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Skiers', snowboarders' noggins need better protection, says CMAJ - Montreal Gazette

Skiers', snowboarders' noggins need better protection, says CMAJ Montreal Gazette Many ski and snowboard helmets sold in Canada provide about as much protection from brain injuries as toques, Canada's top medical journal is warning. "Helmets are a no-brainer. Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and catastrophic ... and more »

Snowboarder saved during avalanche thanks to airbag - WTAM.com

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Snowboarder saved during avalanche thanks to airbag WTAM.com (THE BLAZE) -- For snowboarders and skiers, avalanches on infrequently traveled slopes can happen without warning. But, there is technology that can help save their lives in the event of an avalanche: an airbag system. Gizmodo reports that Meesh Hytner ... Snowboarding Airbag Saves Pro-Snowboarder From Avalanche (VIDEO)Huffington Post UK Technology saves woman from Colorado avalancheKAJ18 Kalispell Montana News all 23 news articles »

Snowboarders more injury-prone than skiers: study - Reuters

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Snowboarders more injury-prone than skiers: study Reuters By Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders. Snowboarding Vs. Skiing: Is One Safer Than the Other?Yahoo! Sports Skiers vs. Snowboarders: Who Gets Injured More?Huffington Post all 6 news articles »

Snowboarders injured more than skiers - PlanetSKI.eu

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Snowboarders injured more than skiers PlanetSKI.eu Wrist injuries were the most common in snowboarders and knee injuries, usually a tear to the ACL, the most common skier injury. Ask any skier though who has torn their ACL though and they will tell you it is a serious injury that takes an operation, ... and more »

Easton's Red Bull Butter Cup event going on as planned Saturday - Lehighvalleylive.com

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Easton's Red Bull Butter Cup event going on as planned Saturday Lehighvalleylive.com By Edward Sieger | The Express-Times Snowboarders will maneuver through the Downtown this weekend as planned, despite a mild winter that's barely produced any snow since October. Organizers of the Red Bull Butter Cup will haul in tons of snow to build ... and more »