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Welcome to SkiHelmets.org

August 14, 2009 · 2 Comments

SkiHelmets.org is one of the most trusted names in Ski and Snowboard Helmets. We are not a retailer. Our mission is simple. We are dedicated to providing the general public with the most up to date and expansive selection of Ski Helmets, Ski Helmet News and other items relating to snowsports safety. If you have any feedback, we greatly welcome it. This site was built for YOU. Enjoy your visit to Skihelmets.org. The 2009 Ski Season has begun in Colorado and around the world and we hope that with education and awareness we can help reduce the number of deaths on the slopes this season and for season’s... [Click Here to Read More]

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The Premier Ski Helmet Dealers

August 14, 2009 · Comments Off

The most common question we get at SkiHelmets.com is, “Where is the best place to buy a Ski helmet Online?”. We have partnered with a few of the top online outdoor sport retailers and are happy to present you with a list of extremely trusted and dependable retailers. Featured Retailers The following retailers have met or exceeded the highest quality standards and professionalism that we require at SkiHelmets.org. We highly recommend shopping with any of them. Altrec.com Backcountry.com Skis.com MooseJaw.com REI.com Additional Retailers While we are fans of the stores... [Click Here to Read More]

News

Ski Helmets cut ski injuries by 35%: study

February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

By Colette Derworiz, Canwest News Service They may not be mandatory for skiers and snowboarders, but a new study by University of Calgary scientists proves people who wear helmets on the slopes are much less likely to suffer head injuries in a fall. The article, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, encourages the use of helmets among skiers and snowboarders. “It’s safer to ski and snowboard with a helmet as opposed to not wearing one,” said Kelly Russell, a PhD student at the U of C who’s the lead author of the paper. “Helmets do work.” The... [Click Here to Read More]

New Rules

New Ski Helmet Bill Proposed in California by Senator Yee

January 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

By Matt Sampson – SkiHelmets.org Director ARVADA, CO – We are very excited to announce that California State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) has proposed a new ski helmet law for anyone under 18 on the slopes in California. The bill was introduced the past Wednesday. At skihelmets.org, we understand the magnitude of such a bill and applaud Senator Yee for his efforts. Opinions will be very mixed on this one and we all look forward to see what ends up happening. California could be a leader in this arena (similar to their environmental policies that so many states try to emulate).... [Click Here to Read More]

Opinion

Shame on Ski Instructors not wearing a Ski Helmet

January 11, 2010 · 3 Comments

By Matt Sampson – SkiHelmets.org Director ARVADA, COLORADO – As a Colorado Native and long time lover of skiing and the outdoors, I was very excited this season to get my three kids (7,5 and 3) on the slopes again. My wife and I decided this year to put our two older boys in weekly lessons and we committed to bringing our daughter (3) to the slopes a few times this season as well to start getting used to the idea of skiing before she starts lessons next season. After researching the various options, we decided to try out the programs up at Eldora Ski Resort (Eldora.com) for a number... [Click Here to Read More]

Stories

2011 Ski & Snowboard Helmet Preview

January 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Transworld Business recently published a few previews of ski and snowboard helmets with a “ramped up rad factor” coming down the pipes for the 2010/2011 ski season. While these designs are still subject to slightly change, here is a pretty good preview of what you can expect from the snowboard helmet side of things next season. Once again, the skateboard influence is strong on these updated snowboard helmets. Here is the article from Transworld Business: 2010/11 Snowboard Helmet Preview by: mike lewis January 25 2010 Helmets have rapidly become one of the hottest selling items for specialty... [Click Here to Read More]

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Ski Helmets Encouraged for All Research Says

Head injuries reduced without harm to neck, researchers finds SUNDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) — Helmets reduce skiers’ and snowboarders’ risk of head injury by 35 percent and don’t increase the risk of neck injury, a new study shows. Some people believe that helmets may increase the risk of...

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Ski Helmets cut ski injuries by 35%: study

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You are 35% safer with a ski helmet says study

That’s the finding of a recent survey by Canadian scientists. It also claims there is no added risk of neck injury according to the researchers. It’s one of the most comprehensive studies yet. The article appears in the Canadian Medical Association Journal and examines 12 separate studies conducted over...

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Review of studies says ski helmets reduce head injuries

By Shannon Montgomery (CP) CALGARY — Putting on a helmet before skiing or snowboarding down the slopes reduces the chances of a head injury by about 35 per cent without any risk children will hurt their necks from the added weight, suggests a review of scientific studies. The analysis, published in Monday’s...

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Opinion: Ski Helmet Law could Hurt Business

Helmets should be personal choice: ski hill manager Skiers should not be forced to wear helmets when they hit the slopes, the manager of a New Brunswick ski hill says. Safety advocates say ski hills should refuse to sell lift tickets to those not wearing helmets. But Jason Crawford, the manager of Crabbe Mountain near...

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More Skiers & Snowboarders are wearing ski helmets in Montana

By AMANDA RICKER, Chronicle Staff Writer Jay Wilson, 18, started wearing a ski helmet this winter because helmets are lighter and more comfortable then they used to be. Pam Meunier, 55, started wearing a helmet in 1998 after Sonny Bono died when he hit a tree skiing. Judy Hovan, 62, wears a helmet because “you...

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Vonn picks winning ski helmet design for Olympics

DENVER – In a surprise move to many Coloradans, Lindsey Vonn passed on the Colorado design entry for her ski helmet in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vonn announced Thursday via teleconference at the SIA Snow Show in Denver her top choice for her helmet design. She picked entrant Laddie’s design from Pocatello,...

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Father Continues His Fight for Safety Improvements to Prevent Injuries and Deaths at California Ski Resorts

He Urges Support of AB 1652 to Save Lives and Prevent Further Skiing and Snowboarding Tragedies Like the One that Took His Daughter’s life SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ — It was almost four years ago to this day that young Jessica Gregorie traveled from her home in San Francisco for a day of...

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Another Bill in CA would require Ski Helmets for employees

Bill would require death reports from ski resorts Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau Monday, January 25, 2010 Sacramento - California ski resorts would have to publish reports on how many people are injured or killed on the slopes, increase safety measures, and force minors and employees to wear helmets, under...

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