Helmets, yes or no?

bhayne · Sep 20, 2006, 09:58 AM

I have been a competitive skiier when I was younger and now I'm a dad teaching my daughter.

I see all the little ones wearing helmets. I never wore a helmet and I have seen injuries from toes to necks. I can't remember ever seeing a head injury.

My daughter has been skiing since 3 and now she is 6. She is very good for her age but I get these looks and comments from other parents because she has no helmet.

Is there just too many helmet making companies trying to capitalizing on scare tequniques or should I break down and pick one up for her? As for a helmet for myself, don't even go there. I'll wait until my life insurance demands it before you'll outfit me in one of those!!

happylady123 · Aug 2, 2007, 11:02 AM

Well I teach figure skating, and they require the kids under 5 to wear a helmet in group classes. It's optional in other cases. For beginners I think it's good, but your daughter sounds like she knows what she's doing when skiing. I don't think a helmet at this point is necessary.



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