Some times....helmets make no sense!!!
01-19-07, 07:19 PM
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Some times....helmets make no sense!!!
I am a huge hemet advocate but sometimes, it seems like an exercise in futility 
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01-19-07, 07:36 PM
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01-19-07, 07:39 PM
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what if you fall to the left, and bang your head on an outcropping layer?
btw... one word: BALLS!
btw... one word: BALLS!
01-19-07, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by redfooj
btw... one word: BALLS!
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01-19-07, 07:44 PM
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If you fall to the right, the helmet is now wearing you for protection.
01-19-07, 07:58 PM
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Balls of steel. I'm not usually scared of heights, but just looking at those pictures makes me a little nervous.
01-19-07, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by garysol1
I was thinking STUPID.......
01-19-07, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by five One Six
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01-19-07, 09:44 PM
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I don't know.... that's water down there, and styrofoam floats. It might make body retrieval easier.
I've also found that helmets are worthless when gathering berries.
I've also found that helmets are worthless when gathering berries.
01-19-07, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EventServices
I've also found that helmets are worthless when gathering berries.
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01-19-07, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankBattle
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It made me sick just to look at the pictures...please tell me someone photoshopped this
01-19-07, 11:14 PM
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Awesome...! Man there are some people that can really handle a bicycle
The original sentiment however is much like seat belts in an airplane at 36,000 feet
The original sentiment however is much like seat belts in an airplane at 36,000 feet
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All of this, including the video, is exactly why I do not mountain bike. That is just complete stupidity.
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01-20-07, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
All of this, including the video, is exactly why I do not mountain bike. That is just complete stupidity.
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