Being Swiss, I've skied since I was about 18 months ... and I just hate wearing any kind of hat- if it is really cold I wear a headband. So for me, wearing a helmet would be a total pain, and I just can't get used to the idea. OH started learning late in life, and got used to a helmet when skiing in Colorado and loves it. I shall certainly encourage my grand-children to wear helmets. As a very experienced skier and snowboarder, I would say that in the majority of severe accidents I've witnessed in the past 55+ years would have benefited from a helmet.

For those of you who are cyclists, would you go cycle touring without a helmet? Or do some of you still go around driving without a safety belt?