Is a light on a headband around a helmet safe?
12-17-20, 04:42 AM
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Others are not.
In this case, one could hear the movement of the animal on the pavement as an indication that it was very close.
Again it might be nice to actually see what is hunting oneself.
12-18-20, 04:29 PM
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And then they explained what they meant, which should have ended any confusion (not that there really should have been any), but you continued to argue the point. Not something you do if "it's not a big deal."
12-19-20, 01:56 AM
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I have always ridden with a helmet-mounted headlight on the top of my helmet and a flashing red taillight on the back of the helmet, in addition to a more powerful headlight and taillight mounted on the bike itself. It's really helpful to be able to aim a light wherever I need to, and to give a quick flash to drivers who may not have noticed me. I definitely aim the light so it hits the road surface ahead of me while I'm riding so that I don't blind any other road users, but I do use it to signal drivers only when necessary. I think it's saved me many times during dark, rainy work commutes through city traffic.
Your helmet-mounted light seems like a very minimal safety risk, especially when you consider the safety benefits of being able to quickly aim the light at objects or cars.
Your helmet-mounted light seems like a very minimal safety risk, especially when you consider the safety benefits of being able to quickly aim the light at objects or cars.
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12-22-20, 06:05 PM
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10/10, would recommend (the headlamp, not the fear of being eaten alive).
12-26-20, 02:23 PM
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I've only skimmed the responses, so forgive me if this has already been noted.
Many crashes involve a rider sliding or rolling on the ground, and hence good helmets are designed to NOT 'catch' on pavement - as catching would mean the rider's head would stop rotating while the body keeps rotating, which can cause a neck injury. This is why good helmets have smooth, rounded surfaces. My main concern with a helmet-mounted light is that it would cause a helmet to "hang up" on the pavement in such a crash.
Many crashes involve a rider sliding or rolling on the ground, and hence good helmets are designed to NOT 'catch' on pavement - as catching would mean the rider's head would stop rotating while the body keeps rotating, which can cause a neck injury. This is why good helmets have smooth, rounded surfaces. My main concern with a helmet-mounted light is that it would cause a helmet to "hang up" on the pavement in such a crash.
01-08-21, 02:41 AM
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I've got an LED light with a headband. It will fit on my bike helmet, with the headband wrapping round the front and sides of the helmet, but will this make the helmet less effective in preventing or reducing head injuries? Since this is a safety issue I am looking for links to authoritative sources to answer this question.
