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I have only gone so far as active communication, heat, and music. I have a few ATVs, multiple snowmobiles, and a new motorcycle. I also have a bunch of guests w
by KGIII 9y ago
I have only gone so far as active communication, heat, and music. I have a few ATVs, multiple snowmobiles, and a new motorcycle. I also have a bunch of guests which means I have an absurd number of helmets that I never actually expected to own.
It means I'm interested in more flexible tech. When a crash happens, and it will, I'd not like extra stuff poking into me. Smaller and more flexible components are something I sometimes look into but only the miniaturization seems to be making it to market.
I'd absolutely love something like an in-helmet GPS system, display of vehicle functions, and could even see some augmented reality in this space. It is slow coming but this helmet, in your link, looks promising. I'll do some more reading. I'd not seen that one before. Thanks!
I will have to see its ratings, reviews, and certifictions. Ever since my accident, I've been much more cautious about helmet purchases. I was only going about 45 MPH when I was hit. The car driver was passing right after a blind corner and didn't see me.
To put things in perspective, it is quite common to take a snowmobile into the village here. The grocery store has snowmobile parking. There's an extensive trail system that usually opens up for ATVs when the snow clears. So, I have quite a few instances where a helmet is something I consider essential.
- djrogers 9y ago> The grocery store has snowmobile parking. There's an extensive trail system that usually opens up for ATVs when the snow clears. OMG - where do you live? In the words of Liz Lemmon, I want to go to there.
- KGIII 9y agoNW Maine, outside of Rangeley. I'm about equidistant from the Canadian border and Mt. Washington, which is in NH. I'm perched on the side of a mountain, in an unincorporated township, about 25 miles from the village center in Rangeley. You'd not be the first person from the Internet to come visit me. It's too addictive/beautiful for me to get into additional details. Doing so tends to derail threads. If you are really curious, uninvolved@outlook.com is a fine way to reach me.
- j_s 9y agoSki goggles are big enough to incorporate HUD tech, but may or may not fit in combination with a helmet. (Also, Google-Glass-style clip-ons: https://www.reconinstruments.com/products/jet/ https://www.reconinstruments.com/products/jet/) Everything is expensive and reviews are mixed, mostly due to battery life and software issues. https://amzn.com/dp/B01MU7CSTX https://amzn.com/dp/B01MU7CSTX HN says the display is useless "in action": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12169402 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12169402 (Jul 2016) >manarth: A true HUD doesn't need you to look away, or refocus your eyes. The Recon screen's position (near the bottom of the goggles) means you have to almost go cross-eyed to read it Their handbook says it should only be looked at when stationary