Helmets will be obsolete in 10 years... a prediction, folly or vested interest?

[stoatsngroats]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...lete-in-10-years-and-replaced-by-airbags.html

Without wishing to start a helmet/ no helmet debate, I wish to inject some comment on the viability of neck wear which has the ability to produce safety to the head, as a result of serious impact, and whether anyone would be likely to use this?

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I want a full body one.

 

[Drago]

Not at that price they won't. And I see they didn't mention lifespan of durability of these. 200 sheets every couple of years is more than most 2 wheeled users spend on bikes.

 

[Rapples]

I want a full body one.

Here you go

http://www.hitairuk.co.uk/

Miss Rapples has one, never though of wearing it on the bike though

 

[Drago]

It does seem a bit weighty and over complicated. Perhaps some kind of hat might be more appropriate? We could call it a helmet...

 

[Danny]

As well as the price, more thought would need to be given to how you wear it. The picture in the Telegraph implies it is part of a jacket, which would be OK for riding in winter, but what about summer when you just want to wear just a t-shirt or light weight cycling top?

Personally it strikes me as an over-engineered solution, and it would be better to spend time looking at how to make sure helmets provide (even) more protection.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Did anyone say puncture?

 

[stoatsngroats]

Here you go http://www.hitairuk.co.uk/

That's pretty impressive, and I feel strongly that TdF and other competitive cycling should embark on a 10yr study using both pieces of equipment, to learn the benefits for ordinary cyclists, much as Formula 1 has done for everyday motorists over the years.

 

[Danny]

Mss Rapples has one, never though of wearing it on the bike though

If your bike riding style is as dodgy as your arguments you would be well advised to wear one.

 

[ufkacbln]

This is an interesting alternative from the US based Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

We asked two noted helmet experts what thickness of foam would be required to turn a current bike helmet into an anti-concussion helmet by keeping the CPSC two-meter flat anvil drop test below 100g. Here is the result.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

This is an interesting alternative from the US based Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

I never knew you could wear a cannoli.

 

[Rapples]

If your bike riding style is as dodgy as your arguments you would be well advised to wear one.

I get enough grief off of her for wearing her underwear, and school uniform.

 

[Tin Pot]

This is an interesting alternative from the US based Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

 

[Arrowfoot]

I am surprised that they sold 12, 000 in Northern Europe.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Here you go

http://www.hitairuk.co.uk/

Miss Rapples has one, never though of wearing it on the bike though

I was thinking more