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06-19-2004, 02:49 PM

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:40:43 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>It failed? Shame. That's the problem with helmets, they keep
>breaking and people think that's Saved Their Life [tm].

I don't think the OP claimed any saving of life. I believe he was
talking about road rash avoidance.
--
Rick Onanian

06-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Tom Beattie <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> Hi group,
> I have to share my helmet story and offer it up to be skewered.
> -----------------

well... I'M not going to skewer you....

I've crashed *badly* maybe 2 time on the road (not counting MTB
crashes) in the last 20 years, and once I wished I had been wearing a
helmet in retrospect, and once I was. First time was in the 80's
before helmets were cool, head-on with a truck at 30+mph in an
intersection. caved in the front of a truck, but cost me several daze
of confusion, concussion, and other assorted damage. Second time was
hitting a 2x4 at 25+mph and landing basically on my head first, then
collecting lots of road rash.... no concussion, but a fractured
helmet.

short story is.... a helmet is pretty cheap compared to a concussion,
and it keeps the sun off your head.

d

06-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Tom Beattie <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> Hi group,
> I have to share my helmet story and offer it up to be skewered.
> -----------------

well... I'M not going to skewer you....

I've crashed *badly* maybe 2 time on the road (not counting MTB
crashes) in the last 20 years, and once I wished I had been wearing a
helmet in retrospect, and once I was. First time was in the 80's
before helmets were cool, head-on with a truck at 30+mph in an
intersection. caved in the front of a truck, but cost me several daze
of confusion, concussion, and other assorted damage. Second time was
hitting a 2x4 at 25+mph and landing basically on my head first, then
collecting lots of road rash.... no concussion, but a fractured
helmet.

short story is.... a helmet is pretty cheap compared to a concussion,
and it keeps the sun off your head.

d

06-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Tom Beattie <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> Hi group,
> I have to share my helmet story and offer it up to be skewered.
> -----------------

well... I'M not going to skewer you....

I've crashed *badly* maybe 2 time on the road (not counting MTB
crashes) in the last 20 years, and once I wished I had been wearing a
helmet in retrospect, and once I was. First time was in the 80's
before helmets were cool, head-on with a truck at 30+mph in an
intersection. caved in the front of a truck, but cost me several daze
of confusion, concussion, and other assorted damage. Second time was
hitting a 2x4 at 25+mph and landing basically on my head first, then
collecting lots of road rash.... no concussion, but a fractured
helmet.

short story is.... a helmet is pretty cheap compared to a concussion,
and it keeps the sun off your head.

d

06-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Tom Beattie <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> Hi group,
> I have to share my helmet story and offer it up to be skewered.
> -----------------

well... I'M not going to skewer you....

I've crashed *badly* maybe 2 time on the road (not counting MTB
crashes) in the last 20 years, and once I wished I had been wearing a
helmet in retrospect, and once I was. First time was in the 80's
before helmets were cool, head-on with a truck at 30+mph in an
intersection. caved in the front of a truck, but cost me several daze
of confusion, concussion, and other assorted damage. Second time was
hitting a 2x4 at 25+mph and landing basically on my head first, then
collecting lots of road rash.... no concussion, but a fractured
helmet.

short story is.... a helmet is pretty cheap compared to a concussion,
and it keeps the sun off your head.

d

06-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Tom Beattie <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> Hi group,
> I have to share my helmet story and offer it up to be skewered.
> -----------------

well... I'M not going to skewer you....

I've crashed *badly* maybe 2 time on the road (not counting MTB
crashes) in the last 20 years, and once I wished I had been wearing a
helmet in retrospect, and once I was. First time was in the 80's
before helmets were cool, head-on with a truck at 30+mph in an
intersection. caved in the front of a truck, but cost me several daze
of confusion, concussion, and other assorted damage. Second time was
hitting a 2x4 at 25+mph and landing basically on my head first, then
collecting lots of road rash.... no concussion, but a fractured
helmet.

short story is.... a helmet is pretty cheap compared to a concussion,
and it keeps the sun off your head.

d

06-20-2004, 03:42 AM

On 19 Jun 2004 19:05:24 GMT, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (R15757) wrote:

>Tom Beattie wrote in part:
>
><< ...I wiped out on May 29th, going about 25 mph, slight downhill. Landed
>on my right side, cheekbone and helmet. Lotsa road rash on knees and
>arm. Divot outta my cheek... >>
>
>Tom, gotta ask out of pure curiosity: what caused the wreck? I would guess that
>you were turning sharply on sand or wet concrete, but you don't mention
>turning.
>Was it one of those riding no hands then reaching back and missing the
>hadlebars deals?
>
>Robert

Almost.
I mis-judged a speed bump, on a familiar ride that I make during day
and night rides. Normally i can take this one at speed, Not this
time though. I lost my hand grip on impact and flew out front.

For Zis Guy, I'm glad your situation worked out for you. Hell, I am
happy for anyone who goes down and is able to tell about it, helmet,
balaclava, shaved head, etc.. Wouldn't have wanted my event any other
way. Cause I hit the pavement hard!!!

Observation, the road rash was limited to areas not covered with my
polypro Jersey and bike pants. These are bothe relatively un-scathed
and useable again. Hmmm.

IMO needing to buy a new helmet is a tiny price to pay, given my
reluctance to go without. Hell, it WAS my fault the helmet broke,
hitting head first and all.

Best to all bikers, regardless of choice.
TomB

06-20-2004, 03:42 AM

On 19 Jun 2004 19:05:24 GMT, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (R15757) wrote:

>Tom Beattie wrote in part:
>
><< ...I wiped out on May 29th, going about 25 mph, slight downhill. Landed
>on my right side, cheekbone and helmet. Lotsa road rash on knees and
>arm. Divot outta my cheek... >>
>
>Tom, gotta ask out of pure curiosity: what caused the wreck? I would guess that
>you were turning sharply on sand or wet concrete, but you don't mention
>turning.
>Was it one of those riding no hands then reaching back and missing the
>hadlebars deals?
>
>Robert

Almost.
I mis-judged a speed bump, on a familiar ride that I make during day
and night rides. Normally i can take this one at speed, Not this
time though. I lost my hand grip on impact and flew out front.

For Zis Guy, I'm glad your situation worked out for you. Hell, I am
happy for anyone who goes down and is able to tell about it, helmet,
balaclava, shaved head, etc.. Wouldn't have wanted my event any other
way. Cause I hit the pavement hard!!!

Observation, the road rash was limited to areas not covered with my
polypro Jersey and bike pants. These are bothe relatively un-scathed
and useable again. Hmmm.

IMO needing to buy a new helmet is a tiny price to pay, given my
reluctance to go without. Hell, it WAS my fault the helmet broke,
hitting head first and all.

Best to all bikers, regardless of choice.
TomB

06-20-2004, 03:42 AM

On 19 Jun 2004 19:05:24 GMT, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (R15757) wrote:

>Tom Beattie wrote in part:
>
><< ...I wiped out on May 29th, going about 25 mph, slight downhill. Landed
>on my right side, cheekbone and helmet. Lotsa road rash on knees and
>arm. Divot outta my cheek... >>
>
>Tom, gotta ask out of pure curiosity: what caused the wreck? I would guess that
>you were turning sharply on sand or wet concrete, but you don't mention
>turning.
>Was it one of those riding no hands then reaching back and missing the
>hadlebars deals?
>
>Robert

Almost.
I mis-judged a speed bump, on a familiar ride that I make during day
and night rides. Normally i can take this one at speed, Not this
time though. I lost my hand grip on impact and flew out front.

For Zis Guy, I'm glad your situation worked out for you. Hell, I am
happy for anyone who goes down and is able to tell about it, helmet,
balaclava, shaved head, etc.. Wouldn't have wanted my event any other
way. Cause I hit the pavement hard!!!

Observation, the road rash was limited to areas not covered with my
polypro Jersey and bike pants. These are bothe relatively un-scathed
and useable again. Hmmm.

IMO needing to buy a new helmet is a tiny price to pay, given my
reluctance to go without. Hell, it WAS my fault the helmet broke,
hitting head first and all.

Best to all bikers, regardless of choice.
TomB

06-20-2004, 03:42 AM

On 19 Jun 2004 19:05:24 GMT, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (R15757) wrote:

>Tom Beattie wrote in part:
>
><< ...I wiped out on May 29th, going about 25 mph, slight downhill. Landed
>on my right side, cheekbone and helmet. Lotsa road rash on knees and
>arm. Divot outta my cheek... >>
>
>Tom, gotta ask out of pure curiosity: what caused the wreck? I would guess that
>you were turning sharply on sand or wet concrete, but you don't mention
>turning.
>Was it one of those riding no hands then reaching back and missing the
>hadlebars deals?
>
>Robert

Almost.
I mis-judged a speed bump, on a familiar ride that I make during day
and night rides. Normally i can take this one at speed, Not this
time though. I lost my hand grip on impact and flew out front.

For Zis Guy, I'm glad your situation worked out for you. Hell, I am
happy for anyone who goes down and is able to tell about it, helmet,
balaclava, shaved head, etc.. Wouldn't have wanted my event any other
way. Cause I hit the pavement hard!!!

Observation, the road rash was limited to areas not covered with my
polypro Jersey and bike pants. These are bothe relatively un-scathed
and useable again. Hmmm.

IMO needing to buy a new helmet is a tiny price to pay, given my
reluctance to go without. Hell, it WAS my fault the helmet broke,
hitting head first and all.

Best to all bikers, regardless of choice.
TomB