We all know the importance of wearing a helmet

[Monkey Dog]

On my way home from work yesterday evening, I went over the handle bars & did a head plant. New helmet should arrive from JE James early next week. I firmly believe that it would've been very much worse without it. I was in a remote ish area in the dark. It could've been the next morning when I would've been found.

 

[Stihldog]

On my way home from work yesterday evening, I went over the handle bars & did a head plant. New helmet should arrive from JE James early next week. I firmly believe that it would've been very much worse without it. I was in a remote ish area in the dark. It could've been the next morning when I would've been found.

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I’m glad, or I hope you’re ok.
I guess we have to think about tracking via gps when we ride alone or in the dark.

 

[apac]

I recently had an OTB down a 4 foot drop when my front Tyre washed out on a wet root. I was on my own on a mountain in the dark. Not a nice experience. I head-planted too. cracked my helmet. Bit my lip as I landed on my head as my chin hit my chest. It all resulted in whiplash and a broken finger. The noise I made when hitting my head must have been heard in the whole valley. I haven't been night riding since.

 

[steve_sordy]

Apart from one helmet that I sold because it was a poor fit (I now always assume a riding position to test the helmet) and one that delaminated through multiple impacts with tree branches, I have broken every single helmet I have ever owned (apart from the two I have now of course). The damage has always been the foam core broken clean through, sometimes without apparent damage to the shell, but mostly the shell has also been cracked through, gouged or dented. Whenever I see the damage to the helmet, I am always thankful that I had the foresight to wear a helmet.

I was at the Bikepark section of a trail centre one day, mid-week in school holiday time and came across a bunch of lads in the 14-15 year age group. All were without helmets and were egging each other on to do some descents. I asked the obvious ring leader why he wasn't wearing a helmet, to be told in a very assertive manner "I'm not scared of dying!". I replied that if he has a bad fall he might not actually die, but he might end up having to have his Mum wipe his bum for the rest of her life and then by a stranger for the rest of his life. I'd be scared of that!

They all went quiet, and then one of his mates pulled a helmet out of his backpack and put it on! (Result!)

I accept that some lads cannot afford a helmet or believe that it is an expense they cannot justify, or it will mess with their hair, whatever.... But there has to be a way to get helmet wearing seen as essential and not optional. I did not give my grandkids an option, they either wore the helmet or they didn't ride the bikes I had bought them. Now they are both mid-teens, neither of them gives it a second thought. My granddaughter is not a natural rider and she knows that she will fall off and need a helmet. My grandson is a very good rider but he has fallen off frequently enough to appreciate the value of a helmet first hand. As a result, when he goes out riding locally with his mates, despite the ribbing, he wears his helmet. He has the confidence, based upon experience, to know for certain that he is doing the right thing. They no longer rib him and most now wear helmets too. (Result!)

 

[TPEHAK]

That green helmet looks fine for me. Why did you buy the new helmet?

 

[Deleted member 7464]

I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it isn't dog poo on it.

 

[Monkey Dog]

I’m glad, or I hope you’re ok.
I guess we have to think about tracking via gps when we ride alone or in the dark.

I'm ok ish thanks I think Giro & another make do helmets with built in gps, in the event of a crash they're activated.

 

[Monkey Dog]

I recently had an OTB down a 4 foot drop when my front Tyre washed out on a wet root. I was on my own on a mountain in the dark. Not a nice experience. I head-planted too. cracked my helmet. Bit my lip as I landed on my head as my chin hit my chest. It all resulted in whiplash and a broken finger. The noise I made when hitting my head must have been heard in the whole valley. I haven't been night riding since.

It kinda puts it into perspective

 

[Monkey Dog]

That green helmet looks fine for me. Why did you buy the new helmet?

The advice is "any impact to a helmet, it's advisable to buy another" It could have hidden damage that would become apparent in the event of another crash. As Steve says ... I don't want my arse wiped by someone else

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I recently had an OTB down a 4 foot drop when my front Tyre washed out on a wet root. I was on my own on a mountain in the dark. Not a nice experience. I head-planted too. cracked my helmet. Bit my lip as I landed on my head as my chin hit my chest. It all resulted in whiplash and a broken finger. The noise I made when hitting my head must have been heard in the whole valley. I haven't been night riding since.

Is that how you ended up looking like you do in your avatar.

 

[Mteam]

The advice is "any impact to a helmet, it's advisable to buy another" It could have hidden damage that would become apparent in the event of another crash. As Steve says ... I don't want my arse wiped by someone else

If theres no cracks in the helmet I'd just carry on riding it.

 

[apac]

I'm getting sick of thumping my head on the ground. Did it again this morning. My rear brake failed and I lost control. Had to limp the rest of the way around the trail with just front brake, not much fun. Just got home to find it weeping from the calliper bleed screw. No doubt it's got on the disc and pads.

 

[Gary]

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Jobbies? Yew...
Fair enough if you bin the helmet and light.
Mind n kick the next dog walker you see not picking up his dog's shit in the balls

 

[Hobo Mikey]

On my way home from work yesterday evening, I went over the handle bars & did a head plant. New helmet should arrive from JE James early next week. I firmly believe that it would've been very much worse without it. I was in a remote ish area in the dark. It could've been the next morning when I would've been found.

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That is so unlucky, to come off your bike and land in dog shite.

 

[Monkey Dog]

I don't know why you all think that's dog shit. It's soil, though I had a sniff to make sure ‍

 

[Howz]

One of my best friends around 7 years ago (53 years old at the time) was in a quarry walking his dog with his son and a few lads were messing about on bmx bikes, mark asked if he could have a go over a small jump.
Mark fell off first go, no helmet, cracked his head open………spent a month in hospital and nearly died, had to have multiple operations over the next 12 months, now has a large titanium plate fitted and on tablets for the rest of his life, lost his job………and is a totally different personality to what he once was due to brain damage…….

 

[Stihldog]

I see the occasional clown riding around our community without a helmet. They’re either have invincibility beyond or don’t care. Only once have seen a rider on our mountain without a helmet. He was riding with his children and had forgot his helmet back at the car. I offered to ride down and get it for him (eMTB quickness) but he said “f**k it”. His children followed him down the trail.

I posted this before but if wasn’t for a good helmet I’d probably be dead…or worse, being spoon-fed and in diapers. My helmets have saved me a number of times but one time it probably saved my life. My helmet was destroyed, broken collar bone, broken ribs and dislocated shoulder. When I came to (I was alone) a mtb’er found me. This was his first time on this mountain and he was lost too. He pulled me out of the creek, put my arm in a sling with a rubber tube he had and used my phone to start calling anyone who knew me.
My neighbour’s helped me down to the waiting ambulance. My wife met me at the ambulance and removed my dark sunglasses …since it was dark outside by that time. She was not happy. It took about 3-5 day to feel kinda normal again. I probably added more brain damage than I already have but who knows.
Bell and the LBS replaced my helmet …for free!

 

[Goodmango13]

Apart from one helmet that I sold because it was a poor fit (I now always assume a riding position to test the helmet) and one that delaminated through multiple impacts with tree branches, I have broken every single helmet I have ever owned (apart from the two I have now of course). The damage has always been the foam core broken clean through, sometimes without apparent damage to the shell, but mostly the shell has also been cracked through, gouged or dented. Whenever I see the damage to the helmet, I am always thankful that I had the foresight to wear a helmet.

I was at the Bikepark section of a trail centre one day, mid-week in school holiday time and came across a bunch of lads in the 14-15 year age group. All were without helmets and were egging each other on to do some descents. I asked the obvious ring leader why he wasn't wearing a helmet, to be told in a very assertive manner "I'm not scared of dying!". I replied that if he has a bad fall he might not actually die, but he might end up having to have his Mum wipe his bum for the rest of her life and then by a stranger for the rest of his life. I'd be scared of that!

They all went quiet, and then one of his mates pulled a helmet out of his backpack and put it on! (Result!)

I accept that some lads cannot afford a helmet or believe that it is an expense they cannot justify, or it will mess with their hair, whatever.... But there has to be a way to get helmet wearing seen as essential and not optional. I did not give my grandkids an option, they either wore the helmet or they didn't ride the bikes I had bought them. Now they are both mid-teens, neither of them gives it a second thought. My granddaughter is not a natural rider and she knows that she will fall off and need a helmet. My grandson is a very good rider but he has fallen off frequently enough to appreciate the value of a helmet first hand. As a result, when he goes out riding locally with his mates, despite the ribbing, he wears his helmet. He has the confidence, based upon experience, to know for certain that he is doing the right thing. They no longer rib him and most now wear helmets too. (Result!)

Good on you that you suggested the helmet!!!

 

[BeBiker]

I’m glad, or I hope you’re ok.
I guess we have to think about tracking via gps when we ride alone or in the dark.

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[Jdub]

Do most of you ride with open face or full-face helmets? I'm thinking of switching to full-face. My local trails here in Spain are nothing but rocks, rocks and bigger rocks. Also, sometimes my ear gets blocked up from the wind on long rides (old injury) so the side protection has other benefits in my case.

 

[BeBiker]

I ride a (detachable) full face for normal Mtb tours.
Only disadvantage is drinking from a bottle while riding.

 

[Gary]

Lots of stuff is fecked up in Australia.

 

[Gary]

No. Mate. I'm just capable of thinking for myself and making my own decisions.

Running around the Internet calling folk names for choosing not to wear a polystyrene hat every time they partake in a relatively safe activity isn't helping anyone.

I ride bikes pretty much every day but would more or less give it up if helmets were ever to become compulsory here
Mandatory helmet laws greatly REDUCE cycling participation and cycle use.
LESS exercise from cycling causes far more deaths than lives saved from cycle helmets

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Lots of stuff is fecked up in Australia.

never!

 

[Doomanic]

 

[Jdub]

Ahh. The good old internet. Even a helmet posting can go from constructive to this in the blink of an eye

 

[Doomanic]

You need to take a chill pill. He’s probably laughing his tits off at how wound up you are.

 

[Jdub]

Just walk away, or maybe?

 

[Jdub]

Anyway! Definitely going to buy a full face helmet with removable guard. Any advice on quality kit for a good price?

 

[BBear]

Isn’t the internet great! Someone in Australia gets to call someone in Scotland a c**t and everyone round the world gets to read it.