JA2340 16 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yep, I was aware of how they might do it, just interested to see if there was an insurance I hadn't looked into, or if there was a local (Japanese) insurance that was not elsewhere available. Definitely a moot, as opposed to a silent (mute) point. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have insurance with DSV (German Ski association). My normal insurance covers incidents in Germany and this one covers worldwide for a year. Say, I am boarding in the Austrian or Italian side of Alps this covers it. I have a policy that is for snowboarding and it is a little more expensive than skiing. It also covers for stolen equipment (value reduces each year). No helmet clause. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Originally Posted By: JA Definitely a moot, as opposed to a silent (mute) point. doh! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Quote: and it is a little more expensive than skiing Why the difference I wonder? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 more reckless. The actuaries do their little formula. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'd like to see that formula...... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 you'll need to ask an actuary how they smudge the deimal points. Definitely not a science. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 We had some helmet discussion withing the family with out any clear conclusion. Then, last year in Hakuba, my daughter had an accident and lost her memory (luckily, came back the same night) - now it's helmet only. Have to say now, it's way more comfortable then I thought. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I wear a helmet after being concussed once and knocked out once. I figure it this way - if I slam my leg into a tree it will most likely heal ok, if there is permanent damage I will most likely adjust. If I slam my head into a tree the chances of damage are higher, the implications of that damage are much more severe and any permanent damage could be very hard to adjust to. Actually I now like wearing a helmet. It helps fend off branches and the metal bits of lifts and it keeps me warm when its really cold. Not to mention the occasional stack. The only time I don't use it is when I'm hiking uphill. Then it is waaaaaaaay too hot. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Quote: Actually I now like wearing a helmet. It helps fend off branches and the metal bits of lifts and it keeps me warm when its really cold. Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 OK, why are you messing with the metal bits of lifts? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I think I know why Thursday.... Tall arent you Journey Man? Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Originally Posted By: Mamabear I think I know why Thursday.... Oh errr! Do tell!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday OK, why are you messing with the metal bits of lifts? I must have a big head or something, I keep banging my head on chair lifts when I get on. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I don't hit my head on the lift chair itself, but I always get nailed on the top of my helmet when someone brings the safety bar/ski rest down. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 the seat gets the back of my calve above the boot. OUCH!! I've learnt to catch it with my hand now. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Haha yes. Do people here use the safety bar or not? Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yep Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Actually a poll might be better: Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Originally Posted By: frannyo Never. Me too tough to use safety bar! Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Really, I thought you were a wuss? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 If they come down automatically I'll use em. Otherwise don't usually worry about pulling it down. As I've never even come close to feeling like slipping off a chairlift seat, can't really see the need for the bar. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I've shared chairs when the bar has been brought down on my thigh. ITAI!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Its a real issue for kids though. Two examples, both with my youngest. 1. We loaded onto a 4 person lift - youngest was on the far right, I was on the far left. He slipped forward a touch and his butt slid off the chair. IF the safety bar had come down quicker he would have grabbed hold of it and pulled himself back up. As it was his brother grabbed him by his trousers and hoisted him up. We are generally slow putting the bar down taking the time check we are not going to smash it down on anyone. 2. On a lift but almost at the end station - just about to come over the safety net. People in front stacked it and the lifty stopped the lift, but it stopped suddenly. Again the little ones butt slipped forward. Because he was hanging on to the bar he pushed backwards and just got a little heart starter of a shock however without a bar he would have been free falling. Link to post Share on other sites
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