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Originally Posted by Tacopuck
I dont wear a helmet 90% of the time. To me I find my self much more self aware of my surroundings, terrain quality, other parties (cars, pedestrians, cyclists).
The only time I go for the helmet is if I'm riding on highway with cars going upwards of 100km/hr. Which is rare considering i spend most of my time in the city, paths or on closed roads.
People always try to convince me to wear one, but funny thing is they are always the one falling off their bike, hitting obstacles, or hurting them self. I have never had a an accident or a near miss.
I understand why a public policy can never advocate no helmets, but for me I find my risk profile drastically changes with wearing a helmet for the worse.
Same theory applies to when I snowboard, ie when I'm just riding I do not wear, however if I'm going into a terrain park to do jumps, rails, ect... I wear one.
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I do not see how wearing a helmet would make someone less aware of their surroundings?
As far as snowboard/skiing it blows my mind that anyone would prefer anything but a helmet, even if you are not concerned about the safety benefits they are so much warmer then a toque/hat, your goggles generally fit/stay in place better.
Dunno I suppose its possible that putting on a helmet would drastically change how you ride but to me its like putting on a baseball hat or brushing my teeth. just part of the everyday.