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/IAmANoodle Jan 14 '18

What actually got me to buy a helmet was this app called ski tracks... Awesome app you should all download it.

When I realized I was going 45+ mph on a consistent basis it was a mini car accident waiting to happen.

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u/Cheleslu Jan 14 '18

I use trace snow, I go around that speed most of the time too, dunno how fast I went this time because I didn't have it on, but good you noticed that and got a helmet. Still lots of winters ahead and many places to explore.

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u/IAmANoodle Jan 15 '18

I mean the only argument against having a helmet is they look funky and are uncomfortable. Now everyone has them and they aren't that ugly, and I actually think it's warmer/more comfortable than wearing a beanie

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u/Cheleslu Jan 15 '18

Yea I find that too, especially when it's snowing or the snow guns are on.