The protective effects of helmets in skiers and snowboarders

Having recently returned from a ski trip to my favourite resort in
Austria I was struck by the huge increase in helmet wearing on the slopes.
Prior to the trip I had some concerns about how wearing a helmet might
interfere with my enjoyment but was delighted to find that my fears were
unfounded.

I thought back to over ten years ago when I first started wearing a
cycle helmet and, again, once I wore it the first time it felt like I had
never been without. So, those of you who are afraid to commit, take the
step, you won't regret it!

If still unconvinced, try the following:

1. Get your partner to try on a helmet.

2. Take a hammer and, with moderate intensity, strike your partner on
the head.

3. Now ask your partner to take off the helmet.

4. (Offer to) strike your partner's head with the same moderate
intensity.

5. Observe response.