Which is the Safest Helmet?
06-09-15 | 10:06 AM
#101
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It's worth noting that by the time one gets to "proven" difference, there will have been many thousands more concussions suffered. If one wants to do what can be done to avoid being in that group, one can make prudent decisions based on engineering study and at worst do no harm and at best substantially reduce risk of concussion. That there is no harm with the new technology available and for a minimal cost premium one has a significant chance of decreasing concussion probabilities which make these choices quite viable.
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Personally, I can easily afford a $200 helmet and I'm confident that it's at least as safe as other helmets and MIGHT provide a benefit, I'm buying it.
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06-09-15 | 10:14 AM
#102
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Personally, I can easily afford a $200 helmet and I'm confident that it's at least as safe as other helmets and MIGHT provide a benefit, I'm buying it.
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06-09-15 | 12:13 PM
#103
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I've heard similar arguments (i.e who needs any proof? I believe!) for mounting religious statuettes on car dashes and/or wearing various medallions in order to provide an extra margin of safety for the traveler - well, it couldn't hurt and it just might provide a benefit!
06-09-15 | 12:52 PM
#104
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I've heard similar arguments (i.e who needs any proof? I believe!) for mounting religious statuettes on car dashes and/or wearing various medallions in order to provide an extra margin of safety for the traveler - well, it couldn't hurt and it just might provide a benefit!
To the best of my knowledge, engineering evaluations are not applicable in those situations so I think that's different.
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06-09-15 | 01:27 PM
#106
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That being said: I generally pick a mid-range (~350-500) motorcycle helmet as many of the added items are worth my money but I'm of no illusion that safety is better than a $200 helmet.
06-12-15 | 04:30 AM
#107
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I just got the Bell Surge TF19x (Adrenaline TF19x is similar).
It comes with built in taillights, plus an elastic non-adjusting rear strap.
Perhaps not as good as some of the add-on lights, but these are always there.``
Anyway, the safest helmet is the one you never crash. Good visibility is an important part of bicycle safety.
It comes with built in taillights, plus an elastic non-adjusting rear strap.
Perhaps not as good as some of the add-on lights, but these are always there.``
Anyway, the safest helmet is the one you never crash. Good visibility is an important part of bicycle safety.
06-12-15 | 05:32 AM
#108
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The best one is the one you actually put on your head. I had a crash on my first ride on the highway when I bought my CAAD and was wearing a Walmart bought $15 bell helmet and it saved my head, threw it away and bought a slightly better Nishiki, now I want a little nicer more comfortable one so I will upgrade...
06-13-15 | 01:11 AM
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