Originally Posted by
stonecrd
The reality of helmets, on bikes, motorcycles or cars are that they will only protect you in a very small set of situations, mainly limited speed impacts. However, any type of head injury is problematic so for me I am willing to sacrifice the comfort of not wearing one for the small amount of protection it provides.
What is the basis for saying that helmets will only protect you on bikes, motorcycles or cars in a very small set of situations, mainly limited speed impacts? I would consider this equipment part of a "layered defense" where the sum of the protection is made up of all the parts ie helmet + seatbelt + roll/crush protection etc.