Ski Helmet Use Surging Amongst Youth And Elderly, More Stagnant Among Middle Aged

Ski Helmet Use Surging Amongst Youth And Elderly, More Stagnant Among Middle Aged

ASPEN -- Ski helmet use is surging overall and is particularly popular among kids and older folks, but there are still pockets of resistance among some age groups of skiers and riders, according to a national survey by the industry.

Nearly half of all skiers and riders wore helmets last season, according to an annual demographic survey performed by members of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Usage climbed to 48 percent in 2008-09 from 43 percent the season before.

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