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Boony wrote:Trailboss wrote:So it’s just Boony we are waiting on is it :blink: seems like a trail ride :laugh: :laugh:
Come on Boony
Tab
No worries mate
PS you couldnt handle it :laugh:
TB
Sorry bloke
Looks like I would be a large…need to see the costings to determin which one as I am saving for a teneree.
Boony
Ace wrote:Trailboss wrote:Replace it James
What’s the difference between a large rock and bitumen?TB
I understand your point of view but what if it was a scuff(slide) in sand. Good helmets cost a bomb and I would definitely be looking all the aspects of the incident before I cut the chin strap.
Big accident and large impact on hard pack – bye bye helmet
Small impact on soft terrain – probably keep helmet
etc etc.
just my opinion. Maybe one I will regret some day??
Scuff on sand no damage to the structure yeah keep it
I was once told if you get a concussion from an accident the helmet should be replaced because it has done its job
Nickj wrote:Trailboss wrote:Replace it James you only get one chance, who wants to have an accident and end up a dozen driver or an electrician :laugh: :laugh: sorry guys :pinch:Seriously but those that think there is a difference between your head hitting the ground on a adv bike or a trail bike I reckon you have hit your head to many times already :laugh:
One of our own here actually had a fall in the watagans last Sunday, low speed in the tighter going suffered a head impact and spend the night in hospital and today only just had full vision return but can’t remember Sunday.
All aspects of bike riding have the same chance of hitting different things different ways in all different circumstances at different speeds at different angles with one thing the same, you only get one head and one brain ( in most cases I should state ) it could be argued that’s why they all come under the same Australian standard. What’s the difference between a large rock and bitumen?
Replace it mate, I have just had that helmet painted and no matter how much I love it, one decent hit and I will replace it :pinch:IMO
TB
I was talking about the ‘ crashed helmet ‘ not the chance of hitting something hard , if your lid hits a rock hard on a trail ride I’d be replacing it but on an adv ride get off the chances your head will hit hard pack is higher due to speed and where you ride. How many times do you have a get off on a trail ride and your head barely touchs the ground ?? ( unless your Dejay and try to burrow a deep as you can
)Nick
To answer your question “How many times do you have a get off on a trail ride and your head barely touches the ground ??” Lots, and the last two crashes I have had that come to mind on my adv bike both involved speed and neither time my helmet hit the ground but I ended up in hospital on one occasion so it was a decent crash :huh: (thanks again Lotsa for getting the bike of me)
I think we are saying the same thing honestly. Its just the internet :laugh: :laugh:
I am talking about ‘crashed helmets’ as well. I dont understand how can you say the chances are more on certain riding when terrain and speed varies so much everywhere we all go. It wont be the speed that determines the damage it will be the sudden stop :laugh: What about the OBT rider (they havent spoken up so I wont name them) head knock and the night in hospital last sunday, 2nd gear?I think we are saying the same thing honestly. If its had an impact and is a solid impact replace it or at least investigate it. Cracked or damaged replace and maybe as I wrote above in Ace’s response “I was once told if you get a concussion from an accident the helmet should be replaced because the lining has done its job”
like I said IMO
TB
Replace it James you only get one chance, who wants to have an accident and end up a dozen driver or an electrician :laugh: :laugh: sorry guys :pinch:
Seriously but those that think there is a difference between your head hitting the ground on a adv bike or a trail bike I reckon you have hit your head to many times already :laugh:
One of our own here actually had a fall in the watagans last Sunday, low speed in the tighter going suffered a head impact and spend the night in hospital and today only just had full vision return but can’t remember Sunday.
All aspects of bike riding have the same chance of hitting different things different ways in all different circumstances at different speeds at different angles with one thing the same, you only get one head and one brain ( in most cases I should state ) it could be argued that’s why they all come under the same Australian standard. What’s the difference between a large rock and bitumen?
Replace it mate, I have just had that helmet painted and no matter how much I love it, one decent hit and I will replace it :pinch:IMO
TB
Ace wrote:What does Crash do? Speak to him?Like Amy and Dejay he just puts up with it, gets on with the job (one job :laugh: ) and gets on with it without whinging
After talking on the phone tonight Pete I think you have no neck like me :laugh: :whistle: :pinch: and that’s why it’s worse with the scala for you. Try making sure the brace is adjusted right now you have the instructions
TB
MrSquiggle wrote:Another sneak peak …. its Amy’s turnThe flying fish theme helmet is definately taking shape
with some very unique, japanese inspired, wave art
Wow It’s great another awesome job, but she just get back to finishing mine first :laugh: looks great and will suit the Flying fish
Bet she is excited when she sees it :woohoo:TB
