Snowbasin Resort: Skier Casualty Tied to Tree Collision [iframe id=”https://www.ksl.com/api/jwplayer/player.php?file=https://media.ksl.com/1483229959-1369328276.mp4&image=//media.ksl.com/1483229959-1369328276.jpg&width=640&height=360″] Snowbasin Resort: This past Saturday Ski Patrol at Snowbasin Resort found the body of 24-year-old Ryan Roberts of Ogden, Utah. Roberts had been skiing inbounds when he apparently collided with a tree. There were no reported witnesses. Just after 1:00 pm the Snowbasin Ski Patrol came across Roberts. According to Weber County sheriff’s Lt. Nate Hutchinson, patrol called for […] Industry News Robin Azer | January 3, 2017 0 Comments
World’s First Smart Helmet- The New Meaning of Connectivity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eC7ZrAkGl4 We live in a time where connectivity couldn’t be easier. We have smartphones, POV cameras, and bluetooth that allow us to document and share our lives in real time. The question- “What did you do today?” – is no longer needed because most of us already know. The engineers over at Forcite have created the world’s first smart helmet for […] SnowBrains | October 7, 2015 2 Comments
Do Action Cameras Cause Injuries? | From ‘REC’ to Wreck Well, do they? They seem to be ever-present in any extreme sports group, from freeskiers, to B.A.S.E. jumpers, to kiteboarders and mountain bikers. It has never been so easy to self-promote, to show your buddies exactly how rad you get. […] Chaz Diamond | April 4, 2014 1 Comment
A Helmet That Tells You When To Replace It: POC has just released a helmet that tells you when it’s time to replace it via a green or red light on the helmet. This POC helmet has a sensor that monitors impacts and deformation of the hlemet liner. Up until now, it’s been tough to know when a helmet is done. Impacts and material breakdown are the biggest reasons that one should replace a helmet, but they can be difficult to detect. POC’s new helmet is called the Skull Orbic Comp H.I. MIPS helmet […] Gear SnowBrains | February 21, 2014 0 Comments
Brain Post: Video of Crash Test Ski Dummies Hitting Trees Head-On for Science “The study revealed that skiers wearing a helmet experienced at least two-thirds less force than those not wearing one.” “At just 20 kilometers per hour, the head encounters nearly two tons of force if the skier is not wearing a helmet.” “If you were to wear a helmet wearing seeing numbers about 36 G. It’s tranquil in its context. You’re perhaps going to have a headache, you’ll certainly […] Brains SnowBrains | December 2, 2013 0 Comments
Brain Labs: Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet Purpose: The Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet is an all mountain half-shell helmet which provides a higher degree of cranial protection non-specific mountain bike helmets. The Cyphon SL features a BOA fastening system and allows use with goggles. Materials and Procedure: The Cyphon SL helmet was tested and worn in an all mountain atmosphere throughout British Columbia’s West Coast. Compared […] Biking Eric Behn | August 8, 2013 1 Comment
Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 | First Impressions Purpose: This summer we have had the opportunity to test and review the Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 full face helmet. This helmet doesn’t break the budget, retailing for $129.95 USD but is a very solid and stylish looking helmet. Materials and Method: The first impressions have been obtained through a few days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and regular out-of-the-box inspection. […] Gear Eric Behn | July 8, 2013 1 Comment
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