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How does wearing a helmet protect a skier or snowboarder? Are they effective?

April 26, 2017effective helmet protect skier snowboarder wearing

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How does wearing a helmet protect a skier or snowboarder? Are they effective?

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Yes. Ski helmets are designed to resist impact. A number of research studies have shown that ski and snow board helmets are effective at preventing head injuries8. It is estimated that for every 10 people who wear a helmet, up to 6 may avoid head injuries9.