Originally Posted by
cnickgo
This is an argument against speed/racing/whatever. I do not see how this justifies not wearing a helmet. It is a horrible statement to say there is a high correlation between injury frequency and helmets. Just because your not racing or speeding doesn't mean that the unavoidable, unseen accident isn't going to hit you. That accident can happen at any speed. If you crash even at 5mph and your noggin is the first thing to hit the concrete/rock, you are not going to be walking away.
A human head can be compared to a melon right? Take a melon and drop it on concrete from 6ft or however tall you are. See what happens. Gravity itself is enough to crack your skull/cause serious brain damage. Riding a bike at any speed should require the use of a helmet.
At the same time, I don't know why I'm telling you or anyone to wear a helmet. It's your own fault if you injure yourself because not wearing a helmet, and ain't your mother so I don't have to give sympathy if you do.
Darwinism at it's finest (and yes, you can say the same thing about speed).
Your issue is equating risk - yep, if I fall and hit my head, I am likely to cause damage - or perhaps break the rock based on how hard you think my head is. But, so will I if I fall while walking.
And just riding reasonably you are likely to have the same chance - the issue is not do strange freak accidents happen - but whether it is a freak. Wrap youself in bubblewrap if you want to - but be consistent. Wear your helmet while you are walking, and particularly in the shower (might improve the smell)
The question is not to me - will it help. Sure, it might. The real question is how common is the accident. From what I have seen - I will need to ride about 3,000 years before I will hit my head riding like I do. I think the odds of living that long are pretty slim.
Just want to know - how bubblewrapped is your life?