There are studies and talks that would suggest the opposite is true. For example:- For example: http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/01/05/09567976156207

There are studies and talks that would suggest the opposite is true. For example:- For example: http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/01/05/0956797615620784 http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/01/05/095679761562... TED talk discussing the issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07o-TASvIxY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07o-TASvIxY Common sense would dictate that the helmet is safer, but we could argue the science leaves a lot to be desired.