Motorcycle Helmet Performance: Blowing the Lid Off

[cyberglass]

Really interesting read on helmets which should put a few of the if it dont cost X amount its not safe comments to bed .



https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html
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[Mr.Everready]

There's like 5 million words there ! I'll read it when I retire.
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[chris-red]

As with every thread of this type safety is only 1 aspect to consider when buying a lid.

A Dihatsu might be just as safe as a BMW doesn't make it just as good.
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[skatefreak]

13,637 words...
Am half way through...
Going for a walk !

Very informative

-Jvr

[DrDonnyBrago]

[multijoy]

Interesting points about speed in accidents as well-

[LeeR]

Although it's been covered before (see: Helmets - how are they rated on safety?) it is worth revisiting as its a very informative article; a little biased toward the US market covering the Snell test standards in some detail as it does, but well worth your time reading it.
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[27cows]

I think it mostly comes down to luck. No two helmets react in the same way under impact. You could survive a massive high speed impact in a cheapo lid. Or hit your head in the wrong place wearing a 500 quid lid and die.
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