mc.nuget
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Like i said, Tapatalk made a new account on my behalf. Havent used this forum since i was like 15.
Edit: Also, 'speel'...?
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Am I crazy for not wearing a helmet.
- Thread starter elliotcook1
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Edit: Also, 'speel'...?
stirk
Burner
Is this you?
[video=youtube;71DIT6hYXYo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71DIT6hYXYo[/video]
Good to hear Mr bear, imagine what might have happened if she was not wearing a helmet.
Hook line and sinker!
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
I'm going to get some pegs and learn to grind!
Ooooh like the rapper? Are you a rapper dude?
What happened to max_shredor v1? Did the ninja turtles get him? They could rap you know? Just like MC Nugget. All the kids are into him...he is whack. No not whack...Ummmm...frontin'...uuuuhhh shit...Wylin! That's it. He is wylin.
Look at this thread getting all leatt neck brace. Do I buy a helmet or not?????
I simply put this out there for you farmer, helmets are required to meet an Australian standard, or EU or American and probably a bunch of other countries or ecominc zones standards too. That standard represents protection against some level of impact. I suggest we book a tour of the testing factory and we can ask them all our favourite questions and really put this shit to bed...
dunndog
Eats Squid
Dont need to imagine, there's always others who can tell you based on articles and statistics.
silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
Simple answer for the OP: Yes. You are crazy. But that's OK since most people are...
stirk
Burner
Got any evidence to back up those statistics? :heh:
dunndog
Eats Squid
Yep. I read all about it.
link1896
Mr Greenfield
Sorry dude, was taking the piss.
I was trying to inject a dose of sarcasm with a pinch of irony using a photo of poodle mid way through a 5m jump. This might be Poodles "just cruising" style, while it's another's balls to the wall.
Helmet = yes
Neck brace = No (despite an Enduro bike being abused)
Launching ramp built to BCA = No, hand rails are missing. Unsure how the handrail on the jump exit would work. Going to need a consultant for this.
Traffic controller with a slow/stop lolly pop sign= No
Planning permit from the relevant authorities = no comment your honour
loc81
Likes Dirt
To answer your questions, yes I always wear one and yes you are crazy.
What's with the farkin flashbacks? That was 10 years ago surely!
Dunno about you but I'm self employed, house, family etc. so I chuck on some light duty pads too. Anything could happen out on the bike at any time, at any speed- I can't stop every injury but I can at least try and minimise the damage.
I look at it like this-
I've never needed a seatbelt but I always wear it. I've never fallen down a flight of stairs but I'm still glad there's a handrail close by.
As for a helmet being uncomfortable or restrictive? I've got a mongrel head so I need to try on a shitload of them in store to find one that fits, so get out to a big store and be a pesky customer!
elliotcook1
Squid
Thanks for replying to the question.
taquar
Likes Dirt
Can safely say that is my "Oh god I'm gonna die" style.
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safreek
*******
yeah, I did a bit of riding the other day without helmet, quite liberating and felt damn good. only xc though
Boom King
downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse
I forgot my helmet riding to school with my daughter yesterday, felt like an anarchist!
safreek
*******
bloody oath, I was the only one out n the track helmetless and felt the rebel, I must admit that I had a beanie on for protection so that would of helped soften any blows :hat:
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Well today was a bit different...I ate shit pretty hard, head took a good whack in the process. When I got up I was glad to have been wearing a helmet.Can safely say that is my "Oh god I'm gonna die" style.
I'm pretty confident riding without a helmet on easy xc where the wheels stay on the ground. Only at 60-70% effort. I still wear one out of habit but in terms of real risk, it's a bit over the top..
I have never had a jra accident where I hit my head, but have cracked three helmets binning it while pushing my limits. I had a mate that went otb when his chain snapped when standing up peddling hard on bitumen. He took a nice gauge out of his helmet.. but.., thats it.
The issue that shits me about the whole helmet debate is common sense. Anyone who rides mtbs knows the value of a good helmet, but a riding at 10kmh up the fire road without one isn't crazy.
I have never had a jra accident where I hit my head, but have cracked three helmets binning it while pushing my limits. I had a mate that went otb when his chain snapped when standing up peddling hard on bitumen. He took a nice gauge out of his helmet.. but.., thats it.
The issue that shits me about the whole helmet debate is common sense. Anyone who rides mtbs knows the value of a good helmet, but a riding at 10kmh up the fire road without one isn't crazy.
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Nautonier
Eats Squid
I used to feel the same way until someone pointed out to me the joys of gum forrest 'spears'. When it gets windy these spear-shaped bits of branches break off and hang in the trees, ready to fall off at any moment over the next few weeks or months, hitting terminal velocity and potentially penetrating your skull. I see them all the time littering the trails, which is a genuine cause for concern whether riding or trail building.
I guess some fire trails have no overhanging trees at all, so you're only risking miscellaneous debris from space junk or small meteorites.
Are you talking about 'Widow makers'? Yeah they are all over the place. Another reason why gums are such such shit weed tree.. (that debate for another time). Anyway, no helmet will save you from a big one of them. Yes the sharp sticks can stab and are a very real risk.. Each person weighs it up differently though. Bush walkers don't wear helmets for example.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Yep, Widow Makers. Couldn't agree more re the shitness of gum trees, give me any other kind of forrest any day, especially for riding bikes or building trails and not having to rake them every other week...
I wonder how many bush walkers or joggers actually get nailed by the spears?