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Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View PostDon't wear one then.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSwedes Develop Invisible Bike Helmet
Hövding ? Airbag for cyclists
Looks like a great idea - I hate wearing a helmet.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Postand to the other comment about replacing helmets...
But looking at the video this is going to go off in a whole host of situations where direct contact with a helmet won't occur and won't need replacing. You don't replace a helmet after every off, you replace it every time the helmet has been impacted.
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Originally posted by Ticktock View Post
Besides the other annoyances in the video, things like "Helmets have always looked the same" - no they haven't!
"Cars as so over, bikes are the future" (or whatever the quote was). Maybe if you live in the city and never have to transport other people, goods, pets, etc.
The neck thing does look a bit uncomfortable. Maybe it isn't, who knows. I can't help but feeling that their main concern was messing up their hair.
Messing up hair isn't as shallow as it sounds - if you're cycling to work (or even the pub for the evening) you don't want helmet hair for the rest of the day.
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Originally posted by Ticktock View PostAfter your many, many years of experience why does it matter?
What's that, you're just one of those bores who has found something new that they like recently and now start lecturing everyone else as if they're an expert? Ah, I see.
Compared to the British tourist that's at least four seasons worth.
In any case who's lecturing? My opinion is there for anyone to read, if you don't like it don't read rather than waste the time of day complaint about it.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBut looking at the video this is going to go off in a whole host of situations where direct contact with a helmet won't occur and won't need replacing. You don't replace a helmet after every off, you replace it every time the helmet has been impacted.
I'm not going to say these things well sell like hotcakes because I think the price is a touch much. Currently I don't wear a helmet on bicycle or when skiing.
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI think it's a great. I wonder if they'll come up with an algorithm for skiers too. That would be a big plus for me I hate wearing a helmet when skiing for two reasons: I'm inclined to take more risk as my senses are dulled and it stinks.
What's that, you're just one of those bores who has found something new that they like recently and now start lecturing everyone else as if they're an expert? Ah, I see.
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostSo is a normal helmet. You don't use a normal helmet after an accident, even if you cannot see the crack with your own eyes..
But looking at the video this is going to go off in a whole host of situations where direct contact with a helmet won't occur and won't need replacing. You don't replace a helmet after every off, you replace it every time the helmet has been impacted.
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bet they bomb with the first one that fires up and breaks someone's neck.
Or doesn't fire.
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostNice Idea, but a couple of issues I can think of. One, it looks like a one shot deal..
I think it's a great. I wonder if they'll come up with an algorithm for skiers too. That would be a big plus for me I hate wearing a helmet when skiing for two reasons: I'm inclined to take more risk as my senses are dulled and it stinks.
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Originally posted by vetran View Postclever idea,
Not liking the video nothing like a bit of gratuitous gender victimism or arrogance.
Originally posted by DaveB View PostOne, it looks like a one shot deal. Once it's gone off you have to throw it away and buy a new one.
Originally posted by DaveB View PostFinally I don't really agree with them when they say helmets are uncomfortable. Maybe if you bought the cheap £10.99 jobs from Halfords and you'd tried it on for 10 seconds, but if you actually spend the money to buy a good quality helmet then they fit well, are very light and you soon forget your wearing it.
Besides the other annoyances in the video, things like "Helmets have always looked the same" - no they haven't!
"Cars as so over, bikes are the future" (or whatever the quote was). Maybe if you live in the city and never have to transport other people, goods, pets, etc.
The neck thing does look a bit uncomfortable. Maybe it isn't, who knows. I can't help but feeling that their main concern was messing up their hair.
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostNice Idea, but a couple of issues I can think of. One, it looks like a one shot deal. Once it's gone off you have to throw it away and buy a new one. Two, it looks very bulky round the neck and looks like it would make it harder to turn your head to check behind you when you want to pull out or overtake, or even just see whats behind you at the lights.
Finally I don't really agree with them when they say helmets are uncomfortable. Maybe if you bought the cheap £10.99 jobs from Halfords and you'd tried it on for 10 seconds, but if you actually spend the money to buy a good quality helmet then they fit well, are very light and you soon forget your wearing it.
EDIT: Just read the article as well. $500 a pop? Ouch.
Like a lot of people, I wear my helmet with the chin strap far too loose - I can't bear it done up tight. It also makes me far too hot in the summer. Will be interesting to see how this develops.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSwedes Develop Invisible Bike Helmet
Hövding ? Airbag for cyclists
Looks like a great idea - I hate wearing a helmet.
Finally I don't really agree with them when they say helmets are uncomfortable. Maybe if you bought the cheap £10.99 jobs from Halfords and you'd tried it on for 10 seconds, but if you actually spend the money to buy a good quality helmet then they fit well, are very light and you soon forget your wearing it.
EDIT: Just read the article as well. $500 a pop? Ouch.Last edited by DaveB; 8 November 2013, 20:57.
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