The Brain Injury Association of Canada is calling for new standards for helmets used in alpine sports, and that helmets imported and sold are not currently meeting safety standards set by the Canadian Standards Association. This comes following the tragic death of a 16-year old boy this past holiday weekend.
Richard Kinar, association spokesperson said that at present most helmets do not meet Canadian standards. According to the CSA, international standards are not as strong as those set by in Canada since 2009. This has KineticShift asking whether the international standards should be reviewed – and not just for alpine and snow sports but for all sports.
[Via CTVNews: Ontario skiing death prompts renewed call for helmet standards]