Do you wear a helmet?

[C-Rex]

I plan to purchase one for riding my bike, that was my last holdout.

You were riding your bike without one? I thought bike helmets became the norm many years ago. Sorry but that statement baffled me, especially when preceded by the others in which you profess the value of helmets. I actually refuse to ride (my bike) with anyone not wearing a helmet. Mainly because I refuse to cut my ride short and be part of a rescue effort for someone stupid enough not to wear one.

Also, how is this thread still going?

 

[wtcobb]

For a harrowing perspective on TBIs, check out The Crash Reel of Kevin Pearce's injury and recovery. Also March is TBI awareness month. Have fun and be safe out there, everyone.

 

[billski]

be safe out there, everyone.

Sometimes, no matter what you do, be safe isn't in your control. I should know

 

[gmcunni]

How long do folks hang onto their helmets before replacing? I think I've got 8 years on mine. Dented all over but still works great.

in another thread (TBI or something like that) an interview with some Docs they said 7 years is max life.

 

[billski]

in another thread (TBI or something like that) an interview with some Docs they said 7 years is max life.

Inspiring. I've got 3 years left. Hmm.

 

[Scruffy]

I have 3 helmets ( different vent configurations and weights), and always wear one. I ski a lot of tight woods and while it may be true that a high speed impact with a tree may still cause a severe injury, or death, it's the smaller impacts I'm worried about. There are a lot of sharp broken off small limbs/branches that could spear your head. I've also caught a ski on a branch under snow, or even a rock and been pitched forward head long into a tree or rock, my helmet has saved me of some injuries. My helmets are all dented up, each of those dents represents a saved injury, regardless how small. And, helmets make a nice warm hat without the extreme hat hair. For warmer weather, I wear a ski helmet that resembles a bike helmet, it has so many vents.

 

[Not Sure]

Another reason to wear a helmet.....LOL
Alfinator post #5
http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16504

 

[Scruffy]

^^ PBR on the head .. love it .. break out the PBR love fest again .. where's my old avatar.. haha BG look what you started.