Helmet Tech, Head Injuries, & Best Practices for Skiers & Snowboarders GEAR:30

Today we’re discussing current helmet technology, head injuries, and best practices for skiers & snowboarders with Blister reviewer (and physician assistant), Sascha Anastas; Sr. Director of R&D at Giro, Steven Kennedy; the CMO of MIPS, Frederik Kjellberg; and pro skier, Drew Petersen.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
MIPS Backstory & Purpose (4:28)
Skull Fractures & Concussions (9:10)
Helmet R&D & Various Testing Standards (14:50)
Athlete Perspective on Helmet Testing (19:56)
Advice for Buying Helmets (25:02)
Different Versions of MIPS (28:06)
Drew’s Take: Choosing Helmets (30:36)
Replacing Helmets: When & Why? (32:00)
Audience: Mental Side of Accidents (35:02)
Audience: Concussions & Long-Term Effects (42:57)
Audience: Helmet Replacement Cont. (44:28)
Closing Thoughts (46:20)
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