geargrrl
Angel Diva
oooh he is! Until he opens his mouth and starts talking like Beavis & Butthead.
jeez that is SO funny.....
:ROTF:
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Helmet Rant.
- Thread starter oragejuice
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jeez that is SO funny.....
:ROTF:That's the best one!
Better yet, pick something YOU know you should do better but were not motivitated to do. Make it a challenge for yourself. And a helmet as a challenge for your roommate. Both of you would be better as a result.
Better friends too.
oragejuice
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thanks for all the tidbits. Yeah, I know, we've gone round and round this subject before. But... its always a topic of conversation.
SnowHot- Thanks for being honest. I realize that it's really "none of my business", but when I merely suggested such while we were talking about ski gear, she got extremely defensive, and for what I think are silly reasons. heh.
Anyways, we'll see how the entire thing goes, I'm tempted to pick up another helmet as a backup this winter, I might try offering for her to wear it to see what she thinks. Hrrm.
SnowHot- Thanks for being honest. I realize that it's really "none of my business", but when I merely suggested such while we were talking about ski gear, she got extremely defensive, and for what I think are silly reasons. heh.
Anyways, we'll see how the entire thing goes, I'm tempted to pick up another helmet as a backup this winter, I might try offering for her to wear it to see what she thinks. Hrrm.
DH bought a helmet, and had a tumble the next day that made him glad he'd done it.
I was chatting with a guy about my age on a lift one day, who was wearing a helmet for the second time, he said. The thought occurred to him, he said, that he was making his kids wear helmets, and he'd best walk the walk. After resisting for years, he'd discovered that he really liked it -- warmth, etc.
Karen in Boise
I was chatting with a guy about my age on a lift one day, who was wearing a helmet for the second time, he said. The thought occurred to him, he said, that he was making his kids wear helmets, and he'd best walk the walk. After resisting for years, he'd discovered that he really liked it -- warmth, etc.
Karen in Boise
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Example of a change of heart from one of my Non helmet wearing friends:
We started to do more tree skiing, as a group. One day, he refused to go into the trees with us and said he had a close call with a low lying limb on a previous run, hence deciding he needed to helmet shop.
I volunteered to help him shop to find the right fit and deal.
A week later he was skiing with a helmet and wondered why he didn't take the leap sooner.
Most who try a helmet don't go back to a hat. The same will probably happen with your room mate, OJ, but you have to be patient and cheerful about it.
We started to do more tree skiing, as a group. One day, he refused to go into the trees with us and said he had a close call with a low lying limb on a previous run, hence deciding he needed to helmet shop.
I volunteered to help him shop to find the right fit and deal.
A week later he was skiing with a helmet and wondered why he didn't take the leap sooner.
Most who try a helmet don't go back to a hat. The same will probably happen with your room mate, OJ, but you have to be patient and cheerful about it.
oragejuice
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The same will probably happen with your room mate, OJ, but you have to be patient and cheerful about it.
skimomma24
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I just wanted to say to you all that by reading this post, you have made me feel less self-conscious. This will be my first time ever wearing a helmet for skiing. I know, crazy. I bought one that I think is kinda cool, and hopefully protective enough. the only reason I got it, is because I will be a new instructor. But yes, I do make my kids wear one. Practice what I preach I suppose, right? I was just feeling self-conscious about the way it will look. But it definitely looks better than a concussion, or worse. So.. thanks.
skimomma24
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Haha! Thanks, great pic!
So can anyone tell me... I just pulled it out, and it's a Head Pro MOJO. Is that a good one? When I bought it, the guy there said it was good?? I don't know how to tell the difference with helmets. Other than purely on esthetics. ;)
So can anyone tell me... I just pulled it out, and it's a Head Pro MOJO. Is that a good one? When I bought it, the guy there said it was good?? I don't know how to tell the difference with helmets. Other than purely on esthetics. ;)
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
There is actually an impact rating for helmets, but I believe that the rating system is not consistent. What I look for in a helmet is that it fits correctly and doesn't obstruct my vision. IMO a helmet can have the highest impact rating but if it doesn't fit, then it won't do its job.
skimomma24
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thanks! It does have a safety rating, but I have no idea what it means. Just a bunch of letters/numbers. ??? It does fit, and looks half-decent, I think.
Helmets
Last season all the adults I ski with got helmets. All it takes is falling and hitting your head to scare you into getting a helmet. One benefit is you don't have to worry about hats. I bought one of those small beenies to wear under my helmet and I have never had a cold head.
Amanda
Last season all the adults I ski with got helmets. All it takes is falling and hitting your head to scare you into getting a helmet. One benefit is you don't have to worry about hats. I bought one of those small beenies to wear under my helmet and I have never had a cold head.
Amanda
