Originally Posted by
SHOwned
would you care to clarify?
I ride with a helmet, initially i didnt, there are occasions where i might not on a short test ride, but thats about it. If death were 100% guaranteed in a helmetless bicycle crash, i would probably not wear one, but since my chances of getting brain damage and not dying are better when not wearing a helmet, i'll wear one to avoid the possible avoidable brain damage. but like i said, i'd probably rather die then be a vegetable
There was a lengthy debate on this a month or so ago.
Helmets are in fact all regulated to provide a standard for crash testing. Higher end helmets will use different features that would theoretically make them safer in an accident. Since none of this technology is actually tested, it comes down to there is no "factual" data to support the argument aside from what the manufacturers say and common sense and logic.
But... some helmets have a cage system in them. As you go up the line you will also see improvements in fitting technology which will play a significant role in impact protection. As well as lightweight, venting, and cosmetics.
But just so we are perfectly clear.
All helmets offer the same type of CPSC (or whatever it is) crash protection. That is a standard that they all meet.
Higher end helmets DO offer better crash protection than their low end counterparts.