Wer trägt einen Skihelm? Helmtragequote auf österreichischen Skipisten in Abhängigkeit verschiedener Einflussfaktoren

Abstract

Objective of this study was to evaluate the actual helmet use on Austrian ski slopes depending on various factors as gender, age, and nationality, used type of gear, skiing ability and risk taking behaviour on slopes. In total, 63% of all observed subjects used ski helmets. However, significant differences have been found with regard to age, nationality, and skiing ability. While 78% of participants younger than 20 years used helmets, only 53% of those over 60 years were wearing ski helmets. Helmet use was significantly higher in locals compared to foreigners (75 vs. 52%) and in more skilled skiers compared to less skilled skiers (67 vs. 47%). No significant differences have been found with regard to gender, used type of gear, and risk taking behaviour. Thus, future helmet campaigns should also be aimed at older people, ski guest from other nations, and less skilled skiers.

The Russians Are the Fastest in Marathon Cross-Country Skiing: The “Engadin Ski Marathon”

“…Indeed, athletes from Russia and Austria, which were among the fastest nationalities, had a relatively young age; on the other hand, athletes from Finland, Sweden, and the USA, which were among the slowest, had relatively old age. The way age might impact performance is mostly due to the variation of performance-related physiological characteristics (e.g., aerobic capacity, body composition, and muscle strength) by age; however, age relates to other performance-related factors, such as the choice of equipment [ 22 , 23 ]. For instance, a recent survey highlighted that 78% of skiers younger than 20 years used helmets in contrast to 53% of those over 60 years [ 22 ].…”

Self-reported risk-taking and sensation-seeking behavior predict helmet wear amongst Canadian ski and snowboard instructors.

“…Expert skiers and snowboarders, those with advanced technical levels and more experience, also more commonly wore helmets (Buller et al, 2003; Ruedl, Sommersacher, et al, 2010). Indeed, in a study by Ruedl, Sommersacher, et al (2010), helmet use was significantly higher amongst more skilled skiers when compared to less skilled skiers. Skiers and riders who claimed to be beginners were much less likely to wear helmets than were those with more advanced techniques (Buller et al, 2003).…”

“…Buller et al (2003) demonstrated that helmet use was highest amongst skiers and snowboarders who practiced the sport more frequently. Expert skiers and snowboarders, those with advanced technical levels and more experience, also more commonly wore helmets (Buller et al, 2003; Ruedl, Sommersacher, et al, 2010). Indeed, in a study by Ruedl, Sommersacher, et al (2010), helmet use was significantly higher amongst more skilled skiers when compared to less skilled skiers.…”

Skilaufverletzungen im Schulsport und Möglichkeiten der Prävention

“…währleistet ist [21]. Um Verletzungen vorzubeugen, ist es daher auch wichtig, nicht nur einen Schutzhelm zu tragen, sondern auch die Geschwindigkeit an das individuelle Fahrkönnen und an die externen Bedingungen wie etwa Pistenbeschaffenheit und Wetter anzupassen [18]. …”