In the wake of a 16-year-old snowboarder's death on Grouse Mountain two years ago, the B.C. Coroners Service has released a report recommending mandatory helmet use on all B.C. ski hills. The report's author say it's unclear if a helmet would have prevented the youth's death. One ski industry expert says helmet use should not be legislated as educating skiers and snowboarders seems to already be working, with 85 per cent compliance in B.C. We asked: Should helmets be mandatory for skiers and snowboarders? Have your say at nsnews.com.
-Maria Spitale-Leisk
Andrea Gordon North Vancouver "I have two kids that have Grouse (winter) passes and they both wear helmets. Why wouldn't you protect them if you could?"
Geoff Harrington North Vancouver "I'll go along with statistics; whatever statistics back. I support wearing helmets for extreme and backcountry skiing in certain situations."
Daphne Pokasuwan North Vancouver "Yes, wear helmets. I have two kids and one was in the hospital with a concussion for not wearing a helmet."
Beverley Harris North Vancouver "Oh definitely, it should be mandatory. I mean, that young man died for not wearing a helmet; it's such a simple thing to do."
Fred Smith North Vancouver "Of course not. It's a good idea to wear a helmet when you cross the intersection, but it shouldn't be mandatory."
