Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 15, 2013 12:22pm
This is a pretty fucking brilliant advance in "helmet" technology for bike riders. It's like an airbag in this thing pouch around your neck that can detect when you're in an accident and deploys around your head. According to the report it's more absorbent than traditional helmets as well.
http://www.today.com/video/today/53563167#53563167
http://www.today.com/video/today/53563167#53563167
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 15, 2013 12:39pm
What happens after it has deployed? Do you have to get a new one?
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Gblock
Nov 15, 2013 12:41pm
do those here with children 100 percent make their kids wear helmets to ride their bikes? i personally wouldnt make my kid but i know my gf probly would overrule me
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 15, 2013 12:42pm
Good question. I didn't watch the whole video.ernest_t_bass;1536247 wrote:What happens after it has deployed? Do you have to get a new one?
That, the price, and how often you crash would be a factor in whether to buy it. Obviously some crashes are out of your control (someone else hitting you or causing the accident), but some people are a bit more clumsy on bikes and tend to fall over from time to time.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 15, 2013 12:43pm
I do not make my daughter, although I probably should. She mostly just rides her bike in our driveway. I should make her wear one when we go on bike rides.Gblock;1536249 wrote:do those here with children 100 percent make their kids wear helmets to ride their bikes? i personally wouldnt make my kid but i know my gf probly would overrule me
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 15, 2013 12:54pm
I used to never wear one snowboarding. It was fucking freezing one time and my buddy had an extra helmet I wore instead of my hat cause it was warmer. I going through the woods, fell, and hit my head on a rock. I bought a helmet and wore one ever since.ernest_t_bass;1536252 wrote:I do not make my daughter, although I probably should. She mostly just rides her bike in our driveway. I should make her wear one when we go on bike rides.
I've cracked my head several times snowboarding and mountain biking, no way I'd ever do either without a helmet.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Nov 15, 2013 1:06pm
I never wore a helmet when I was a kid, but I will probably make my children wear them when they are young.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 15, 2013 1:12pm
It's one time use and it's $500Fly4Fun;1536251 wrote:Good question. I didn't watch the whole video.
That, the price, and how often you crash would be a factor in whether to buy it. Obviously some crashes are out of your control (someone else hitting you or causing the accident), but some people are a bit more clumsy on bikes and tend to fall over from time to time.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 15, 2013 1:13pm
I wear a helmet when I ski. I have found them warmer than hats.Raw Dawgin' it;1536258 wrote:I used to never wear one snowboarding. It was fucking freezing one time and my buddy had an extra helmet I wore instead of my hat cause it was warmer. I going through the woods, fell, and hit my head on a rock. I bought a helmet and wore one ever since.
I've cracked my head several times snowboarding and mountain biking, no way I'd ever do either without a helmet.
I don't make my kids wear helmets when riding their bikes. I never did when I was a kid.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 15, 2013 1:13pm
I only wore a helmet as a kid if my mother said something. Whenever I ride a bike now I always wear a helmet.
I still don't wear one when skiing though. It's admittedly stupid not to especially if going through trees, it's just not something I consider when I go though.
I still don't wear one when skiing though. It's admittedly stupid not to especially if going through trees, it's just not something I consider when I go though.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 15, 2013 1:37pm
Fuck that shit.I Wear Pants;1536269 wrote:It's one time use and it's $500
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 15, 2013 2:38pm
If it's better it's worth it. I've been hit one and close to being door'd several times. If this was the difference between brain being cracked open, I'd strongly consider it.ernest_t_bass;1536287 wrote:Fuck that shit.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 15, 2013 2:42pm
Sucks being poor huh?ernest_t_bass;1536287 wrote:Fuck that shit.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 15, 2013 3:06pm
Commander of Awesome;1536318 wrote:If it's better it's worth it. I've been hit one and close to being door'd several times. If this was the difference between brain being cracked open, I'd strongly consider it.
$500 for a one time use helmet? NOOOO.Raw Dawgin' it;1536319 wrote:Sucks being poor huh?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 15, 2013 3:19pm
How many uses do you think you get out of your helmet?ernest_t_bass;1536330 wrote:$500 for a one time use helmet? NOOOO.
You crash and hit your head, you're supposed to get a new helmet.
Also its a daily use helmet until it deploys.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Nov 15, 2013 3:21pm
As for kids, kind of depends. I never wore a helmet when I was a kid, either. Maybe I did (don't remember) before I learned to ride a bike.
But I'd say the same rule should apply to adults - in a quiet suburb I think you're fine. In the city, or just on busier streets, I'd recommend wearing helmets. As a kid I generally avoided the busy streets on my bike (those with speed limits over 25mph).
But I'd say the same rule should apply to adults - in a quiet suburb I think you're fine. In the city, or just on busier streets, I'd recommend wearing helmets. As a kid I generally avoided the busy streets on my bike (those with speed limits over 25mph).
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Nov 15, 2013 3:25pm
Besides the price, that's a lot of trust to place in that helmet deploying properly when you REALLY need it. Bigger problem would seem to be malfunction (cars have sensors in the bumper/frame to improve reliability).
I'm also not sure that it would be more comfortable to wear than a helmet. Still, kudos for a pretty slick innovation.
I'm also not sure that it would be more comfortable to wear than a helmet. Still, kudos for a pretty slick innovation.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Nov 15, 2013 3:59pm
The surgery on your head is probably going to be a lot more expensive. Just a guess.ernest_t_bass;1536330 wrote:$500 for a one time use helmet? NOOOO.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 15, 2013 4:06pm
No, I don't make mine.Gblock;1536249 wrote:do those here with children 100 percent make their kids wear helmets to ride their bikes? i personally wouldnt make my kid but i know my gf probly would overrule me
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Nov 15, 2013 4:45pm
When I was a kid I'd crash on purpose with out a helmet all the time.
I crashed unexpectedly once in college and the hospital bill after being in a coma for a week was slightly more expensive than a helmet.
I crashed unexpectedly once in college and the hospital bill after being in a coma for a week was slightly more expensive than a helmet.
Will easily be a five-digit number.friendfromlowry;1536359 wrote:The surgery on your head is probably going to be a lot more expensive. Just a guess.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 15, 2013 4:59pm
You can also wear helmets that cost a tiny fraction of $500.friendfromlowry;1536359 wrote:The surgery on your head is probably going to be a lot more expensive. Just a guess.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Nov 15, 2013 5:09pm
Would this work for a Harley if so I might be interested in an adult version if not they need to expand it to work for one and be tough enough to stay inflated until you came to rest
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Nov 15, 2013 5:26pm
Apparently, there's some uncertainty of their effectiveness (or they mess up your hair), thus the available market for these new helmets.justincredible;1536400 wrote:You can also wear helmets that cost a tiny fraction of $500.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 15, 2013 7:48pm
No no no no no. $500.justincredible;1536400 wrote:You can also wear helmets that cost a tiny fraction of $500.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Nov 17, 2013 11:17am
Att he end of the video, they said these are "one-time use only" and cost "$500".ernest_t_bass;1536247 wrote:What happens after it has deployed? Do you have to get a new one?