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Q: How much protection can a helmet give me?
A: Helmets do have limits and users need to be aware of them. However, a helmet can make a difference in reducing or preventing injury and many skiers and snowboarders today are choosing to wear them. Helmets are designed to reduce the severity of head injuries, but they are most effective at providing protection from a direct blow to the head at speeds of 12 mph or slower. Keep in mind, if you lose control and hit a tree, object or another skier at moderate or high speed, a helmet may not prevent or reduce a serious injury. It’s important that the user doesn’t think that he can take more risks because he’s wearing a helmet and therefore will be more protected. This is known as a false sense of security. The user, whether wearing a helmet or not, should always ski responsibly and within his or her ability.