Helmets would be required by law for all downhill skiers and snowboarders in Nova Scotia if legislation introduced Tuesday is passed.
The new law would go into effect next November. The province has three ski resorts that open regularly every year.
Many CBC Community members commenting on the story said making ski helmets mandatory was overkill.
"Pretty soon there will be legislation requiring us to wear helmets when we are outdoors," said skeptical1.
"I've been wearing a helmet for the past five or so years and couldn't imagine skiing without one now, but I find this law to be completely unnecessary. Right in the article it says 11 people since 2000 have suffered injuries because of not wearing a helmet - one per year!" said nmm666.
Commenters who support the law, like tovemagret, were in the minority:
"I am totally amazed at all the negative comments. It certainly won't hurt you to wear a helmet and will save your life if you crash into a tree or another skier. We in our family ski at Whistler and wear helmets. We feel it is in our best interests. There are too many wild skiers and boarders here," said tovemagret.
The new law would go into effect next November. The province has three ski resorts that open regularly every year.
Many CBC Community members commenting on the story said making ski helmets mandatory was overkill.
"Pretty soon there will be legislation requiring us to wear helmets when we are outdoors," said skeptical1.
"I've been wearing a helmet for the past five or so years and couldn't imagine skiing without one now, but I find this law to be completely unnecessary. Right in the article it says 11 people since 2000 have suffered injuries because of not wearing a helmet - one per year!" said nmm666.
Commenters who support the law, like tovemagret, were in the minority:
"I am totally amazed at all the negative comments. It certainly won't hurt you to wear a helmet and will save your life if you crash into a tree or another skier. We in our family ski at Whistler and wear helmets. We feel it is in our best interests. There are too many wild skiers and boarders here," said tovemagret.
