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    Posted: 15 Oct 09 at 5:56pm
agree with above.

The only kids that would need head protection are the young opie sailors and a bit of pipe lagging foam stuff taped to the boom is way better
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Helmets should only be worn when a headcam is on the top
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Originally posted by Doug.H

Helmets are completely rediculous!  They just make the head a much bigger target for the boom and of course as stated above, don't teach people to duck when they should.  Some things ARE supposed to be learned the hard way and ducking to miss the boom is one of those things.  

but perhaps wearing a heavy helmet helps with the righting moment when trapezing or hiking (see does height matter? thread)

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Helmets are completely rediculous!  They just make the head a much bigger target for the boom and of course as stated above, don't teach people to duck when they should.  Some things ARE supposed to be learned the hard way and ducking to miss the boom is one of those things.  
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I think we need a poll on wether to have a poll on this topic ...
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I've always considered them to be completely unnecessary, ive taught sessions to kids when they both have and haven't been wearing helmets, and the problems come when the kids who have been wearing helmets, no longer have to wear them! The number of boom related accidents increases significantly compared to those who have learnt to duck!

I think when it comes to sailing school insurance, once they have introduced helmets, it becomes very difficult to remove them from the center, as the insurance company will complain no end.

As for creating fear and suspense, perhaps, but when it comes down to it they consider themselves covering their own backs in the event of there being a head injury.

Maybe we need another poll on the matter
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I always wear a seat belt when in a car.  I always wear a buoyancy aid whilst sailing.  I always hold my toddlers' hand when walking to the shops.  But, is it really necessary to make children wear hard hats whilst sailing?  Especially in very light winds?  I admit, the helmets look quite cool and the kids look happy.  But really, is this not perhaps just perhaps creating fear and adding expense? 

Only one of the four children is wearing gloves, which I would take over a hard hat every time.
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