Thread: Helmets, required?
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Old 09-16-09, 09:16 PM
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Agreed. The shell of the helmet (if hard plastic and smoothly shaped) allowing the head to slide along the ground does help spread the impact over a larger area and also prevents road rash and may protect the eyes as you mentioned.
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