Bike Helmets - Page 2

xoxoxoBruce · 11-09-2010, 04:27 PM

Better living through chemistry.

BigV · 11-09-2010, 06:36 PM

ha.

better living through crumple zones.

casimendocina · 11-10-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Most of the kids I see wearing helmets on their bikes these days are wearing the skateboarder style. Somewhat less dorky, anyway.

I've seen some helmets which kids have obviously chosen for themselves (Hogan's Heroes type look) which I wouldn't be seen dead in. What I question the wisdom of is middle aged guys in white bicycle knicks (really, anyone in white knicks).

footfootfoot · 11-10-2010, 12:03 PM

knicks are what?

Aliantha · 11-10-2010, 04:20 PM

Bike shorts.

My boys have the skater helmets, but then, they also have skateboards, so that'd be why.

Interestingly enough though, there's no helmet laws for skateboards at skate parks, but you can't ride a skateboard on the road without a helmet. It's my understanding that you can ride a scooter on the road without a helmet though.

As a parent I think kids should wear helmets on all three things, in particular when they're in a skate park. Have you seen some of the crazy stunts they try to do there???

Griff · 11-10-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

But can't they make a bike helmet that doesn't look so dorky?

Aliantha · 11-10-2010, 06:13 PM

What about one for the girls?

Griff · 11-10-2010, 06:26 PM

http://gromitspapa.smugmug.com/Pets/...61_XAc6a-M.jpg

footfootfoot · 11-10-2010, 06:49 PM

Was she wearing a bike helmet in that pic, I didn't notice.

Getgo · 11-10-2010, 11:35 PM

She makes anything look good.

BrianR · 11-11-2010, 09:31 AM

I offer up the suggestion that instead of bike helmets, everyone wear a motorcycle helmet.

Cooler looking, but hotter due to the lack of air flow. saves noggins though.

In MY day, kids didn't need no stinkin' helmets. I never wore one and never will, when bicycling anyway. Motorcycles are a different story, even though Texas doesn't require helmets there, either.

Teach kids how to fall instead, it'll help them later in life.

Griff · 11-11-2010, 09:48 AM

The younger sister of one of my brother's friends hit her head riding a bike into a Pendot pothole. She was in her parents care for almost 30 years after that. Helmets are a big deal. I went over the handlebars night riding years ago on a dirt road. I got up after a few minutes, but I did get up shattered helmet and all.

jimhelm · 11-11-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianR

Teach kids how to fall instead, it'll help them later in life.

What, like push them down a lot?

monster · 11-11-2010, 09:57 AM

loosen their wheels a bit....

skysidhe · 11-11-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

This is timely for me, because Mr. Clod just happened to do a face plant into a dry stream bed on his mountain bike over the weekend. He was wearing his helmet, and still had the mother-living tar knocked out of him. Cuts and bruises all over his face, and we were thinking for awhile he might have a concussion. Who knows how bad it would have been without the helmet.

As long as we are going to pay to treat everyone who walks into an emergency room, I am in favor of laws that prevent people from stupidly hurting themselves. If healthcare went 100% libertarian, then I suppose they could get rid of the laws and I wouldn't care.

I am glad Mr. Clod is OK.

11-09-2010, 04:27 PM	#16
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11-10-2010, 12:03 PM	#19
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11-10-2010, 04:20 PM	#20
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Bike shorts. My boys have the skater helmets, but then, they also have skateboards, so that'd be why. Interestingly enough though, there's no helmet laws for skateboards at skate parks, but you can't ride a skateboard on the road without a helmet. It's my understanding that you can ride a scooter on the road without a helmet though. As a parent I think kids should wear helmets on all three things, in particular when they're in a skate park. Have you seen some of the crazy stunts they try to do there??? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-10-2010, 06:13 PM	#22
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	What about one for the girls? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-10-2010, 06:26 PM	#23
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11-10-2010, 06:49 PM	#24
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Was she wearing a bike helmet in that pic, I didn't notice. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-10-2010, 11:35 PM	#25
Getgo Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 94	She makes anything look good.

11-11-2010, 09:31 AM	#26
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I offer up the suggestion that instead of bike helmets, everyone wear a motorcycle helmet. Cooler looking, but hotter due to the lack of air flow. saves noggins though. In MY day, kids didn't need no stinkin' helmets. I never wore one and never will, when bicycling anyway. Motorcycles are a different story, even though Texas doesn't require helmets there, either. Teach kids how to fall instead, it'll help them later in life. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-11-2010, 09:48 AM	#27
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The younger sister of one of my brother's friends hit her head riding a bike into a Pendot pothole. She was in her parents care for almost 30 years after that. Helmets are a big deal. I went over the handlebars night riding years ago on a dirt road. I got up after a few minutes, but I did get up shattered helmet and all. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-11-2010, 09:57 AM	#29
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	loosen their wheels a bit.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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