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I think the bicycle helmet comparison is valid here - one big point is, that the typical bicycle helmets are not protecting your head well, you would need a mot
by _ph_ 10y ago
I think the bicycle helmet comparison is valid here - one big point is, that the typical bicycle helmets are not protecting your head well, you would need a motorcycle helmet for good protection.
I don't think one needs to be confined to the seat for the whole flight duration, but when sitting down, there is no good reason not to wear a belt either.
- ptaipale 10y agoBicycle helmets are a compromise of course; a heavier helmet would give better protection but would be very cumbersome. But even light helmets give a lot of protection against very simple, silly accidents, like not noticing a bump on the road, or failing to unclip when slowing down.
- Moru 10y agoAnd there are ofcourse better or worse bicycle helmets around. And the way you wear them is also important. I have helped a large number of kids around my block put them on correctly after seeing them mostly hanging on the back because the parents don't know how to set the length and angle of the strap...