Always were a helmet - ALWAYS!

[genusmtbkr5]

When I broke my collarbone in 99, I also landed head first. I snapped my collarbone clean, the helmet was also cracked. Good thing I was wearing one eh?

[Permagrin]

Originally Posted by Steven Jackson

That was me, and I know I looked cool.

HAAA Nah, it couldn't have been you. He was way uncool...then again....

[Reedster]

Saul Raisin's story is great. Although, he didn't have part of his brain removed, it just left a big dented spot that looks like some of it was removed.

There is a great interview with him on the Competitor's Radio show. http://www.competitorradio.com/details.php?show=163

He talks about the accident and his recovery. It's pretty amazing how he started to recover and completely blew everyone's expectations out of the water.

And, speaking personally to the helmet issue, I went over the bars and broke my collarbone into four pieces. My helmet was cracked. I don't want to think about whe might have happened to my head/brain without it.

Do what YOU want, but I'll be wearing my helmet.

~R

[xhuskr]

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Google Saul Raisin.

just read the article in Bicycling mag last night...WOW is all I can say

[DownhillWebKook]

A few years back I was in SF, downtown, on foot and just chillin'. It was just bustling with tons of traffic of all sorts. I remember making eye contact with this kind of squirrely Middle Eastern looking guy on a ten speed and I got this strange feeling that he was going to wad it up although nothing suggested it really.

He got about 100 yards down the road and ended up running into the front of a car and blowing over the bars and into the street on the other side of the car.

Dude wasn't wearing a helmet. He ended up kind of bloody, but was ultimately okay. Scared the crap out of me to see that happen. It seemed to unfold in slow motion. I have actually had bad dreams about being in the situation for years (almost got hit when I was little).

Even still I sometimes neglect to wear a helmet when just riding around town. After reading this thread, I think I will be a bit more diligent about putting on my lid no matter what. People are crazy out there and sh!t just seems to happen!

Be safe, but maybe just a little nuts, too.

[Shuga]

Bro the 'rents always make me wear a helmet, even when I'm ridin' in my rig. I do put up a good fite when they try puttin it on. I calm down once we get movin tho. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET

[Permagrin]

Went to El Moro after work and watched 3 young guys (late teens?), no helmets, come screaming down mach one onto the cyn trail, skidding around the corner and not even hesitating to see if anyone was coming from either direction on foot or bike. Well, I was as was the group of walkers behind me and they seemed a bit surprised but then again not really seeming to care and only one of them even acknowledged me.

Another guy, again no helmet, then came flying down into the cyn just below Slow n Easy and it was obvious that I surprised him a bit.

Helmet or no, c'mon, there's nothing wrong with using common sense.
*rolling my eyes!*

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by Permagrin

Went to El Moro after work and watched 3 young guys (late teens?), no helmets, come screaming down mach one onto the cyn trail, skidding around the corner and not even hesitating to see if anyone was coming from either direction on foot or bike. Well, I was as was the group of walkers behind me and they seemed a bit surprised but then again not really seeming to care and only one of them even acknowledged me.

Another guy, again no helmet, then came flying down into the cyn just below Slow n Easy and it was obvious that I surprised him a bit.

Helmet or no, c'mon, there's nothing wrong with using common sense.
*rolling my eyes!*

Common sense seems to have been bred out of much of the latest generation.

[Neccros]

Ive cracked my helmet from front to back when I busted my face open.... I'm sure id be sucking my dinner through a straw if I wasn't wearing it..... I hit that hard..

[GP_pilot]

Originally Posted by CC

Honestly I don't wear a helmet when I cruise the beach.

i'm thinking sand on nearly polished concrete is only slightly less safe than riding on wet steel plates/man hole covers...just keep your speed up and don't make any sudden maneuvers And yes, i rode thru venice beach quite a bit

[Hoosierdaddy]

Always wear a helmet!!!

[Hoosierdaddy]

Originally Posted by mechmann

allison was going for some freindly ribbing, either that or being a wine-o has pushed her over the edge

No worries! I was just splaining it, don't want you guys to think I'm some crazy stalker type.

[allison]

Originally Posted by Hoosierdaddy

Actually Allison, it's kind of an inside joke between CC and myself. We rode down at the beach, Cathy and I, about three weeks ago. It was the first time she had been on a bike since her accident at BB. Things sometime aren't what they seem.

I figured you were messing around, but still

You don't have to explain anything to me!!

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by CalEpic

I agree with Mechmann - If someone doesn't want to wear their helmet, be my guest. I think they're stupid but they make their own choices.

Helmet laws are ridiculous. And don't go spouting about the rest of us having to pay their medical. If we can afford to pay for millions of illegal aliens' health care we can afford to pay for the Darwin award winners.

I once heard a story about a guy walking along the boardwalk at the beach. You see, he slipped on some sand and landed on his head. This in turn caused major brain damage and he spent his remaining days in a coma.

I think everyone should wear a helmet all of the time. Hopefully we can get some legislation passed that will force this issue. Of course the punishment for failing to comply should be stiff, maybe even death. Living without a helmet will not be tolerated!

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by CalEpic

I agree with Mechmann - If someone doesn't want to wear their helmet, be my guest. I think they're stupid but they make their own choices.

Helmet laws are ridiculous. And don't go spouting about the rest of us having to pay their medical. If we can afford to pay for millions of illegal aliens' health care we can afford to pay for the Darwin award winners.

Who says we can afford to pay for illegal alien health care? I think somebody has been robbing Peter to pay Paul. Have you seen our freeways?

[J_Sims]

Saw several organ doners this evening in Aliso...You know the ones, they are simply too cool for skool and like that sexy look of their hair blowing in the wind...

[Collette]

I'd be a veggie right now if it weren't for my first helmet. I still remember it, a red Bell Adrenaline. I got stalled when my front wheel hit a rock, and down I went, down the embankment that is.

Besides, some helmets, like the flux, actually look cool.

[bighit8]

My little brother josh cracked his noggin good. I rode skateboards more than half my life ( now to old and brittle) and switched to mountain bikes. My brother split his head from ear to ear,( skating without a helmet) spent 3 months in a comma, physical therapy and relearning basic functions of life up to this day. We all have a choice, however when you dont wear a helmet you also risk head injury to those who care about you!! Just something to think about.

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Saw several organ doners this evening in Aliso...You know the ones, they are simply too cool for skool and like that sexy look of their hair blowing in the wind...

thursday night saw dad and son riding there...dad was riding a pretty crazy IH MkIII or something like that and NO HELMET scary

[Tedroy]

Those IH Mk III riders are truly the hell's angels of MTB!

Originally Posted by foofighter

thursday night saw dad and son riding there...dad was riding a pretty crazy IH MkIII or something like that and NO HELMET scary