Why don't ski resorts require skiers/boarders to wear helmets?

snoskichk121 · 29-11-07, 03:32 PM

Hey guys i need help with this question because i am trying to do a argument paper for english. My topic is that: Ski Resorts need to require skiers and snowboarders to have ASTM/SEI approved helmets on when they ski in addition to stressing their rules of conduct because this will decrease the amount of fatalities, create a healthier and safer environment for all skiers and snowboarders, and it will increase the amount of new skiers and snowboarders.

But i need an answer to this question: Why don't ski resorts require skiers/boarders to wear helmets?

thanks to all in advance

danger · 29-11-07, 07:53 PM

I think it might take away some people, and few beginners hurt themselves unless the try something syupid

SkiCatDad · 18-12-07, 03:35 PM

Probably because there aren't any laws to enforce such a rule. There are disclaimers on your lift ticket (usually). In my state there is a law that kids under 13 or 14 must wear helmets when riding a bike.

I'd imagine there'd have to be enough injuries to get legislature to create such laws. In the 15 years I've skied Hunter Mountain I've only known of one death.

29-11-07, 03:32 PM	#1
snoskichk121 Ski Crazy Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 71	Why don't ski resorts require skiers/boarders to wear helmets? Hey guys i need help with this question because i am trying to do a argument paper for english. My topic is that: Ski Resorts need to require skiers and snowboarders to have ASTM/SEI approved helmets on when they ski in addition to stressing their rules of conduct because this will decrease the amount of fatalities, create a healthier and safer environment for all skiers and snowboarders, and it will increase the amount of new skiers and snowboarders. But i need an answer to this question: Why don't ski resorts require skiers/boarders to wear helmets? thanks to all in advance __________________ __________________ "For me, skiing is a necessity. I have a need for risk." -anonymous

29-11-07, 07:53 PM	#2
danger I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: richond, va Posts: 97	I think it might take away some people, and few beginners hurt themselves unless the try something syupid __________________

18-12-07, 03:35 PM	#3
SkiCatDad I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 25	Probably because there aren't any laws to enforce such a rule. There are disclaimers on your lift ticket (usually). In my state there is a law that kids under 13 or 14 must wear helmets when riding a bike. I'd imagine there'd have to be enough injuries to get legislature to create such laws. In the 15 years I've skied Hunter Mountain I've only known of one death.