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January 20, 1999
New Recommendations for Helmet Use While Skiing and Snowboarding![]() ![]() Head and brain injuries caused by skiing have been in the spotlight since celebrities Sonny Bono and Michael Kennedy both died in ski accidents about one year ago. Although skiing and snowboarding are generally safe sports, improvements in ski equipment and snow grooming methods have allowed people to ski faster. Recreational skiers can reach speeds of 40 miles per hour. Most ski injuries occur when people ski too fast, get out of control, and hit fixed objects like rocks or trees.
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