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Another friendly reminder to wear a helmet

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Big_Spence
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this is a photo of a good friend of mine after our ride this last saturday. fortunately there was a group of hikers close with a first aid kit, because the two of us had little more than some washcloths and a bike tube. he was airlifted to Portland from Harris Park, OR where he was treated for a cracked skull...an injury that would have likely been reduced in some way with a helmet. he's 24 hours out of surgery with his skull fragments removed, a bit of cement and 18 fresh new staples. remember to protect that noggin kids.
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Apr 11 2016 11:22PM
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Mingg
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holy fuck thats gnarly.
Apr 12 2016 1:07AM
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powderdrunkie
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helmets are important y'all.
Apr 12 2016 6:06AM
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Dddsz
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Always going to be some kids that want to look like candide... Except they can't ski like him.

Hope he gets well soon
Apr 12 2016 7:42AM
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ascent_studios
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Thats why I always wear one

Looking steezy is not worth dying or becoming disabled for
Apr 12 2016 8:17AM
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270on420out
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Never really wear one skiing, which a lot of people find really weird cause I wear one skating, biking, etc.
Apr 12 2016 8:27AM
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bait
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I'm really Happy that in skiing you don't get judged for wearing a helmet, its the norm. In skating, wearing one can even keep you from getting sponsored and is super uncool. Congrats to the community for not Judging how to protect your noggin.
Apr 12 2016 9:04AM
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Titus69
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THEDIRTYBUBBLENever really wear one skiing, which a lot of people find really weird cause I wear one skating, biking, etc.


Im the opposite, I never wear one skating or biking, the only time I ski without one is on backyard setups
Apr 12 2016 10:25AM
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theabortionator
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baitI'm really Happy that in skiing you don't get judged for wearing a helmet, its the norm. In skating, wearing one can even keep you from getting sponsored and is super uncool. Congrats to the community for not Judging how to protect your noggin.


Well its changed. A good change though. Now almost every younger kid starting out in the park has a helmet on. I think some parent used that as an agreement for them being able to hit the park.

15 years ago it was more "wtf is a helmet?" although I wore one riding a bike as a kid. Nobody wore them skiing.

On the plus for skiing you're bundles up and trying to stay warm. Skating its hot as fuck a lot of times and you're trying to stay cool. I can understand it. That said it doesnt take much to fuck you up when everything is steel or concrete.


Also head injuries suck
Apr 12 2016 10:30AM
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DBack1321
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Jesus. That's going to be one hefty bill. What happened?
Apr 12 2016 11:11AM
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OregonDead
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Lucky dude. That is way out in BFE so it is pretty lucky that everything worked out so he could see a doctor in Portland. A helmet saved my life from what would have been death or massive head trauma one time when I was out dirt jumping on my bike. Pretty glad my mom made me wear one so now it is routine.
Apr 12 2016 12:10PM
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FrenchFry
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Damn man. Happy he made it out alright. What's funny is the only time i don't wear one is when i get drunk and dress up in gaper clothing haha.
Apr 12 2016 12:20PM
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Emma_Watson
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Minggholy fuck thats gnarly.


yes, quite gnarly, Mingg.
Apr 12 2016 12:22PM
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TheBigApple
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I still can't believe people do anything that could be risky without a helmet! You can't control all outcomes no matter how good you think you are, and some of them involve smacking your head!
Apr 12 2016 2:01PM
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ascent_studios
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Honestly this thread should be stickied on ski gabber to scare people into wearing helmets
Apr 12 2016 2:10PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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he's gonna have a killer fade though with that line
Apr 12 2016 3:23PM
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kung_powpow
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It seems like a lot of people don't wear helmets to emulate the thug lifestyle of the pros. People see pros not wearing helmets and so thats the "cool" thing to do. But we aint pro so wear a helmet kids! I've taken a few falls that would have concussed me for sure or cracked my head open on a tree if I wasn't wearing one
Apr 12 2016 3:38PM
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Peter.
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speaking of helmets, i really need to buy a new helmet this summer. mine is definitely too old and needs to be replaced
Apr 12 2016 3:57PM
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ascent_studios
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Peter.speaking of helmets, i really need to buy a new helmet this summer. mine is definitely too old and needs to be replaced


I highly recommend a Bern helmet

I've had a few for 8 years now and its the best helmet
You can use them for summer and winter
Apr 12 2016 4:32PM
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Mingg
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ben_collinsI highly recommend a Bern helmet

I've had a few for 8 years now and its the best helmet
You can use them for summer and winter


#feeltheburn
Apr 12 2016 4:51PM
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californiagrown
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Big_Spence


this is a photo of a good friend of mine after our ride this last saturday. fortunately there was a group of hikers close with a first aid kit, because the two of us had little more than some washcloths and a bike tube. he was airlifted to Portland from Harris Park, OR where he was treated for a cracked skull...an injury that would have likely been reduced in some way with a helmet. he's 24 hours out of surgery with his skull fragments removed, a bit of cement and 18 fresh new staples. remember to protect that noggin kids.

Wtf? You went for a MTB ride without a helmet? Youre a bunch of joeys, huh? But seriously, who the fuck does that?
ben_collinsI highly recommend a Bern helmet

I've had a few for 8 years now and its the best helmet
You can use them for summer and winter

*not the multi impact ones though.
Apr 12 2016 5:01PM
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skierman
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theabortionatorWell its changed. A good change though.



More kids pretending to be other peoples' mothers and nagging them for not wearing a piece of protective equipment? That's not better. You're just one of the jackasses that annoys the shit out of everyone else. Mind your own business and let others ski how they want to. I bet you'd be totally accepting and understanding if a bunch of rando kids were giving you shit for not wearing a back protector or a full face helmet cause like its totally more dangerous not using those things.



To the person who made this thread, your friend is a fucking retard for mtbing without a helmet. That is quite literally the dumbest shit you could do. Wear a helmet or stay off the trail. I write this not because I care about your health, but because it sucks to get blood on my tires.
Apr 12 2016 6:12PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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ben_collinsI highly recommend a Bern helmet

I've had a few for 8 years now and its the best helmet
You can use them for summer and winter


Shop guys say berns are complete garbag, sure they look decent but your better off with a multi impact giro helmet or a poc
Apr 12 2016 6:29PM
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skierman
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Dennis_ReynoldsShop guys say berns are complete garbag


Bern helmets are shit. The multi-seasonal helmets are not rated for biking and they fit like crap. Go look up consumer reports. Don't be like the jackass in this thread who instead of buying a Bern helmet chose the slightly less safer route of wearing what I assume was a hat.
Apr 12 2016 6:37PM
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oxiclean
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THEDIRTYBUBBLENever really wear one skiing, which a lot of people find really weird cause I wear one skating, biking, etc.


That is really weird... Why not?
Apr 12 2016 11:41PM
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270on420out
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sagerobThat is really weird... Why not?


Broke the strap on my helmet a while back and just never got around to getting another one. Never felt the need to. When I do feel that I need one (Urban, double attempts, big jumps, none of these I do very often) I'll borrow a friend's.
Apr 13 2016 12:14AM
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theabortionator
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skiermanMore kids pretending to be other peoples' mothers and nagging them for not wearing a piece of protective equipment? That's not better. You're just one of the jackasses that annoys the shit out of everyone else. Mind your own business and let others ski how they want to. I bet you'd be totally accepting and understanding if a bunch of rando kids were giving you shit for not wearing a back protector or a full face helmet cause like its totally more dangerous not using those things.



To the person who made this thread, your friend is a fucking retard for mtbing without a helmet. That is quite literally the dumbest shit you could do. Wear a helmet or stay off the trail. I write this not because I care about your health, but because it sucks to get blood on my tires.



This post makes me think you should wear a helmet. I have no idea what you were going for.
Apr 13 2016 11:19AM
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ModMommy
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Look for helmets with MIPS. More & more should be coming out this year, and it's just an extra layer of protection. It's available in MTB & Ski helmets.

Stay safe friends.
Apr 13 2016 11:46AM
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fries
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skiermanMore kids pretending to be other peoples' mothers and nagging them for not wearing a piece of protective equipment?


To the person who made this thread, your friend is a fucking retard for mtbing without a helmet.


You contradicted yourself, fool.
Apr 13 2016 12:39PM
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Peter.
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ben_collinsI highly recommend a Bern helmet

I've had a few for 8 years now and its the best helmet
You can use them for summer and winter


Dennis_ReynoldsShop guys say berns are complete garbag, sure they look decent but your better off with a multi impact giro helmet or a poc


yeah i've heard a lot of things about how they aren't rated properly and are only hard hats etc. i was planning on a smith or a giro helmet
Apr 13 2016 2:35PM
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Big_Spence
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californiagrownWtf? You went for a MTB ride without a helmet? Youre a bunch of joeys, huh? But seriously, who the fuck does that?

*not the multi impact ones though.


lol not exactly "Joeys"...i have over a dozen years of racing experience on BMX, XC, DH and crit. We both had helmets however we were within spitting distance (1/4 mile or so) of our vehicle so my friend decided to remove his helmet and it was attached to his camelbak. obviously it was an incredibly poor choice in hindsight but it's something EVERYONE who rides regularly does or at the very least has done, especially in warmer weather after a long ride. the reason for the thread is to remind everyone that accidents do happen regardless of riding conditions or confidence in your own skill.
Apr 13 2016 11:23PM
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skierman
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Big_SpenceWe both had helmets however we were within spitting distance (1/4 mile or so) of our vehicle so my friend decided to remove his helmet and it was attached to his camelbak. obviously it was an incredibly poor choice in hindsight but it's something EVERYONE who rides regularly does.



Yeah... no... most people don't do that because its stupid as shit. If your head is too warm to wear your helmet for another 10 minutes, then you either need a new helmet or a new brain. That really is the dumbest shit I've ever heard and its a big joey move.
Apr 14 2016 12:19PM
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Big_Spence
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skiermanYeah... no... most people don't do that because its stupid as shit. If your head is too warm to wear your helmet for another 10 minutes, then you either need a new helmet or a new brain. That really is the dumbest shit I've ever heard and its a big joey move.


i think i speak for all of newschoolers when i say we all want you to get a new head as well, filthy daywalker scum. go attempt to troll a different thread.

Apr 14 2016 12:30PM
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skierman
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Big_Spencei think i speak for all of newschoolers when i say we all want you to get a new head as well, filthy daywalker scum. go attempt to troll a different thread.



Look at the bright side, at least your buddy's camelbak was sufficiently protected in the event of a crash.
Apr 14 2016 1:22PM
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Lus146
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Holy shit best of luck to him man
Apr 14 2016 2:59PM
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CabbyArrant
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Peter.yeah i've heard a lot of things about how they aren't rated properly and are only hard hats etc. i was planning on a smith or a giro helmet

I have a giro ledge and love it the fit is awesome and the protection is great
Apr 15 2016 10:53AM
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Big_Spence
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weren't you the culinary genius who recently made a thread about reheating grilled cheese sandwiches? clearly there are much dumber people out there than those who disregard helmets.
Apr 15 2016 6:48PM
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daannnnieel
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Big_Spencelol not exactly "Joeys"...i have over a dozen years of racing experience on BMX, XC, DH and crit. We both had helmets however we were within spitting distance (1/4 mile or so) of our vehicle so my friend decided to remove his helmet and it was attached to his camelbak. obviously it was an incredibly poor choice in hindsight but it's something EVERYONE who rides regularly does or at the very least has done, especially in warmer weather after a long ride. the reason for the thread is to remind everyone that accidents do happen regardless of riding conditions or confidence in your own skill.


this is actually really really true now that I think about it. When I ride at lift acessed trails I generally take off my helmet and cool off my hair if i'm on one of the ride outs/ roads to the village. Never on the legitimate trail, but at the speeds you get going a rock could kill you which is something i'll think about now.
skiermanYeah... no... most people don't do that because its stupid as shit. If your head is too warm to wear your helmet for another 10 minutes, then you either need a new helmet or a new brain. That really is the dumbest shit I've ever heard and its a big joey move.

you're still an ignorant douche though, because everyone I know who rides does this and i've been involved in biking actively for 10 years lol.

for example, on lift acessed trails there's sometimes a road to go to the village and until it gets steep and fast, wearing a helmet makes you want to die.

if this guy took off a half shell he is pretty fucking stupid I will admit though. No one does that on trails.
Apr 15 2016 10:28PM
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skierman
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supermagician__you're still an ignorant douche though, because everyone I know who rides does this and i've been involved in biking actively for 10 years lol.


if this guy took off a half shell he is pretty fucking stupid I will admit though. No one does that on trails.



So you contradict yourself and then agree with me.... and yeah, that's exactly what this idiot did.

Just a side note, I cannot think of a more joey/gaper statement than "I've been involved in biking actively for 10 years lol"


You are a douche. lol
Apr 16 2016 12:07PM
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Tinga
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It's weird going biking without a helmet.
Apr 18 2016 12:34AM
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californiagrown
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supermagician__this is actually really really true now that I think about it. When I ride at lift acessed trails I generally take off my helmet and cool off my hair if i'm on one of the ride outs/ roads to the village. Never on the legitimate trail, but at the speeds you get going a rock could kill you which is something i'll think about now.

you're still an ignorant douche though, because everyone I know who rides does this and i've been involved in biking actively for 10 years lol.

for example, on lift acessed trails there's sometimes a road to go to the village and until it gets steep and fast, wearing a helmet makes you want to die.

if this guy took off a half shell he is pretty fucking stupid I will admit though. No one does that on trails.


Funny, cause I ride lift accessed/shuttle stuff as well and no one takes their helmets off till they're at the lift or at the truck.
Apr 18 2016 12:50PM
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dyer
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Minggholy fuck thats gnarly.


They save lives
Apr 18 2016 2:31PM
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skierman
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californiagrownFunny, cause I ride lift accessed/shuttle stuff as well and no one takes their helmets off till they're at the lift or at the truck.


Yeah well bro, like your friends are obviously not part of "everybody" that rides a bike.
Apr 18 2016 9:41PM
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CatBoy
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lol I love the ambiguous snapchat, which was probably followed by "yeahhh, was dh biking and getting buck and fractured my skull! Gnar!" if anyone asked.. when in reality he was probably traveling 10 mph, took an uncoordinated crash, and smashed his head.

I still don't understand the argument of taking the time to remove and store the helmet when you're only 1/4 mile away? How can you defend that?
Apr 18 2016 10:08PM
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daannnnieel
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skiermanSo you contradict yourself and then agree with me.... and yeah, that's exactly what this idiot did.

Just a side note, I cannot think of a more joey/gaper statement than "I've been involved in biking actively for 10 years lol"


You are a douche. lol


just because I made a dumb statement doesn't mean I can't do neat things on bikes, i'll completely back my statement of not wearing a helmet on a flat or uphill paved/packed road until the point it starts to descend.

I can't figure out how you think i'm contradicting myself, so theres that.

californiagrownFunny, cause I ride lift accessed/shuttle stuff as well and no one takes their helmets off till they're at the lift or at the truck.


I don't ride with the smartest people but hey if u got thick hair and a 20 minute walk/pedal, in the sun in full downhill gear, u really just gonna grease that one out? shuttle trails are generally the same where I live.
Apr 21 2016 10:12PM
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fries
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skiermanI am a douche. lol


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Apr 21 2016 10:28PM
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californiagrown
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supermagician__just because I made a dumb statement doesn't mean I can't do neat things on bikes, i'll completely back my statement of not wearing a helmet on a flat or uphill paved/packed road until the point it starts to descend.

I can't figure out how you think i'm contradicting myself, so theres that.



I don't ride with the smartest people but hey if u got thick hair and a 20 minute walk/pedal, in the sun in full downhill gear, u really just gonna grease that one out? shuttle trails are generally the same where I live.


Haha, I doubt the guy busted his head that badly while pushing up, or climbing up haha. If he did, well, let's chalk that up to a freak accident, not lack of helmet lol.

And yes on long fire road climbs where I'm getting to a descent that requires a full face I for sure have my helmet off and attached to my pack. But who throws the helmet on their bars for a short logging road run out? 30 seconds of fast gravel drifting is honestly one of the sketchier parts of the ride haha.
Apr 22 2016 10:26AM
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daannnnieel
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californiagrownHaha, I doubt the guy busted his head that badly while pushing up, or climbing up haha. If he did, well, let's chalk that up to a freak accident, not lack of helmet lol.

And yes on long fire road climbs where I'm getting to a descent that requires a full face I for sure have my helmet off and attached to my pack. But who throws the helmet on their bars for a short logging road run out? 30 seconds of fast gravel drifting is honestly one of the sketchier parts of the ride haha.


this is more or less exactly what i'm trying to say, in any scenario where I can have fun on my bike i'm wearing a helmet is more or less what I can tl;dr all of my posts down to.

I've wrecked myself on gravel roads before, it's not fun.
Apr 23 2016 5:41PM
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