bumpyride Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 AP Wiresrvice, 24, June 2007 Dateline: Tokoyo, Japan Whistle Helmets? At the summer meeting of the Japanese Ski Resorts, Mangagement is discussing the mandatory use of Helmets by both Skiers and Snowboarders. Included will be a built in Whistle that will activate once a Skier or Snowboarder exceeds 35 KPH or about 22 MPH. This is in reaction to the increase in injuries dur- ing the 2006-2007 season. Kyo Takahara, the spokesman for the Ski Industry, was quoted as saying, "There has been a takeover of some ski slopes by an undesirable element that has no concern for others, and we are taking steps to prevent injuries to innocent people." Mr. Takahara explained that the helmets were to protect against a rash of head injuries, and the whistle will alert downhill skiers to impending danger. After Mr. Takahara was through speaking there was a very vocal group that re- presents the Snowboard Industry that had to be removed. The Snowboard group later told the press that Japanese youth would not stand for it, and they would call for a boycott on any resort that implemented the helmet regulations. They said that they would implement low cost trips to Western Canada to combat the rule, and that they were already in negotiations with several hotels in Whistler, BC Canada, for a buyout to service strictly a Japanese clientele. The Snowboard group (SBOJ) said that there was a leak from the Ski Resort man- agement about 2 months ago, and SBOJ said they started laying plans to combat the regulation even before it was publicly announced. Financing for the plan was already in place. This will be an interesting story to watch in the days to come. The Japanese youth have become a power player in the Recreational Marketplace. The "Brown- heads" (youth that have peroxided their hair turning it brown), are much sim- ilar to the counter culture youth that have raised so much havoc in England and the United States. We have seen the impact that they have had in their respective countries, and can't help but wonder how this will play out. S. Jeffries AP Tokoyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Nice try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spil Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 The "Brown-heads" (youth that have peroxided their hair turning it brown), are much sim- ilar to the counter culture youth that have raised so much havoc in England and the United States. "rasied so much havoc" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :angryfire"Y'all brown-heads get off of my lawn, Confarnit!":angryfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Guess the whistles would be like the deer whistles we have on cars in Western Canada ... to let the "deer" know you're coming. Either that, or some sort of "death from above!" And it still doesn't stop the moron below you turning right into your line... Can you imagine this on a holiday weekend in the US or Canada? The noise would be horrendous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Can I re-tune my helmet so it only starts whistling at 60mph? That way I'll know how fast I'm going We need to teach ski etiquette as a pre-requisite for having a lift ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Easy solution to avoid the whistle...don't look into the wind ...ain't that a fail-proof system. Or stick some gum in the front of the whistle ...flawless life-legislation at it's finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Along the lines of horrendous noise on weekends; Beaver Creek's excellent grooming always came at the cost; the relentless,piercing sound of big city sirens blasting all day as the fleet would groom during business hours.I never was quite sure if it was worth it but the New Yorkers always seemed to feel right at home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Guys. He's yanking our chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey, it gives everybody some common ground here. People have a hard time fighting with each other when they're too busy bitching about other crap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Check the wire services! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bird Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I wonder if it whistles louder the faster you go!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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