Commuting - Anyone know of a good helmet for a broken jaw???

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bpohl
03-28-04, 09:35 AM
I need something that will cover my jaw if I were to take a tumble again. It's now wired shut, and I think that I should do everything possible to protect it while it's broken. Short of a motorcycle or mountain biking helmet, do you guys know of anything I could do??

trekkie820
03-28-04, 09:52 AM
Not fall, maybe lay off the bike(EEKKK, NO!!). Short of a full face helmet, i don't think there is much else out there to provide protection...
ngateguy
03-28-04, 10:22 AM
I think full face is the only way to go on this kind of injury.

khuon
03-28-04, 11:11 AM
I second the fullface. If you only need it temporarily maybe go for the Giro Switchblade with the removable chinguard. It's still kinda pricey though.
vrkelley
03-28-04, 03:16 PM
I think full face is the only way to go on this kind of injury.

Ditto on the jaw thing. Mine may never be right. I'm considering this Six-Six-One full comp face helmet but it only has i think....15 vents and ranks as HOT and Heavy. Anyone know of a lighter, better venting helmet that this one??

http://www.bullteksports.com/catalog/pictures/SixSixOne/FullBravoCarbon.jpg
vrkelley
03-28-04, 10:34 PM
I second the fullface. If you only need it temporarily maybe go for the Giro Switchblade with the removable chinguard. It's still kinda pricey though.

They seemed reasonably priced
BUT THEY WEIGH 3 HONK'N POUNDS??? :(
a2psyklnut
03-28-04, 10:46 PM
You could get a Troy Lee D2 Carbon Fiber helmet. Very light as far as full face helmets are concerned. Only $425.00!

You could use it until your jaw heals and then give it to me!

L8R

Seriously, I've used a Bell Rhythm that are available for about $40 on-line closeout deals.
khuon
03-28-04, 10:54 PM
You could use it until your jaw heals and then give it to me!

Feh! Beat me to it. I was about to work that angle. ;)
Chris L
03-29-04, 08:21 PM
Full face helmet -- and talk to your doc about this one first. I'm no expert on broken jaws, but hitting even a small bump when riding can't do it much good.
vrkelley
03-29-04, 10:26 PM
You could get a Troy Lee D2 Carbon Fiber helmet. Very light as far as full face helmets are concerned. Only $425.00!

You could use it until your jaw heals and then give it to me!

L8R

Seriously, I've used a Bell Rhythm that are available for about $40 on-line closeout deals.

>>http://www.bikemag.com/freshproduce/troyleehelmet/
>The D2 composite helmet weighs 2.55 pounds and is made with Kevlar and carbon fiber reinforcements >to get maximum protection with minimal amount of bulk. The D2 helmets meet or exceed the CPSC, >ASTM and CE standards and still look fast. The D2 has four "flow through" intake vents to keep you cool >by directing air through your lid.

hmmm... Along with the jaw are some neck problems. The current helmet weights about 11oz. I'm not sure how long I could ride with a 2.5lb weight on my head.

But then...How much does it cost to wire a jaw? ...it'd be penny-wise and pound foolish not to at least consider one. .