Originally Posted by white_n_slow

why the hell not? Its comfortable, warmer than a hat, you can put obscene stickers on it... Even if you're really careful, you're still surrounded by elements beyond your control; visibility, other skiers, unmarked obstacles. I'm a very good snowboarder, but still crash even when riding well within my limits... its just the nature of being on the mountain.

"just aint gonna happen" makes you sound like you're asking for it.