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This reminds me of the airbag for cyclists that's designed to replace your helmet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjygqMULVmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q
by toomanybeersies 8y ago
This reminds me of the airbag for cyclists that's designed to replace your helmet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjygqMULVmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjygqMULVmw
It's a cool concept, but at €299 I'd rather just use a normal helmet.
- tobiaswk 8y agoIt's there to save your life potentially. €299 seems cheap in that regard.
- tobyhinloopen 8y agoA bunker is also used to potentially save your life, but you don't have one of those either? (I assume)
- toomanybeersies 8y agoMy $50 polystyrene lid does that too. Regardless, they're not legal in Australia, so even if I wanted to, I couldn't use one.
- alanfranzoni 8y agoWhat is not legal? Is the helmet mandatory in Australia and airbag is not a legal replacement, or are head-airbags illegal?
- toomanybeersies 8y agoYep, helmets are mandatory in Australia for all riders, and the airbag isn't certified as a helmet in Australia.
- alanfranzoni 8y agoAre there more, less, or an equal number of bikes around now, after such legislation was passed?
- lancebeet 8y agoThese have become quite popular in Sweden. According to the manufacturer, they're not just smaller, but offer much better protection from head injuries than regular helmets. Insurance companies in Sweden seem to believe it; many of them will pay for the replacement if the airbag triggers due to a fall. This is one of the helmet's main selling points.
- _Codemonkeyism 8y agoI was in the queue to buy one, message of those popping without accidente - e.g. someone just opens the door to his home - made me not buy one.
- amarant 8y agoi have a friend who used one for months, he felt safe as ever. then someone told him he had to charge the batteries... luckily he didn't fall before realizing. funny story though
- davio 8y agoGeorge Washington cosplay on impact