Comments on: Helmets And Closed Head Injuries http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/ Opinions, about almost anything Sat, 12 May 2012 02:53:48 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Donna B. http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-1950 Donna B. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:15:51 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/#comment-1950 A friend of mine had his life saved in motorcycle wreck by his kevlar vest. He was a cop and on his way home from work. Also, I should have mentioned that helmets are good for one use only. The impact absorbing material loses its effectiveness. My husband rides motorcycles and he always wears his helmet and clothing of material no thinner than denim. He has a jacket with kevlar inserts that is also the ugliest color of reflective yellow/green I've ever seen, but motorists will notice him. A friend of mine had his life saved in motorcycle wreck by his kevlar vest. He was a cop and on his way home from work.

Also, I should have mentioned that helmets are good for one use only. The impact absorbing material loses its effectiveness.

My husband rides motorcycles and he always wears his helmet and clothing of material no thinner than denim. He has a jacket with kevlar inserts that is also the ugliest color of reflective yellow/green I’ve ever seen, but motorists will notice him.

]]> By: Lori http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-1949 Lori Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:55:05 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/#comment-1949 I think if your putting yourself under any risk (skiing/biking/skateboarding) it is just commen sense to protect yourself with what ever equipment is available. No, they don't always save your life, but hey, why not up the odds to have a better chance at a lesser injury. On the other side of the coin is the fact that you can walk out your front door and slip and crack your skull, chances are you don't wear a helmet when you leave your house every day. I think if your putting yourself under any risk (skiing/biking/skateboarding) it is just commen sense to protect yourself with what ever equipment is available. No, they don’t always save your life, but hey, why not up the odds to have a better chance at a lesser injury. On the other side of the coin is the fact that you can walk out your front door and slip and crack your skull, chances are you don’t wear a helmet when you leave your house every day.

]]> By: Donna B. http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-1925 Donna B. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:25:53 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/#comment-1925 That body exposure is why leather became popular, I suppose. That body exposure is why leather became popular, I suppose.

]]> By: Bejeweled Biker http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-1924 Bejeweled Biker Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:02:47 +0000 http://opiningonline.com/2009/03/24/helmets-and-closed-head-injuries/#comment-1924 Helmets are really important especially if you are on the streets driving a motorbike and your entire body is exposed. Helmets are really important especially if you are on the streets driving a motorbike and your entire body is exposed.

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