2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:17 pm
#16
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
How does one protect against collarbone injuries anyway?
In never got this "one thing is better than the other" rivalry, it just seems silly to me. Just enjoy the slopes and be safe.
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
Last edited by iaink; Dec 3rd 2009 at 5:19 pm.
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:21 pm
#17
happy daisy
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
Because there are more skiers than snowboarders I imagine.
How does one protect against collarbone injuries anyway?
In never got this "one thing is better than the other" rivalr, it just seems silly to me. Just enjoy the slopes and be safe.
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
How does one protect against collarbone injuries anyway?
In never got this "one thing is better than the other" rivalr, it just seems silly to me. Just enjoy the slopes and be safe.
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
i love em all equally :0)
just wish more locals here in europe felt the same way
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:23 pm
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
Because there are more skiers than snowboarders I imagine.
How does one protect against collarbone injuries anyway?
In never got this "one thing is better than the other" rivalr, it just seems silly to me. Just enjoy the slopes and be safe.
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
How does one protect against collarbone injuries anyway?
In never got this "one thing is better than the other" rivalr, it just seems silly to me. Just enjoy the slopes and be safe.
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:26 pm
#19
happy daisy
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
The stats on helmet usage make interesting reading. Despite >50% helmet usage now, the fatality rate remains almost exactly the same as when no one used them. Something to do with instilling overconfidence, or else the kind of accidents that created enough G force to kill people still exceed a fatal level even with a helmet (just not by as much)
They do prevent minor injuries though.
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:29 pm
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
My arse protector was provided by a combination of the Sleaman Brewery and Tim Hortons, but it takes years to fit
Dont get me wrong, I'll be in a helmet. I just dont expect it to work miracles if I hit a tree at speed.
Last edited by iaink; Dec 3rd 2009 at 4:38 pm.
Dec 3rd 2009, 4:30 pm
#22
happy daisy
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
i've seen skiers with those padded back and chest doobreys. call me stupid but how does that work?
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:11 pm
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
I wish they'd been around 10 years or so ago (not that I'd have worn one, probably - but I'll certainly consider it today). I stuffed my back (compression fractures in T12 and L1) in a bad fall in the French alps and had to be carted off the mountain in the orange toboggan, then strapped up in a splendid Smurf-blue fibreglass cast, from my armpits to my hipbone, for a while. Thankfully I suffer no long-term effects but haven't ventured out onto the slopes since. This year I've promised to take my son up to the bunny slopes at Glen Eden - it's about time I got back on skis.
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:13 pm
#26
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
I impaled myself in the ribs with a ski pole last winter (snapped it in half). Some more padding in that area might have reduced the bruising somewhat.
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:16 pm
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
I now have two of these knee braces for my knees, not 100% effective but definitely help you fall better. They actually provide some resistance from the force of a fall so that your lower leg is prevented from twisting and damaging further knee ligaments.
In my opinion the biggest danger is from kids listening to music while riding or skiing.
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:21 pm
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
There are an amazing amount of gadgets out there that can help you fall better.
I now have two of these knee braces for my knees, not 100% effective but definitely help you fall better. They actually provide some resistance from the force of a fall so that your lower leg is prevented from twisting and damaging further knee ligaments.
In my opinion the biggest danger is from kids listening to music while riding or skiing.
I now have two of these knee braces for my knees, not 100% effective but definitely help you fall better. They actually provide some resistance from the force of a fall so that your lower leg is prevented from twisting and damaging further knee ligaments.
In my opinion the biggest danger is from kids listening to music while riding or skiing.
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:23 pm
#29
happy daisy
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Re: 2009 / 2010 ski injuries . . .
I wish they'd been around 10 years or so ago (not that I'd have worn one, probably - but I'll certainly consider it today). I stuffed my back (compression fractures in T12 and L1) in a bad fall in the French alps and had to be carted off the mountain in the orange toboggan, then strapped up in a splendid Smurf-blue fibreglass cast, from my armpits to my hipbone, for a while. Thankfully I suffer no long-term effects but haven't ventured out onto the slopes since. This year I've promised to take my son up to the bunny slopes at Glen Eden - it's about time I got back on skis.
Dec 3rd 2009, 5:23 pm
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