In November 2009, Chris Davenport, Stian Hagen, and Andrea Binning donned mens ski helmets and ventured towards the bottom of the world in search for the ski lines of their hopes and dreams. During their journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, the team discovered a new insight from the charm of ski mountaineering and of the depths of human relationship to the great outdoors. Their journey is told here.
A skier’s head is shielded by a specially fashioned helmet.
Ski helmets provide a dual role: for a start to afford a good defense against knocks and shocks and second to insulate against the temperatures.
In addition to rendering protection, a ski helmet is put together with fashion in mind.
Ski helmets are available in the market in three common styles: full shell, short shell, and full face models.
Some manufacturers such as Salomon ski helmets provide add-ons such as ear-phone connections, for example bluetooth ski helmets. The Salomon helmet range is a good example of a fashionable ski helmet.
It is vital that a ski helmet fits. Any movement could reduce the helmet’s protection.
There are a number of sets of safety regulations that cover ski helmets including ASTM, Snell and CEN 1077.
Studies have shown that skiers who wear a helmet have a significantly reduced likelihood of injury.
