Gov. Brown vetoes ski helmet bill in CA
Sacramento — Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday smacked down what he called overbearing and expensive proposals for state regulations by vetoing bills that would require that kids wear helmets when on ski slopes and increase fines for people who talk on cell phones or text while driving. The move came as lawmakers this week consider [...]
Study Finds Ski Helmets Reduce Injury But Not Death
A study of ski helmet use in North America by the country’s National Ski Area’s Association (NSAA) has found that growing helmet use over the past decade has reduced injuries, but not deaths. More than half of American skiers now wear helmets to ski or board and head injuries have reduced by more than 50% [...]
No Ski Helmet in NJ or CA? Get our your wallet.
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 [...]
2010 Ski Helmet Reviews: New York Times
Originally published by the New York Times | by Stephen Krcmar SKIERS and snowboarders have one thing in common: falling is often part of their alpine experience. Although most crashes injure only the ego, some high-profile accidents — like the death of the actress Natasha Richardson last year on a beginner ski trail — have [...]
Ski Helmets cut ski injuries by 35%: study
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 [...]
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, Idaho. Vonn had [...]
Ski helmets may soon be mandatory in California
BY Emily Holding Tuesday, 19 January 2010 14:11 Children under the age of 18 are used to grabbing their helmets before going for a bike ride, but soon they may have to put on a helmet before hitting the slopes as well if Senate Bill 880 is passed. The bill, introduced last week by Senator [...]
Is ski industry lagging on public support for Ski Helmets?
Demand for standardized headgear is there, but manufacturers reluctant As the ski season hits its stride across Canada, the issue of mandatory helmets on the slopes is once again gaining traction. “The market demand is out there,” says Anthony Toderian, spokesman for the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). “It’s really up to the manufacturers now.” The [...]
Ski Helmet advocate honored with Award
A West Vancouverite who has been leading the charge for increased helmet use in the snowsports industry and improved brain injury prevention programs nationwide this week received a prestigious award recognizing contributions in the field. Richard Kinar, a regular Whistler visitor and skier, on Saturday (Nov. 14) was to receive the Dr. Tom Pashby Safety [...]
Ski Season in Colorado Starts Today!
It’s a tight race every year and this year (as is typical most years) Loveland Ski Area will be the first Colorado Resort to open. The lifts just started an hour ago, so Ski Season is underway! We at SkiHelmets.org want to encourage all skiers and snowboarders to wear ski helmets. Take note that the [...]
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