Wiggins is now pro-compulsion it seems .... Nobber.

[Drago]

I know, I was kinda hoping Glen might answer although I was holding my breath, he appears to have selective reading.

Sorry Muggers! Last thing is intended was to help him out.

Glenn, do you really think tests on Cycle helmets of nearly 3 decades ago is relevant to today's helmets? Was the research peer reviewed? Have the results been reproduced elsewhere? Have the results been reflected in real-life rotational head injures and their correlation with helmet wearing?

No, non, nein and niet.

The last point is especially pertinent, as a lot of laboratory results do not translate at all to the real World, most particularly hivis clothing, which is also close to our hearts.

 

[Dan B]

I wear both through choice, and choice is something we should all have in my opinion.

Agree completely with that bit.

 

[glenn forger]

Sorry Muggers! Last thing is intended was to help him out.

Glenn, do you really think tests on Cycle helmets of nearly 3 decades ago is relevant to today's helmets? Was the research peer reviewed? Have the results been reproduced elsewhere? Have the results been reflected in real-life rotational head injures and their correlation with helmet wearing?

No, non, nein and niet.

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What makes you think that research wasn't peer-reviewed?

 

[Dan B]

Glenn, do you really think tests on Cycle helmets of nearly 3 decades ago is relevant to today's helmets?

If it's not, maybe people should stop quoting the 88% figure from Thompson/Rivara/Thompson as if it was at all applicable to anything

 

[Joffey]

It's an interesting argument.

All I know is that my mate would have probably died if it wasn't for his helmet so that's prompted me to always wear mine.

Each to their own though

 

[glenn forger]

It's an interesting argument.

All I know is that my mate would have probably dies if it wasn't for his helmet so that's prompted me to always wear mine.

Each to their own though

Sensational "A helmet saved my mate's life" anecdotes, marvelous.

 

[Joffey]

Sensational "A helmet saved my mate's life" anecdotes, marvelous.

Thanks for your sarcastic reply Glenn - extremely welcome on a friendly forum like this I am sure.

I am not arguing for or against helmet use or compulsory use, just trying to understand why people think it's a bad idea to wear one.

Maybe you haven't had a friend close to death due to an accident. Maybe if you had you might not be so quick with the clever reply.

 

[glenn forger]

What's your friend's name?

 

[Licramite]

That is insulting and uncalled for.

i agree a 10year old spells much better than me.

 

[glenn forger]

All I know is that my mate would have probably died if it wasn't for his helmet so that's prompted me to always wear mine.

Can you prove that the helmet didn't cause the collision?

 

[Joffey]

How do you know that?

Doctor said. Please note the use of the word probably. Not definately.

What's your friend's name?

I'm not sure my mate would like his name posting on a forum, his case is currently subject to legal proceedings (not against him).

 

[Joffey]

Can you prove that the helmet didn't cause the collision?

Yes, well he can, not me.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

I normally wouldn't but...

 

[glenn forger]

I'm not sure my mate would like his name posting on a forum.

Bit pointless mentioning him then. It's evidence that..you have a mate. Nothing else.

 

[glenn forger]

Yes.

Go ahead.