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No Ski Helmet in NJ or CA? Get our your wallet.

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California and New Jersey are leading the charge for Ski Helmet Legislation this summer and fall as both states move forward on their proposed laws for mandatory use of Ski Helmets by kids under the age of 18. The California Assembly just passed Senate Bill 880 a week or so ago by a vote of 42 to 20. The bill is currently awaiting a Senate vote on Assembly amendments. New Jersey is also making great progress on their bill (S130). The legislation is very similar to the California bill and was passed with a staggering 33-2 vote. Once again, this bill is now waiting for approval from the State Assembly.... [Click Here to Read More]

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BREAKING NEWS: Ski Helmet Bill in CA Approved

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Shame on Ski Instructors not wearing a Ski Helmet

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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]

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Heavenly Supporting the Ski Helmet Bill

LAKE TAHOE — Truckee/Tahoe ski and snowboard resorts could be in for a flurry of strict regulations as early as the 2010-11 winter season should Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger OK a pair of bills moving through the state legislature. On Wednesday, the state senate passed SB880 by a 21-11 vote, and the assembly approved...

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No Ski Helmet in NJ or CA? Get our your wallet.

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CA: Gaines & Neillo butt heads over ski helmet bill

Ted Gaines and Roger Niello, two Republican assemblymen who are special election rivals for the late Sen. Dave Cox’s seat, clashed on the Assembly floor today over a bill that would require kids to wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding. The 1st Senate District in which they are running contains the largest...

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Student Conducting Study Into Ski Helmet Use

An MSc student at the University of Surrey is conducting an indepth study into the use of helmets in snow sports. Masters student Mary Ondrusz hopes to uncover the reasons why some skiers and snowboarders choose not to wear helmets. Ondrusz writes, “There is evidence to suggest that the use of helmets may reduce...

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Ski Safety Legislation Moves Forward Again in CA

Full Speed Ahead for Ski Safety Legislation Bills would require children to wear helmets, resorts to publish safety reports SACRAMENTO – Today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee approved (7-2) legislation to safeguard children who enjoy California’s alpine sports: skiing and snowboarding. SB 880, authored by Senator...

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BREAKING NEWS: Ski Helmet Bill in CA Approved

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OPINION: Ski Helmet Legislation Arrives, While Freedom of Choice Slowly Evaporates

Each time I begin a ski descent, I experience an overwhelming sensation of freedom that few other activities provide. My speed, route and frequency of turns all depend on my own decision making. At the same time, I feel completely responsible for my own safety, but some state governments appear to disagree. Last week,...

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VIDEO: Assemblyman proposes ski helmet law

ALBANY – If a Brooklyn assemblyman gets his way, ski helmets will soon become the latest example of something you’re required to use in New York State. Felix Ortiz makes no apology for wanting to require the protective headgear at ski areas. Government mandated health insurance is just the latest example...

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Ortiz (NY) pushes ski helmet mandate

Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, D-Brooklyn, is neither a skier nor a snowboarder — “We could not do that in Puerto Rico when I was growing up” — but he’s pushing a bill that would mandate the use of helmets for skiers and snowboarders at winter resorts throughout the state. The legislation would require resorts...

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NY Legislator pushes mandatory ski helmet law

ALBANY — Assemblyman Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn) is pushing his proposal to require all downhill skiers to wear protective helmets. He’ll be speaking to the media during an event Thursday morning. His bill would also require ski area operators to make available injury prevention literature and make helmets available...

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