Originally Posted by closetbiker
Can anyone show me that cyclists hit their heads more than anyone else?
Why do we wear helmets on bikes when so many more hit their heads when they are not on their bikes?
Are head injuries to others any less severe that they need not take precautions and wear helmets?
If one puts on a seat belt in a car, why do they not strap on a helmet as well?
No. And I don't care to.
See, it's like this, people will present you with the facts, it's your life, you make the judgement if you want to risk not wearing a helmet. Then your life is in your hands, as it should be. I will not mother you. I will not live your life for you.
Why do I use a helmet? Because the price of failure is too great.
I can break my arm and be ok.
I can break my leg and be ok.
I can break my lungs and be ok.
I can break my ass and be ok.
I can break my shoulder and be ok.
If I break either my groin or head, I will probably not be ok.
Which is why I wear a helmet but
not knee/elbow/or wrist pads.
I have an airbag, so I don't wear a helmet in the car but I do wear seatbelts.
If I'm gonna be racing, I want a helmet, fire suit, and full roll cage but I won't drive to work that way.