Who wears a helmet?

[snorri]

Needs to be written by someone authoritative and objective. Any ideas?

Matthew_T

 

[fossyant]

25.99.... cheapskate

 

[mattsr]

I'll just point out that your skull is much stronger than your helmet.

I'm not saying it definitely didn't save you from a fractured skull, but it's just as impossible to state that it definitely did save you.

Even though my skull may well be stronger than my helmet, it also contains a vital organ called the brain, which gets another layer of protection from the helmet. Even without a skull fracture, a heavy impact to the skull can cause damage to the brain.

I would rather not take that chance.

 

[mattsr]

Best wear that helmet all the time then.

Don't be silly.

 

[martint235]

Even though my skull may well be stronger than my helmet, it also contains a vital organ called the brain, which gets another layer of protection from the helmet. Even without a skull fracture, a heavy impact to the skull can cause damage to the brain.

I would rather not take that chance.

Even wearing a helmet, a heavy impact to the skull can cause damage. Remember that a cycle helmet is only a relatively thin layer of polystirene in a hard shell designed to protect against low speed, low impact scenarios.

 

[green1]

In 16 yrs of helmet wars I don't think I have ever seen anyone telling somene else not to wear a helmet, I would be interested in seeing examples if you disagree.

But on the flip side I've had to tell plenty of helmeted cyclists wobbling down the road to shut up and mind their own 'kin business when they have asked me where my helmet is.

 

[Drago]

Kaiser Willhelm wore a helmet. That's good enough for me.

 

[thegravestoneman]

like this?

 

[Davidc]

Not at all, it's a yes or no one word answer.

You're not asking anything other than do you or don't you, simple.

Yes I do

Oops, that was a lot more than one word wasn't it

Oh yes? My one word answer is ................

Sometimes

 

[Davidc]

Does anyone else feel that a sticky to address the stuff that comes up time and time again might be useful?

Yes

 

[Drago]

like this?

Yes, like that. I do like the handy rifle accessory. So handy for dealing with those close passes.

 

[totallyfixed]

Has anyone noticed that a common theme of these threads is that those who wear helmets seem to crash a lot.
My cycling cap collection numbers 14 and none have suffered an abrasion.
LyB, to be contrary, I believe cycling helmets are dangerous.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Always wear one for general cycling, don't wear one while commuting or just popping round to the shops though.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Yep, one worn here.

 

[totallyfixed]

And that the helmets often fail to absorb impact in the designed fashion.

Leading to the not unexpected conclusion that helmet wearers get injured more.
Some of us knew that already