the question of how far government would be wise to go in defending individuals from themselves.