Benefits of wearing a helmet

[ianrauk]

There is a poll. HERE

Perhaps the clip would fly off. But what is the manufacturers recommendations about attaching things to helmets? If a helmet was to fail for what ever reason. Could/would they blame any attachment for the failure, to absolve themselves?

If I landed on my nut wits the light on it would fly off as its only held on by a clip, and as for summing up this discussion... I'll keep wearing mine thanks, even if it means not been scalped by the tarmac its done its job, can't ye set up a quick poll as to who would and who wouldn't wear one and get it over and done with ... :-)

 

[Mark82]

Again personal preference I guess. It works for me, so if I was to see a risk of it piercing my skull I wouldn't do it, it just works for me.

 

[ianrauk]

Fair enough, but your preference is not what I am asking about is it?

Again personal preference I guess. It works for me, so if I was to see a risk of it piercing my skull I wouldn't do it, it just works for me.

 

[Mark82]

I'm the one wearing the device, if the helmet fails In that situation I guess you wouldn't be covered, ?? But my light is only attached by an elastic head band not some post nut and bolt that will cause damage..

 

[hackbike 666]

If I landed on my nut wits the light on it would fly off as its only held on by a clip, and as for summing up this discussion... I'll keep wearing mine thanks, even if it means not been scalped by the tarmac its done its job, can't ye set up a quick poll as to who would and who wouldn't wear one and get it over and done with ... :-)

Actually,when I almost had the collision with the land rover a couple of months ago...it made me realise if I had there is no way the MUVI would have stayed on....Now more secure with a rubber band..so lets hope it doesn't fly too far in the event of a disaster.

 

[Arfcollins]

It's taken me quite a while to read this thread (difficult to concentrate while watching Shooting Stars) and I am quite appalled that nobody has spoken out about the impact that helmets have on the environment. They are constructed almost entirely of oil based materials, and with energy intensive processes used to construct the components (not to mention the gases contained in the foam, which are no doubt responsible for melting ice-caps) giving a massive carbon footprint perched on a cyclist's head.

We should be promoting the use of renewable materials for our protection. My helmet is made from the skin of a road-kill ginger cat, stuffed with popcorn. Water proof, and warm in the winter, it also provides a handy snack when low blood sugar makes my legs wobbly on a long ride.

 

[dondare]

It's taken me quite a while to read this thread (difficult to concentrate while watching Shooting Stars) and I am quite appalled that nobody has spoken out about the impact that helmets have on the environment. They are constructed almost entirely of oil based materials, and with energy intensive processes used to construct the components (not to mention the gases contained in the foam, which are no doubt responsible for melting ice-caps) giving a massive carbon footprint perched on a cyclist's head.

We should be promoting the use of renewable materials for our protection. My helmet is made from the skin of a road-kill ginger cat, stuffed with popcorn. Water proof, and warm in the winter, it also provides a handy snack when low blood sugar makes my legs wobbly on a long ride.

Posting like a pro.

The first cycle helmets were made of pith and were worn by "wheelmen" on the old high-wheelers. When the safety bike was invented they were no longer considered necessary.

 

[Arfcollins]

Posting like a pro.

The first cycle helmets were made of pith and were worn by "wheelmen" on the old high-wheelers. When the safety bike was invented they were no longer considered necessary.

Hence the common discourse in those days:

Mr Wheelman: I just popping out on my old high-wheeler.
Mrs Wheelman (concerned): Are you taking the pith?

 

[Mark82]

It's taken me quite a while to read this thread (difficult to concentrate while watching Shooting Stars) and I am quite appalled that nobody has spoken out about the impact that helmets have on the environment. They are constructed almost entirely of oil based materials, and with energy intensive processes used to construct the components (not to mention the gases contained in the foam, which are no doubt responsible for melting ice-caps) giving a massive carbon footprint perched on a cyclist's head.

''We should be promoting the use of renewable materials for our protection. My helmet is made from the skin of a road-kill ginger cat, stuffed with popcorn. Water proof, and warm in the winter, it also provides a handy snack when low blood sugar makes my legs wobbly on a long ride''. ..........................LOL nice one

im sure this may pi*s one or two of you off, so sorry in advance........in my opinion.............., you can put this point to the rubber in the tires, the alloy in the frame, the plastic in the leavers/ mec, the foam in the seats, not just helmets, or we'd all be riding round on bikes made of straw..... i guess every one who ownes a ride is destroying the planet if you put it like that!! ...... tbh i really dont give a shoot

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Hence the common discourse in those days:

Mr Wheelman: I just popping out on my old high-wheeler.
Mrs Wheelman (concerned): Are you taking the pith?

*snork*

 

[gaz]

giving a massive carbon footprint perched on a cyclist's head.

Don't you know Carbon is all the rage in cycling.

 

[hackbike 666]

It's taken me quite a while to read this thread (difficult to concentrate while watching Shooting Stars) and I am quite appalled that nobody has spoken out about the impact that helmets have on the environment. They are constructed almost entirely of oil based materials, and with energy intensive processes used to construct the components (not to mention the gases contained in the foam, which are no doubt responsible for melting ice-caps) giving a massive carbon footprint perched on a cyclist's head.

We should be promoting the use of renewable materials for our protection. My helmet is made from the skin of a road-kill ginger cat, stuffed with popcorn. Water proof, and warm in the winter, it also provides a handy snack when low blood sugar makes my legs wobbly on a long ride.

I must remember this next time the old beemer passes me at 70mph.

It's pretty cool that you have shooting stars outside your window though.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I just recently found a benefit of wearing my helmet - something to mount my new helmet-cam on.
Oh, and it keeps my head warmer in the cold winter mornings - all the better to preserve that vital part of the anatomy called the noggin.

 

[Cheule]

Although I don't own one, I've recently got an appreciation for them - I was on my way home from work this morning when a bird pooed on my head.

 

[John the Monkey]

What do helmet manufacturers advise with the placing of lights, cameras etc on Helmets.
Surely they can/will add to any sort of rotational injury if you do happen to land on your bonce?

Not sure, tbh - I use Knog Frogs, that attach by a stretchy, silicon band type thing. My feeling is that that would fail before retarding the movement of a sliding helmet. Whether it could be a factor in causing increased stress were I to score a direct hit on the light is worth discussion.

Ultimately, my personal feeling is that the extra lights contribute far more to my safety than the helmet does.