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In response to "either that, or we're using a freak occurence to imply an increased risk that doesn't actually exist. -- nm" by znufrii

it's not the like the results are "catastrophic brain injury" or "nothing".

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Mar 18 '09, 07:34

It's not that Richardson is Roethlisberger - while helmet use on ski slopes is growing, it's not to the point of it being like motorcycle helmets yet. However, the point is that just because you're on a bunny hill doesn't mean that your risk of head injury from falling is dismissible.

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i hit my head two weeks ago. dave and i have been 'discussing' that we should all be wearing helmets next time. yesterday's news just solidified it. -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:36 3
- you're discussing and he's nodding his head? ;-) -- nm - zork Mar 18, 07:38 2
  - actually the opposite, he wanted me to wear one and i was resisting.... -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:39 1
    - awwww, he cares! -- nm - zork Mar 18, 07:51
my point is more that she might have had an underlying condition that precipitated the fall and put her at higher risk for injury than a normal skier - znufrii Mar 18, 07:36 3
- you don't ski, do you? -- nm - Andie with the black velvet band Mar 18, 07:37 2
  - *nodding* - Reagen Mar 18, 07:38
  - like I said, i've only been once. -- nm - znufrii Mar 18, 07:37

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it's not the like the results are "catastrophic brain injury" or "nothing".

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