View Poll Results: What Are Your Helmet Wearing Habits?
I've never worn a bike helmet
52
10.40%
I used to wear a helmet, but have stopped
24
4.80%
I've always worn a helmet
208
41.60%
I didn't wear a helmet, but now do
126
25.20%
I sometimes wear a helmet depending on the conditions
90
18.00%
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The Helmet Thread 2
10-13-15, 04:04 AM
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I wasn't soliciting your advice. And no I do not crash frequently.
If you just meant that in general, yes that's true and the same applies to wearing a helmet. My point is that the skills are worth more, more effective, than the helmet. Anyone requiring a helmet should more logically be acquiring the skills.
If you just meant that in general, yes that's true and the same applies to wearing a helmet. My point is that the skills are worth more, more effective, than the helmet. Anyone requiring a helmet should more logically be acquiring the skills.
It's not clear at all that it would more effective at all.
10-13-15, 06:41 AM
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Never wore one when I was a kid. Didn't wear a seatbelt sometimes, either. Now I do. None of my business if someone else does or doesn't, I see no reason for more laws. I'd rather see legislative effort and taxpayer dollars go into safer bike and pedestrian routes.
10-13-15, 07:35 AM
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Interesting Helmet Law Article in the WSJ
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about the efficacy of helmet laws (bicycles) today.
The Helmet-Law Backlash - iPR Newswire: business and markets news is a link that doesn't require a WSJ subscription or access via Google.
dave (I wear a helmet but don't have a strong opinion here)
The Helmet-Law Backlash - iPR Newswire: business and markets news is a link that doesn't require a WSJ subscription or access via Google.
dave (I wear a helmet but don't have a strong opinion here)
10-13-15, 07:47 AM
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But you're not alone - its probably why many people feel like a helmet is absolutely essential but dismiss the idea of training for specific skills. They just aren't aware of the effectiveness, or don't believe that it's possible.
10-13-15, 07:48 AM
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In my state we don't even have mandatory motorcycle helmets. Any politician that tries to introduce a bill asking for bicycle helmets to be mandatory will be getting a strongly worded letter from me asking if they're going to require it for motorcyclists too!
10-13-15, 08:17 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
10-13-15, 09:14 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
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10-13-15, 09:35 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
10-13-15, 09:35 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
10-13-15, 09:39 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
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10-13-15, 09:40 AM
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10-13-15, 10:43 AM
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Bicycle helmets are an interesting piece of kit. While they are definitely being shown to reduce skull fractures, there is really not much data to be had. Controlled studies that is. It appears though at the type of helmets we are all wearing are quite ineffective at preventing concussions and other TBI.
Every bad accident that I have seen on the road or mtb has resulted in a concussion. I am quite certain that those accidents would be far worse had their been no helmet.
Personally, I think that all bikers, including motorcycles should wear a helmet. You can read any article that you want and take any opinion that you want to hear. In the end, it is your head and your life. I do not expect my helmet to prevent a concussion but it does limit the damage that can be done.
10-13-15, 10:53 AM
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Would you like a cracked skull with that concussion? I think you're getting a concussion either way. And maybe a cracked skull too.
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Fun times. Don't crash.
10-13-15, 11:10 AM
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Easiest way to find out is to do this with helmet, then without. Which one would you rather try?
https://vimeo.com/115792752
https://vimeo.com/115792752
10-13-15, 11:52 AM
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10-13-15, 12:27 PM
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No one plans on crashing, it just happens. I have destroyed 3 helmets, once unconscious and rung my gong each time but I hate to think what might have happened without one. I have witnessed a cyclist down no helmet with his head in a pool of blood. We had a guy in town a couple of years ago who fell over in the driveway stopped and hit his bare head, dead. Don't wear one if you don't want to but you sure look stupid.
10-13-15, 12:31 PM
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Let me summarize the rest of the helmet discussion from the perspective of both sides and the back and forth that usually ensues:
'You're dumb.'
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'You're dumb.'
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'You're dumb.'
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'You're dumb.'
'You're dumb.'
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10-13-15, 12:33 PM
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If it's is so self-evident, it should be self-evident to many more people. No one here (beyond myself) has participated in the discussion of training to fall.
I don't think that helmets are "absolutely essential". Anyway, I doubt there is much evidence for the effectiveness for training for bicycle falls.
I know bicycle racers sometimes practice wheel touching. What do they do about training for falling (beyond getting people not to put their hands out to break their fall)?
I know bicycle racers sometimes practice wheel touching. What do they do about training for falling (beyond getting people not to put their hands out to break their fall)?