Invisible helmet ?
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Invisible helmet ?
Anyone ever heard of this ? Called a "Hovding". Invented in Sweden and gaining popularity in Europe among cyclists. It deploys just like a car airbag. I wonder if it could be used on motorcycles. The device wouldn't know the difference.
I'd consider it in hot weather anyway, but it's pricey right now. Just trying to keep an open mind of new inventions in my advancing age.
Their site has convincing crash videos, some on you tube.
I'd consider it in hot weather anyway, but it's pricey right now. Just trying to keep an open mind of new inventions in my advancing age.
Their site has convincing crash videos, some on you tube.
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Anyone ever heard of this ? Called a "Hovding". Invented in Sweden and gaining popularity in Europe among cyclists. It deploys just like a car airbag. I wonder if it could be used on motorcycles. The device wouldn't know the difference.
I'd consider it in hot weather anyway, but it's pricey right now. Just trying to keep an open mind of new inventions in my advancing age.
Their site has convincing crash videos, some on you tube.
I'd consider it in hot weather anyway, but it's pricey right now. Just trying to keep an open mind of new inventions in my advancing age.
Their site has convincing crash videos, some on you tube.
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Well...the demo rider's going say...15mph. You'll be traveling much faster so I'd have to say the airbag will probably pop like a balloon and then you're injured with this stupid collar/bag hanging off your neck. Nice theory, but not really geared for high-speed mode...IMO.
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Yeah, That' what I was thinking. I imagine at high speeds it would be a risky gamble. I'll think I'll wait for the next generation of airbag helmets.
It might be more useful this winter for folks here in New England trying to walk to their mailboxes while slipping and braking their necks on the ice and snow.
It might be more useful this winter for folks here in New England trying to walk to their mailboxes while slipping and braking their necks on the ice and snow.
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That would be handy if they had one to protect your junk.
Like if you're in a place and a fight breaks out and someone goes to kick you in the nads, sensors in the crotch of your jeans transmit signals that explode the airbags instantly cradling your manhood , thus allowing mankind to stay calm and carry on.
Like if you're in a place and a fight breaks out and someone goes to kick you in the nads, sensors in the crotch of your jeans transmit signals that explode the airbags instantly cradling your manhood , thus allowing mankind to stay calm and carry on.