Ryder Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 This subject is often brought up, there are those who reckon they are no better than having an over-sized eggshell on your head, then there are those who reckon that, for the price, you are getting a pretty good deal and something that's worth wearing. Wonder no more, as one is tested to destruction on YT! 3Yz8WbKWmdE What do you folks think? Had any experiences or near escapes with your head in one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Well that is better than nothing, the rest of your body would be f*cked by the time that helmet was knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Love the intro music This is pretty cool, what ever you hit the helmet with got bent mind you. Can you tell me the brand and price? I missed it if you did say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew66 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hello S***** V*****. Fancy seeing you here. A broad church indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasathai1 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 good to reduce scuffs, not impact, main intent is to have something on your head for show ( and not get a ticket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 i see these over zealous cyclist here wearing a helment, but often perched on top of a thick wooley hat leaving most of the head exposed, but hey it it makes them feel like the terminator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is how to test a helmet! DnA-OEeWitM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 This is how to test a helmet! DnA-OEeWitM 6 and 2 three's at the end of the day mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thais need to learn it is also a good idea to do the buckle up. Most don't which means it ain't going to stay on after your head makes initial contact with whatever object it first hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 That Thai helmet test has also been a laughable thread on the motorcycle forums I frequent. FWIW: On a serious note, below is my reply to those discussions: I believe the video of beating a helmet with a baton has little or no credibility to testing it's safety. I've previously posted the below links which give a decent overview of helmet testing procedures and ratings. Helmet prices are not relative, as there inexpensive helmets that meet/exceed Snell and/or ECE standards. Helmets with higher prices may be do their being more comfortable or that the brand has an image (like Rolex watches vs Timex), but neither is relative to the helmets safety rating. Excellent article on helmet testing/ratings. Note that Snell & ECE verifies manufacturers claims that they have actually tested their helmets, whereas DOT doesn't. Hence, an unscrupulous helmet maker could _claim_ a DOT rating but it is not verified. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...iew/index.html Sharp system for helmet testing/rating. A newer system developed in the UK: http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ing-system.htm Helmet weights..some various brands/models. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...et-weights.htm While one of my helmets is a 'light weight' carbon fiber and is DOD ,Snell & ECE rated, I wonder if saving a mere few ounces from other lighter weight helmets makes much difference to the wearer? Yet, some higher priced helmets weigh over 4-pounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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