How Safe is Your Helmet? Ski Helmet Usage in the United States According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmet use has steadily increased over the last ten years. And that’s a good change. Any time you step onto the mountain, head injuries become a risk. (I feel silly even writing this, but I also remember a time way back when…) Helmet safety is critical […] Brains Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Ski Helmet Maker Smith Files Lawsuit Against Competitor Anon In recent years ski helmets have seen a flurry of innovation that has helped prevent or decrease the severity of head injuries. One of the most notable advancements is introducing integrated rubber films that help spread out and dampen impacts to a rider’s head. Founded in 2010, one of the first companies to patent this technology, Koroyd, partners with various […] Industry News Andrew | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Access Introduces BC Air Ski and Snowboard Helmets Backcountry Access recently introduced their new BC Air backcountry ski and snowboard helmet. If you’re like me, you do a lot of backcountry touring in terrain where you might want to be wearing your helmet on the way up while approaching your ski objective, as well as on the way down. I do a lot of Sierra spring and summer […] Gear Review Mike Bartholow | March 12, 2021 0 Comments
New Study of Ski Helmet Use Urges Importance of Responsible Skiing The snow has fallen in northern New England, and skiers and snowboarders are getting ready to hit the slopes or trails. A new study by trauma surgeons at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) emphasizes that, while wearing a helmet can protect against some injuries, it has limited ability after certain impact forces. Skiing responsibly and within one’s abilities is critical to […] Brains SnowBrains | December 3, 2019 0 Comments
17-Year-Old Skier Walks Into Medical Clinic With “Knife-Shaped” Rock Punctured & Embedded in His Helmet A 17-year-old boy was skiing powder at The Remarkables ski resort in New Zealand last week when he crashed headfirst into some rocks. One rock punctured his helmet and stayed embedded in his helmet. He walked into the ski patrol shack with this rock sticking out of his helmet and scared the crap out of the staff there. It’s believed […] Industry News CrashBrains | July 17, 2017 0 Comments
STUDY: Ski Helmets Are Not Reducing Head Injures As Much As They Used To… According to a study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ski helmets aren’t reducing head injuries as much as they used to. “We observed an unexpected reduction in the protective effect of a skiing helmet. This may be due to new skiing trends in the alpine resorts.” – Conclusion in abstract of the study in British Journal of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2016 1 Comment
“Ski Helmet Use Isn’t Reducing Brain Injuries” | by New York Times Helmet use is at an all time high. According to the National Ski Areas Association 70% of skiers and riders in the USA use helmets. Head injuries while skiing and riding in the USA have nevertheless remained at the same rates they were at before helmets became popular. What’s the deal? Why do we have more helmets, but the same amount of head injuries? The New York Times digs deeper […] Featured Article SnowBrains | January 3, 2014 16 Comments
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