Schumi injured...

[mouview]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/25542340

[seafoid]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/25542340

Best of luck to him in making a full recovery. Off piste is more dangerous now because there is less snow and more ice in the Alps.

[StephenC]

RTÉ News ‏@rtenews

French media are reporting that Michael Schumacher's condition has worsened and that his life is now in danger http://bit.ly/Ke5F27

[Tony Baloney]

Early reports had him as walking away and now it sounds like he is clinging. Liam Neeson's wife died in a similar fashion after what seemed a fairly innocuous bang on the head when skiing.

[orangeman]

Bad head injury.

[theskull1]

Accidents do happen of course....but how was off piste a good idea in the current conditions?

I hope he makes a full recovery. Terrible thing to hear

[orangeman]

Looking at the size of the rocks where Michael went off piste, it's no wonder he's in such bad shape after hitting his head. It's going to be a tough, long road for him. Please God he makes a full recovery.

Is wearing helmets compulsory now when skiing ?

[Rois]

Looking at the size of the rocks where Michael went off piste, it's no wonder he's in such bad shape after hitting his head. It's going to be a tough, long road for him. Please God he makes a full recovery.

Is wearing helmets compulsory now when skiing ?

No, not compulsory for adults, and there seems to be two schools of thought on helmets - some make the argument that wearing one reduces peripheral vision and hearing, and psychologically makes you less conscious of others as you believe yourself to be a bit more invincible, thereby increasing your risk of having an accident.
There are no stats on any of this as helmets are relatively new, and it is more likely that those currently wearing helmets are newer to the sport and more likely to fall over/cause collisions due to inexperience. Experienced skiers are less likely to have worn helmets when they were learning years ago, and therefore less likely to wear them now.
We went out yesterday and bought one for Mr Rois-to-be, and I'll rent one in resort.

Praying he recovers from this freak accident.

[Last Man]

Looking at the size of the rocks where Michael went off piste, it's no wonder he's in such bad shape after hitting his head. It's going to be a tough, long road for him. Please God he makes a full recovery.

Is wearing helmets compulsory now when skiing ?

No, not compulsory for adults, and there seems to be two schools of thought on helmets - some make the argument that wearing one reduces peripheral vision and hearing, and psychologically makes you less conscious of others as you believe yourself to be a bit more invincible, thereby increasing your risk of having an accident.
There are no stats on any of this as helmets are relatively new, and it is more likely that those currently wearing helmets are newer to the sport and more likely to fall over/cause collisions due to inexperience. Experienced skiers are less likely to have worn helmets when they were learning years ago, and therefore less likely to wear them now.
We went out yesterday and bought one for Mr Rois-to-be, and I'll rent one in resort.

Praying he recovers from this freak accident.

My view on it is if you wear a hat you may as well wear a helmet. For me goggles or glasses have more impact on peripheral vision so worth trying a few to get what suits you best. I personally wouldnt take to the slopes without it now.

[Saffrongael]

His condition has improved according to bbc

Good news

[orangeman]

His age and fitness level will stand to him.

Good news that he has improved.

[Asal Mor]

Never got the attraction of skiing myself. I liked what Dylan Moran said about it, "Why would you bother going skiing when you can sit in the comfort of your own armchair and break your knees with a hammer?".

[seafoid]

Never got the attraction of skiing myself. I liked what Dylan Moran said about it, "Why would you bother going skiing when you can sit in the comfort of your own armchair and break your knees with a hammer?".

Crossing the road is possibly more dangerous. I am not sure. Skiing is defo safer than rugby or driving

[Syferus]

Never got the attraction of skiing myself. I liked what Dylan Moran said about it, "Why would you bother going skiing when you can sit in the comfort of your own armchair and break your knees with a hammer?".

Of all peoples, we should know the attraction of going on the pis(te).

[orangeman]

He's still making progress which is great to hear.

He's got lucky and obviously the helmet saved him.