lonesomepo
The outer shell on my bicycle helmet was loose, so I pulled it off and threw it out, thinking it was just decorative. A family member warned me that I had compromised the helmet's usefulness. Was she right?--I'm skeptical.
Answer
Yes, she was right.
Your helmet was designed to be used with the shell. Bad idea throwing it away. It is now more prone to puncture and less durable.
The foam absorbs impact. The shell greatly increases puncture resistance. They work together better than either alone.
If you buy less expensive helmets that don't have the shell fused onto the foam, simply tape the shell back on with electrical tape.
Yes, she was right.
Your helmet was designed to be used with the shell. Bad idea throwing it away. It is now more prone to puncture and less durable.
The foam absorbs impact. The shell greatly increases puncture resistance. They work together better than either alone.
If you buy less expensive helmets that don't have the shell fused onto the foam, simply tape the shell back on with electrical tape.
Please help me? My boyfriend won't wear a helmet?
Sallyyyy
My boyfriend won't wear a helmet on his bike because it's not 'cool' and he won't listen to me or my mum when we tell him what could happen to him. I'm sick of him thinking he's invincible because my mum is a nurse and she's seen first-hand what head injuries can do to someone's life. I don't want him to think I'm trying to control him but it's only because I care about him and I can't lose him whether it's to brain damage or death. I know the risks of this are low but we live in quite a hilly area and I know people who have gone over the handle bars and have their helmets crack in two. They were lucky that it wasn't their head that cracked in two. How can I make him listen? My mum has even offered to buy him a helmet.
Answer
Bicycle? Or motorcycle?
(As if it really makes a difference...)
Anyone who goes over the bars shouldn't be riding in the first place.
I would be more likely to wear a styrofoam cooler than a bicycle "helmet". Same material, same "protection".
If you don't want him to think you are trying to control him, stop trying.
Because that is exactly what you are doing.
Edit:
I agree whole heartedly with Dimo - even if we live on opposite coasts.
I live in a state without a mandatory helmet law - which allows me to have an open mind.
I've been riding over 20 years, and started later than most.
He's been riding since I was in diapers.
You may choose to base your decisions on facts and statements of experienced survivors, or whichever fallacy you choose to listen to.
True safety is up to the operator, not something they strap on or around them (ie: car).
Make the car safer? Give me a break! Make the driver safer.
Safe riders/drivers don't crash, or allow themselves to be crashed into.
Live Free Or Die.
Edit2: Now we have 7 thumbs down....obviously from those who think that since I am allowed to choose, THEY THINK they know my choice - even though not explicitly expressed in this post.
Since I AM allowed to choose, I must also choose, and THAT means I must consider ALL aspects, not just those forced on me by proponents of one side.
My personal view of bicycle helmets is that they are next to useless. After all, motorcycle helmets are only tested at 15mph - and I have ridden bicycles much faster than that.
Bicycle? Or motorcycle?
(As if it really makes a difference...)
Anyone who goes over the bars shouldn't be riding in the first place.
I would be more likely to wear a styrofoam cooler than a bicycle "helmet". Same material, same "protection".
If you don't want him to think you are trying to control him, stop trying.
Because that is exactly what you are doing.
Edit:
I agree whole heartedly with Dimo - even if we live on opposite coasts.
I live in a state without a mandatory helmet law - which allows me to have an open mind.
I've been riding over 20 years, and started later than most.
He's been riding since I was in diapers.
You may choose to base your decisions on facts and statements of experienced survivors, or whichever fallacy you choose to listen to.
True safety is up to the operator, not something they strap on or around them (ie: car).
Make the car safer? Give me a break! Make the driver safer.
Safe riders/drivers don't crash, or allow themselves to be crashed into.
Live Free Or Die.
Edit2: Now we have 7 thumbs down....obviously from those who think that since I am allowed to choose, THEY THINK they know my choice - even though not explicitly expressed in this post.
Since I AM allowed to choose, I must also choose, and THAT means I must consider ALL aspects, not just those forced on me by proponents of one side.
My personal view of bicycle helmets is that they are next to useless. After all, motorcycle helmets are only tested at 15mph - and I have ridden bicycles much faster than that.
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