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- From: karner@austin.ibm.com (F. Karner)
- Subject: Re: Helmets (again): Skiing Safety
- Originator: frank@karner.austin.ibm.com
- Message-ID: <C1Fppv.2n6C@austin.ibm.com>
- Sender: frank@austin.ibm.com (F. Karner)
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 00:08:19 GMT
- References: <1993Jan22.005440.10469@wam.umd.edu> <1993Jan23.021800.15842@nas.nasa.gov> <1993Jan25.133323.28257@bmerh85.bnr.ca> <1993Jan25.190356.21397@nas.nasa.gov>
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- In article <1993Jan25.190356.21397@nas.nasa.gov>, leo@wk69.nas.nasa.gov (Leo Dagum) writes:
- > In article <1993Jan25.133323.28257@bmerh85.bnr.ca> paynter@bnr.ca (Stuart Paynter) writes:
- > >In article <1993Jan23.021800.15842@nas.nasa.gov>, eugene@wilbur.nas.nasa.gov (Eugene N. Miya) writes:
- > >|> In article <1993Jan22.005440.10469@wam.umd.edu> bgohari@wam.umd.edu
- > >|> (Babak Gohari) writes:
- > >|> Helmets: that frequently raised topic:
- >
- > This is just too ridiculous. If you look at the accident statistics for
- > skiing, it's somewhere between volleyball and table tennis. Why are we
- > talking about "a solution" when there isn't even a problem? If you're a
- > paranoid hypochondriac, then go ahead and wear a helmet, but I for one
- > refuse to have my vision and hearing obstructed by a safety device designed for
- > people who go straight down empty mountains at very high speeds, this is like
- > wearing a seatbelt when riding a motorcycle.
- >
- >
- > Leo Dagum
-
- Isn't the analogy: Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle more
- appropriate? In this state it is compulsory... You don't think
- they're helpful? Ask Gary Busey for his opinion on the subject.
-
- One cannot assume that all accidents that affect the head are
- caused by schussing down the mountain out of control. I had a very
- close call a few weeks ago, and definitely will look for a helmet in the
- future. You got to protect the 'ole coconut', you know.
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- DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this posting are mine
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