A $1,500 Motorcycle Helmet of the Future
- Thread starter Andrew Scherer
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I was expecting to see this:
Like an airbag in a car, watch the vid at like 0:30s
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Oud3iGXWY[/ame]
Like an airbag in a car, watch the vid at like 0:30s
[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Oud3iGXWY[/ame]
Hahahaha I need to get one of those airbag deals for my girlfriend so she'll quit bitching about her head bouncing off of the fucking headboard.
Meh...
$1,500?
My full face helmet was $170.
The technology that comes with that has been out for years and years. (You put a rear camera inside and a tiny projection screen, shocking breakthrough..)
We're talking $300-400 for that being reasonable.
I can see it selling for the "neat' factor, but the problem is..
Most motorcycle accidents don't happen from the rear of the bike.
They almost always happen from the front.
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The REAL tech they should have added is side indicator lights like on car mirrors. So you can get a warning if you turn out of your lane and there's a car.
Another.. Front impact detection that flashes a red light when sensors detect the car in front of you is not going to stop. (Moving speed, acceleration, etc is can all be data backed) Most accidents happen when you're going straight and a vehicle tries to turn in front of you.
Airbags are nice, but ONLY on the front of the bike by the bars. Helmets are generally enough protection.
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I say all of that because this seems like a product built for PROFIT.
Not really biker safety/well-being, kinda disappointing.
$1,500?
My full face helmet was $170.
The technology that comes with that has been out for years and years. (You put a rear camera inside and a tiny projection screen, shocking breakthrough..)
We're talking $300-400 for that being reasonable.
I can see it selling for the "neat' factor, but the problem is..
Most motorcycle accidents don't happen from the rear of the bike.
They almost always happen from the front.
.....
The REAL tech they should have added is side indicator lights like on car mirrors. So you can get a warning if you turn out of your lane and there's a car.
Another.. Front impact detection that flashes a red light when sensors detect the car in front of you is not going to stop. (Moving speed, acceleration, etc is can all be data backed) Most accidents happen when you're going straight and a vehicle tries to turn in front of you.
Airbags are nice, but ONLY on the front of the bike by the bars. Helmets are generally enough protection.
...
I say all of that because this seems like a product built for PROFIT.
Not really biker safety/well-being, kinda disappointing.
^ ^ A buck 70?!? Dude throw that piece of shit out and go spend a grand on a real fuckin hat.
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My original post is this:
If you wanna ride with a 99 dolla skull cap, that's your biz. Of course that does make you a fuckin' idiot by the truest definition of that word. If you ain't wearing a full face hat that set you back around a grand - please stay the fuck away from me - Because again, the technical term for you is "fuckin' idiot".
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My original post is this:
If you wanna ride with a 99 dolla skull cap, that's your biz. Of course that does make you a fuckin' idiot by the truest definition of that word. If you ain't wearing a full face hat that set you back around a grand - please stay the fuck away from me - Because again, the technical term for you is "fuckin' idiot".
If a $170 helmet can't save you from an accident...
99% chance you're done for.
There's just no point in investing in a pricey helmet man.
If you're on a track you're going to slide out on pavement/dirt.
If you're racing on the street with trees, telephone lines, guardrails, car etc..
Well, again, if a $$$ helmet can't save you, the rest of your body is going to destroyed.
I'm all for knee/leg guards, mesh/leather jacket, gloves, boots, socks, kevlar jeans, armored shorts...
But there comes a point when it's broken bones and road rash vs. death.
There's really no diff when you look at safety ratings and most components... It's comfort/style/features.
No new tech, wheres the airbags, advanced tech foam padding, etc you know..
99% chance you're done for.
There's just no point in investing in a pricey helmet man.
If you're on a track you're going to slide out on pavement/dirt.
If you're racing on the street with trees, telephone lines, guardrails, car etc..
Well, again, if a $$$ helmet can't save you, the rest of your body is going to destroyed.
I'm all for knee/leg guards, mesh/leather jacket, gloves, boots, socks, kevlar jeans, armored shorts...
But there comes a point when it's broken bones and road rash vs. death.
There's really no diff when you look at safety ratings and most components... It's comfort/style/features.
No new tech, wheres the airbags, advanced tech foam padding, etc you know..
I'm not gonna argue with your opinion, you are entitled to it. But the facts tell a very different story. I take risks but when it comes to safety gear I buy the best and I think that knowledge gives me a slight edge.
Anyway, this thread is now about MotoGP. Two words: Marc Marquez and Holy Shit!
[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L3WfLoTvkrA[/ame]
I'm waiting for this to come to the US. I'm pretty sure some US gov't idiots are holding it back.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXYd1vxGLHU"]Dainese D-Air Street - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXYd1vxGLHU"]Dainese D-Air Street - YouTube[/ame]
I think I am done with bikes - had some crash few months ago and to be honest I am bit scarred to drive now:rasta:
nice helmet btw
nice helmet btw
