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neksys t1_j9r3pqi wrote

Reply to comment by sirbearus in ELI5: Why do people wear different types of helmets when skiing and bicycling? by LucasUnited

While we're at it, I've always wondered why hockey helmets are so different from football helmets. Both are very full contact sports, but hockey has more potential head injury hazards, between the boards, the ice, sticks and pucks -- all at a much higher speeds. Yet hockey helmets are pretty small and flimsy in comparison to football helmets.

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LikesTheTunaHere t1_j9suhs0 wrote

Id guess because of time spent on the ice using it is longer and you have to keep your head on a swivel more compared to in football?

Talking out of my ass, but id have to have a heavier helmet and play hockey.

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