I so wish we could instill in the youth the importance of helmets. Every time I see a child wearing a helmet, I always say, "Wow! What a cool helmet you have." Maybe if they think it's cool they'll wear it more. But this only works if the child already has it on. I'm one of those survivors because of my helmet.
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05-12-2008, 11:09 AM #1
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Tis better to wear out than to rust out....
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05-12-2008, 01:41 PM #2
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Thanks Denise!
When hubby's helmet caught a tree limb on our last mtb adventure, he promptly replaced it. We didn't see any signs of cracks but we didn't want to take the risk of using a damaged helmet either.
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05-12-2008, 07:16 PM #3
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I bought a new helmet last week. It fits better than any I've ever tried. I hadn't realised how badly my old one fit until I tried this one.
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05-13-2008, 04:33 AM #4
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Update on hurt kid
Seems he had nothing more than road rash--on the back of his head. (OUCH) So, no concussion or other serious injury! He was bleeding a lot at the scene, so there was lots of speculation that he was hurt worse. I'm sure we're all glad he wasn't.
Now I wonder if this incident will do something about the helmet problem at the school.
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05-13-2008, 06:10 AM #5
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Ouch, Tuckerville, that story sounds like a nightmare! I would be so upset by the helmet situation, I wouldn't be able to help anymore....hopefully things get better and they don't just give up!
RM - thanks for the reminder. Yes, I've been through 3 helmets. Twice were pretty spectacular crashes (dumb, but hard hits) that really saved my noggin! The other was a surprise that I'd hit my head at all, but the crack went all the way through the foam, with no sign of impact on the outside. So, yup, it probably saved my noggin' that time, too!
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05-13-2008, 06:23 AM #6
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I'm so cynical about school in general, that I don't know if I can go back, either. If they would just let me come in and fix their helmets...but no, I'd have to get "approved".
Well, no one cared to "approve" the helmet that flew off the kid's head. They don't know how lucky they are that there's no lawsuit about a permanent brain injury.
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05-13-2008, 06:47 AM #7
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... it's early yet
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