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MR OX":10bga1uq said:
Working in mental health I've spoke to masses of people with brain injuries, I've had it closer to home with a family member who fell down the stairs. It's that easy to gain an injury that'll change your life forever. Why increase the odds when you just wear a helmet?
I dont think that choosing to not wear a helmet increases the odds of brain injury. Many injuries are caused as a direct result of wearing a helmet. I am not saying dont wear one, just learn the benefits of choosing to wear one then decide if it is something you feel you need. After all, cycling is meant to be enjoyable, so if you are riding around worrying about hurting your head and feel a helmet will protect then surely you will have a more ejoyable ride wearing one
Also, as ive said before, understanding the limits of the helmet you buy is also wise, most are only rated for a stationary impact from just over a metre, as in falling off your bike while stopped, and only rated/designed for top impacts, as in landing on the top of your head not banging the side, front or back. I see more freeride type helmets around nowadays but im not sure, and doubt they will have a very high saftey rating, if any, for side impact either.
Some helmets sold in other countries, America for example have to have the older higher rating which will be a better buy but will sacrifice weight and comfort, less vents for example. Speaking of vents, most helmets fall short of higher standards and cant be tested due to vents, obviously a major gap in head coverage