Originally Posted by
Six-Shooter
Btw, back to an earlier point about exaggerated claims for what helmets can do, mine, of US manufacture, has prominent warning labels telling you what type of cycling it is not for and states in bold, "No helmet can protect against all possible impacts and serious injury or death can occur." If someone is claiming that bike helmets are magical shields against all injury, they're probably not getting that info from the helmets themselves.
Apprently, the misinformation is spread by organizations supported -- but not financially -- by helmet companies. Helmet makers are very clear about the limitations; consumers reading safety notices that come with helmets should be, too.