July 12, 20223 yr Which would type of helmet would you wear... full face, open face, flip up or just a normal safety head wear for a EMTB road/offroad use?.
July 12, 20223 yr Author I wear a MTB cycling helmet that had MIPS, it's meant to protect your head better. Would feel comfortable wearing a full/open face helmet or do you think its abit OTT safety?
July 12, 20223 yr Author Would feel comfortable wearing a full/open face helmet or do you think its abit OTT safety? You*
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July 12, 20223 yr Author [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0220_03_01.JPG]48048[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0222_03.JPG]48049[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type=full" alt="48050]48050[/ATTACH] Several different eye protection then, would you still wear that type of protection even on the roads or is it just for off road only?
July 12, 20223 yr i wear my helmet and sunglasses everywhere and gloves to many twats on the roads these days they just dont look where there going esp them fkn kids on scooters i got retard rammers for those on my handle bars.
July 12, 20223 yr Author i wear my helmet and sunglasses everywhere and gloves to many twats on the roads these days they just dont look where there going esp them fkn kids on scooters i got retard rammers for those on my handle bars. [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0236_04.JPG]48051[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0229.JPG]48052[/ATTACH] Retard rammers not heard of that one before lol. Would you consider a full face helmet and if not, why not?
July 12, 20223 yr https://www.avs-racing.com/index.php/en/store/hand-guard-kit i have a race class bike so it can go over 28 mph max 39.6 that helmet is a carbon rampage pro and that is heavy enough let alone a full race helmet and visor id boil in one of those things.
July 12, 20223 yr Author https://www.avs-racing.com/index.php/en/store/hand-guard-kit i have a race class bike so it can go over 28 mph max 39.6 that helmet is a carbon rampage pro and that is heavy enough let alone a full race helmet and visor id boil in one of those things. Them hand guards (retard rammers)look the biz. Do you catch the eye of plod at all in your gear. I ride an eBobcat 1500, i dont race but do enjoy off road(moors and dales). I wear a ski helmet from Blacks, but considering full face or chin guard type. Trying to get peoples opinion on different headwear protection
July 12, 20223 yr nope they dont give a crap i ride past them all the time going 30 mph and wave at them on the pavement and not interested even if i look like a halo robot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anCY1F4_WT8:232 just hit the mute as it is the vibrations from my handle bars.
July 12, 20223 yr Author nope they dont give a crap i ride past them all the time going 30 mph and wave at them on the pavement and not interested even if i look like a halo robot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anCY1F4_WT8:232 just hit the mute as it is the vibrations from my handle bars. Like your style SW. Plod abit keen around our area so got to keep within the limits. Thanks for your input though SW. Good chatting with you.
July 12, 20223 yr Standard open faced lid. You wear a full face anywhere other than the Alps or some bike trail park you look a complete dimwit.
July 12, 20223 yr https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bell-super-3r-mips-helmet/rp-prod179027 you can have both but pushing 30mph id not trust it for a impact like that and why i sold my old one.
July 12, 20223 yr i use sun glasses because they have polarized or prizm lenses for on and off road you wont get that with a visor helmet. https://foxracing.co.uk/product/dropframe-pro-helmet/27494.html?dwvar_27494_color=176&dwvar_27494_size=S&cgid=sale-men-1 https://www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-prescription-lenses/ it is your head protect it how you like but if a lorry runs ur ass over none will save you
July 12, 20223 yr Author Standard open faced lid. You wear a full face anywhere other than the Alps or some bike trail park you look a complete dimwit. AndyBike, i didnt mean to sound contrisending, just wanting different opinions
July 12, 20223 yr Helmets with jawguards protect teeth - I'm pretty sure I would have lost yet another one at least by now, if I hadn't used a (cheapo) jawguarded helmet - cheers [mention=11305]soundwave[/mention] for the tip! I've landed on my head three times so far, it may happen again. A top hat lid type doesn't protect the lower side of the face, or jaw and/or teeth. For eyewear, I just wear cool shades. Edited July 12, 20223 yr by guerney
July 13, 20223 yr As I see it, ride sensibly and safely then there is no need for specialist or ott thrill sports protection, It is speed that does the damage. For off road or thrill seeking riding then yes some protection is needed but for most riders it simply imv isn't needed. Edited July 13, 20223 yr by Nealh
July 13, 20223 yr Author As I see it, ride sensibly and safely then there is no need for specialist or ott thrill sports protection, It is speed that does the damage. For off road or thrill seeking riding then yes some protection is needed but for most riders it simply imv isn't needed. , who with camera evidence, show that speed and inapropriate riding likely induces the issue they have with incidents, Yes Neal, but is not true to say you still could do the 15.5mph limit and still hit the head as hard as if travelling at say 25mph, but prob not as much forward momentum as 25mph?
July 13, 20223 yr Author Yes Neal, but is not true to say you still could do the 15.5mph limit and still hit the head as hard as if travelling at say 25mph, but prob not as much forward momentum as 25mph? Do you wear head protection Neal?
July 13, 20223 yr Do you wear head protection Neal? Generally only a leather bush hat to keep sun and rain off my head.
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