Rumplestiltskin Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 As plenty of people have already said, a helmet isn't optional when you go out riding, it's something you should be wearing at all times. I never go out on the bike without one, whether I'm commuting to uni or on a proper ride. I've had plenty of close calls where my helmet has undoubtedly saved me from some serious injury, and the ironic thing is that they were all on small walls when I was mucking around. It's not always going to be the massive gap drop that'll get you - you can't choose the time or place you do something silly, or the moment a car pulls out in front of you unexpectedly as you cross the road. Don't gamble with your life for the sake of £40 quid, or because you think it looks daft. Wear your helmets children! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yay for helmets,Neigh for horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelistic Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Where one all the time.It hides my mess of hair, shows people that you have some sense as you have considered your own personal safety, combine this with courtesy towards pedestrians and you'll be a good trials rider in no time.It adds a professional look to the sport, but the main reason is to keep yourself safe.Anyone who says they are too good, or too in-experienced for a helmet needs to get a life.Agreed!I always wear mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 How much is your life to you?How much is a helmet?You can get decent ones from about £40, is your life worth more than £40?And, can any of you speak English properly?er...by the looks of it id say naySorry sir, i was not aware that we had to speak in proper english.It's not obligatory...but it aids other human beings in understanding what you're trying to sayi never wear my helmet anymore mainly because it doesnt fit anymore but my dreads cousion my head if i fall offyeh... about that...i dobnt think dreads will stop your head from being split open like a melon if you flip over on a big drop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_dude217 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I say neigh to helmets all i do is dont fall off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 yay or nay ?haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I say neigh to helmets all i do is dont fall off!You don't have a brain do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Helmet all the way.The day I tried to hop onto a car bike rack that was on the ground outside Asda and smashed my head on the floor was the day I decided to wear a helmet all the time. But, one day I didnt, tried a road gap, fell, and ended up in hospital with a very swollen bloody hand. I was very lucky not to have hit my head that day. So you should maybe wear gloves too.I E.Ted it over a jump at a Downhill/freeride trail and landed on my shoulder/head. I was wearing a full face helmet. Thank God for that. The jaw of the Helmet had a big gash in it where I hit a rock. I took my gogles off and everything was tinted blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKitching Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Helmets give you so much confidence in your riding, without my helmet i would be no were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Convinced Ill have a little ride and see what it feels likeI'm actually really suprised by the number of people riding hard on topI fort I'd get a load of people saying helmets are for pussysGuess you guys have wised upThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 We're just not stupid, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 We're just not stupid, that's all.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tris Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I usually always wear one, especially on a big ride, somewhere like leeds because lots of other riders use them. just maybe me but i feel like im CLS once iv got one on.Well, one view is that helmets weren't made to look pretty stapped to your bag they are there for a reason . . james. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I say neigh to helmets all i do is dont fall off!You don't have a brain do you.Damn, you beat me to it!I am getting very annoyed by people saying they wear halmets when most people don't and don't have a go at me if you are one of the people that do but when out riding I have never ridden trials with another person who was wearing a helmet! ('BREATHE', continue rant in head) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Damn, you beat me to it!I am getting very annoyed by people saying they wear halmets when most people don't and don't have a go at me if you are one of the people that do but when out riding I have never ridden trials with another person who was wearing a helmet! ('BREATHE', continue rant in head)I don't own one (yet)and dont' really wear one going for a chilled ride by my self.as soon as I get with other riders and the bar is raised, I'm trying new things then i'll borrow my mates.I still feel like a tw*t wearing the typical MTB lids.need to get me a piss pot.the only time i needed a helmet (and was wearing one), i flipped my bike and landed on my sholder/head on the edge of a curb, the helmet i was wearing, cracked, split and impailed the back of my neck. it was a Met.........something from Halfords.if any trials rider should wear one, it should protect the bk of you head/neck.but then again if you doing low risk manuvers your more likely to shin-dig.I (almost) never ride with out my 661 shinnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_dan Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 i allways wear mien you never know when somthing can go tits up better safe than sorry when playing with your life you wouldnt jump in front of a moving train so why risk your life when riding allways wear a lid people its common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Where one all the time.It hides my mess of hair, shows people that you have some sense as you have considered your own personal safety, combine this with courtesy towards pedestrians and you'll be a good trials rider in no time.It adds a professional look to the sport, but the main reason is to keep yourself safe.Anyone who says they are too good, or too in-experienced for a helmet needs to get a life.this man knows the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials13boy Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 wear one, as you never know when your going to fall off. Last year I didn't wear one and I smacked my head on concrete. The only thing I was glad about was that I was able to walk away unharmed. So now I always wear a one.I say neigh to helmets all i do is dont fall off!one day you'll fall off and it won't be get up and walk away. wear one m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yup, got my helmet on whenever riding. I'm too clumsy not to take a chance.Personally, I refer to those who don't wear them as organ donors, but I respect their choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil pads Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I always wear one Because one of my mates fell off his bmx jumping and his helmet saved him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hawkins Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) I always wear one Because one of my mates fell off his bmx jumping and his helmet saved him That was me; I have never ridden without a helmet on. I never thought it would ever save me but I wore it anyway. I fell of my BMX when jumping some steps a while ago, slid along the ground head first into some rocks and spent the next 2 nights in intensive care. I can only remember coming home from school and then next I was lying in a hospital bed at 12 o'clock at night. I was really glad to be wearing my helmet as the doctors said if hadn't I would be seriously brain damaged or dead! So I personally think, helmets are brill! Edited November 19, 2008 by Joe Hawkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 That was me; I have never ridden without a helmet on. I never thought it would ever save me but I wore it anyway. I fell of my BMX when jumping some steps a while ago, slid along the ground head first into some rocks and spent the next 2 nights in intensive care. I can only remember coming home from school and then next I was lying in a hospital bed at 12 o'clock at night. I was really glad to be wearing my helmet as the doctors said if hadn't I would be seriously brain damaged or dead! So I personally think, helmets are brill!Agreed, Thank god your ok after that aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo 06 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 hi, i never used to wear a helmet but untill i fell of a couple of mounths ago it made me realise so i went a brought a giro xen for £70 and now i always wear a helmet its not worth risking it.ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissyh08 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Where i ride (Whitley bay) Ect. There's not many people who wear a helmet but I do and it has saved me some nasty injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 When i'm riding street or trials i wear my pisspot and when im out on the jumps i wear my full face 661 lid but i dont think i'd ever ride without one any more, if i'm commuting or filming i tend not to wear one though :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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