ArgumentI enjoyed writing this article because I love skiing. This article and the next one are important to me because safety when skiing is paramount. I discussed the validity of ski helmets on the market today as it relates to the Consumer Reports test released last ski season. I just wrote for this one and came back to edit it later. I went to several different sites to find information to use in this article in addition to the information provided in the article. About 23,000 people suffered head injuries in ski-related accidents in 2002. “Ski Helmets: Safety on the Slopes” was written. by the highly respected Consumer Reports Magazine, and is in itself a great resource for finding information on consumer consumer products. Published in December 2003, “Safety on the slopes” is aimed at both skiers and snowboarders. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that a helmet could have prevented or lessened the severity of approximately forty percent of these injuries. The article in question analyzed fit, price and performance and established an overall score to better help the consumer make a more informed estimate when choosing a helmet for skiing. Through logic, credibility, and emotions/values/beliefs, I believe “Ski Helmets: Slope Safety” is an excellent resource for finding the helmet that best suits the individual buyer. Thanks to clear logic, the reader is attracted by the importance of the helmet in skiing. To the author's credit, they demonstrated organization, persuasion and common sense in presenting their arguments. The best way to present an argument is in a strong, organized format. "Slope Safety" opens with the story of 5-year-old Eliot Levmore running into a tree while skiing in Co...... middle of paper ...... This article is no exception; safety is involved in the search for a helmet more suitable for skiers, not only safe but commanding a respectable price. “Ski Helmets: Slope Safety” is effective in providing information showing the importance of helmets on today's slopes. Of the three ideas expressed in this article, logic contributed the most to the argument. Logic worked better in this argument, because in a case like this, quality is best demonstrated through actual testing. This article is aimed at safety-conscious skiers and has done a good job presenting its ideas. As a 14 year old skier myself, I was drawn to this argument and would consider purchasing a helmet for this reason. Knowing a little about what skiers look for when purchasing a product, I think reading this will make them want to consider purchasing a ski helmet for their next outing on the slopes..