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Joined: Aug 15, 2007 Posts: 31 Location: Alabama, USA
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:46 am Post subject:
We have a helmet law in Alabama. Even if we didn't, I'd still wear a helmet. I wear a full-face all the time. One of my neighbors claims that helmets offer protection below 17 mph, but above that you are better off without a helmet. I think he's out of his mind. _________________ T.J. in Alabama
´83 KZ1100-A3, ´74 CB550-4
Past bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 117 Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:
> One of my neighbors claims that helmets offer protection below 17 mph, but above that you are better off without a helmet.
First part of the statement is true, the second... I strongly doubt.
When you fall, no matter how fast you are going, your *vertical* speed is always the same. Same as you fall standing up or riding a bicycle. Lower than falling from a ladder. That's what the helmet is supposed to take care of. Plus, the asphalt rash.
It's pointless to protect for more, because your neck will snap anyway. Car helmets are different since they also protect the neck.
Joined: Dec 27, 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Levittown PA
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:44 pm Post subject:
We no longer have a helmet law in PA at first I never wore a helmet Now I have gotten back into the habit of wearing it Mostly because of Auto drivers dont really care for you or your safety on a cycle And I dont need my wife and kids fighting with the life insurance policy co to get paid because i wasnt wearing a helmet.
It is nice to have the right to decide for yourself !
Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 6 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: NO HELMETS
WHY TEMPT FATE? EVEN IF YOU LIVED IN BUMF**K NEW CALCEDONIA, WHERE YOU KNEW THERE WERE NO CARS FOR ONE THOUSAND MILES, WOULD IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? A CHAIN COULD BREAK, A PEBBLE COULD MAKE YOU SLIDE, A BIRD COULD DISTRACT YOU LONG ENOUGH FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN. WE ALL TAKE A CHANCE EVERY TIME WE RIDE. PEACE.
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