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I dont have time to read the whole of this very interesting but LONG article to see if he mentions airbag helmets. I am skeptical about how well these airbags
by PencilAndPaper 13y ago
I dont have time to read the whole of this very interesting but LONG article to see if he mentions airbag helmets.
I am skeptical about how well these airbags protect one's face, but its an interesting new take on protecting your head.
http://www.hovding.com/en/how_it_works?/en/how http://www.hovding.com/en/how_it_works?/en/how
They also have airbag jackets for motorcyclists
http://www.bikebone.com/Air-Vest-Motorcycle-Airbag-Hit-Air.htm http://www.bikebone.com/Air-Vest-Motorcycle-Airbag-Hit-Air.h...
- mdesq 13y agoI've seen air vests for horseback riding as well. I wonder how horseback riding helmets compare to bicycle helmets.
- malandrew 13y agoAlthough they aren't designed for impact mitigation, there are also airbag vests for snowboarders and skiers in case they get caught in an avalanche. The vest inflates large enough and helps you "float" to the top of the snow wave that engulfs you.
- deelowe 13y agoMight be worth noting that the motorcyle ones were developed in MotoGP and have been crash tested several times now. Here's an example from a couple weeks ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv88fiB3v6w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv88fiB3v6w They both walked away from that. These are a godsend for the motorcycle racing community. Now they just need to come down in price.