Skiing Defence - Including ski helmets with audio.

Skiers are secured by a number of items of clothing e.g.:

• A jacket
• Ski Boots
• Head defense
• Mitts

A skier’s head is defended by a specifically designed helmet.

Ski helmets provide a joint function: firstly to provide security against knocks and shocks and the second is to insulate against the temperatures.

A ski helmet is a fashion object as well as a protective device and are available in many colors and styles.

There are three generic different types of ski helmet: full-face, short shell and full shell.

Some manufacturers such as Salomon ski helmets provide add-ons such as ski helmets with audio, for example bluetooth ski helmets. The Salomon Brigade helmet is a good example of a ski helmet with audio functionality.

It is vital that a ski helmet fits. Any movement could reduce the helmet’s protection.

The production of ski helmets is governed by several sets of safety regulations.

Studies have shown that skiers who wear a helmet have a significantly reduced likelihood of injury.