Ski Helmets: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Despite being a fun, recreational activity that people of all ages enjoy, skiing is not without risk. According to the National Ski Areas Association, an average of 40 people die each year due to ski-related accidents. Of course, not all winter sports accidents result in death. Roughly 600,000 people are injured each year in North America alone while skiing. 20 percent of those are head injuries.
Fact #2. Public awareness regarding the use of ski helmets started to rise in 2008. This is when two celebrities were involved in fatal skiing accidents. The following year, a mother of four collided with a German politician while skiing in Austria. The politician, who was wearing a helmet, survived, but the woman, who was not wearing a helmet, died.
Fact #3. No matter how well-constructed a helmet is, it won't protect you if it doesn't fit correctly. If you're unsure what size you wear, don't just buy one that correlates to your hat size. Instead, pull out a tape measure and get the true circumference of your head.
Fact #4. In addition to fit, there's a few other factors you'll want to consider when choosing a ski helmet. Almost all of them are constructed in one of two ways: injection molding or in-molding. Injection-molded models tend to be more durable and offer a little more protection, but are slightly bulkier. In-molded types are sleeker and lighter in weight. Each skier will have a different preference on which they find more comfortable.
Fact #5. If you wear ski goggles, you should make sure to check how well they work with your new helmet. Put your ski goggles on to ensure the helmet sits snugly on top of them. You don't want it to push them down on your face or hinder your vision.