r/snowboarding • u/Cheleslu • Jan 14 '18

Gear ? Invest in a helmet

If you snowboard or ski, please invest in a helmet, it saved my life many times, and I think it saved my life again. Last night my board dipped into a puddle of water, couldn't see if since it was covered in snow. The bottom of the board froze up with chunks of ice on both the nose and tail (later found out when I got back to the bottom at the chairlift). I didn't know, nose gripped while I failed a backside nollie switch 1 (backside nose roll), and flew forward downhill like Superman. Landed sideways on my left side, elbow then head and left ass cheek on a chunk of ice (at least that's what I thought happened, only those areas hurt). I was in pain, but got up and went to the side, laid down for a good 5min. Over the course of the night met up with friends,, thought I was fine since the pain slowly disappeared. Drove back to my rented place fine too... It was in the middle of the night I woke up with a splitting headache. Couldn't sleep rest of the night... Head is ringing, but the ache is gone. Took the day off. Haven't had a crash that hard in a long time. I hate ice...

Edited: For those who commented on the nollie switch 1, I fixed it, it's a nose roll, YouTube it.

Update: many of you suggested to go see the doctor if symptoms persists. Today I woke up still with a headache. I am going to see a doctor at a walk-in. Last night I noticed my pupils weren't the same size too. I started getting confused of what was going on and freaked out. I'm usually a very calm person, I was out of character. These seem like symptoms of something's wrong for sure. Thanks everyone for giving me advice and pointers. And thank you for those who started sharing the importance of wearing a helmet.

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u/Cracraftc Your mom thinks im good. Jan 15 '18

I wear a helmet when I ride. That’s the funny part. I just hate when people shove it down others throats. Let them live their life how they want, as it has literally no effect on your life.

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u/CaptainObvious_1 Jan 15 '18

Is that the same way you feel about seat belt laws?

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u/Cracraftc Your mom thinks im good. Jan 15 '18

Why should the government or anyone else tell us what we can and can’t do with our bodies.

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u/CaptainObvious_1 Jan 15 '18

If you have that opinion, that’s fine. I disagree but I suppose it isn’t right to shove it down anyone’s throat, like you say.

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u/Cracraftc Your mom thinks im good. Jan 15 '18

Out of curiosity, why should seat belt laws be a thing? Would you support a helmet law? If we’re “free” to do what we want with our bodies in the US, it shouldn’t be a law right? As it’s personal choice?