Update. Been to Lancaster Hospital 5 days after the crash still feeling a bit dazed but generally ok. Doctor said a CT scan wasn’t necessary, but the nurse had already booked one so had it anyway. It was all clear, nothing to worry about. Been told to rest, avoid risking another head injury and to avoid stressful situations. Thanks for the concern and advice everyone ❤
Better late than never but feeling dazed 5 days after a concussion doesn’t sound ‘mild’. Hopefully you’ve got away with it but rest for at least a couple of weeks followed by a gradual build up to previous levels of activity, physical and mental, would be common guidance. I guess a CT scan would identify obvious damage but not sure how sensitive it is to more subtle trauma.
roommate took bike to mailbox and crashed. 2 minute ride each way. He is disabled for life now. Heartbreaking situation. I wont test my suspension in driveway without helmet.
I wouldn’t drive immediately after concussion (if aware). You should get checked out and take a couple of weeks off, or follow medical advice on best practice. It’s your health and that of others nearby.
In '07, I came off my bike doing roughly 25mph, and went into a concrete pillar of an overpass. I made first contact with my head. I was wearing a Smith Overtake, that wasn't MIPS, but since I hit straight-on, I don't think it would have made much of a difference. I wear a buzz-cut, with my hair rarely getting over a few cm in length. The pattern of the inside of the helmet, along with the honeycomb, were bruised and cut into my scalp. I don't remember much of the next few weeks that I was in hospital with 8 broken ribs, a punctured lung, broken scapula, three broken vertebrae, separated shoulder and two broken hands... After about a year, the mechanics of my body had healed, but 6.5 years later, and I still have issues with balance, light and sound sensitivity, depression... depression... and it all stems from the TBI. I'm very glad you're feeling better, and hope you'll be on the lookout for any long-term symptoms of more serious brain issues. I will never complain about the medical help I got after my accident, but I do wish more had been done about my TBI. I feel like my other injuries were so bad that my brain was maybe overlooked, and it wasn't until months later that we started noticing memory and motor skill issues. Would addressing those things earlier have helped? We'll never know. I enjoy your channel, and wish you the best in your recovery!
That's amazing that you were able to feel MIPS working in real time. Recover well Paul. We love your content, but please, take it easy and don't do anything that would put your recovery at risk. Concussions are not to be trifled with. 🙏
Congratulations on surviving a really serious collision. Hopefully, you got checked on the concussion. TBI are nothing to mess with. Thank you for your opinion on the Smith helmets and optics.
I changed to the same Smith helmet and was impressed with the performance hit the pavement at 30 kph and walked away with only a damaged helmet. Great user experience content
Take it easy Paul and glad you're OK! MIPS saved my life 5 years back when my temple hit the corner of the curb crashing my road bike, my POC helmet had two splits which I only noticed because someone came up to me indicating there was such a hard bang (which was my head) and resulted in 2 months of concentration issues etc. I stick to MIPS ever since and advise my customers similarly. Cheers!
Had exactly the same thing happen as you described, with the impact from the padding digging in and leaving cuts and grazes on my forehead. A heavy impact like that really makes you appreciate how it could have gone differently.
Important and interesting discussion to have from time to time. Even seemingly undamaged helmets need replacing after a bad spill, just as your takedown of your helmet demonstrated so well - the compromised integrity isn't always obvious by just looking over the shell. Glad you're recovering well - reversing in to a wall was a bummer.
Glad you are OK, Paul. Keep safe and always get checked after a nasty fall. As for Mips, although my helmet is Mips equipped, I'm not totally convinced. But it doesn't hurt having it.
Good to hear you are starting to feel better after the fall. You’re totally correct about the slow motion effect prior to impact coming off the bike , Oh no , this is going to hurt , BANG. It’s good of you to emphasise the importance of a good helmet , all too often we’ve got to but the best bike available at a cost that is ridiculous and we pretty much forget about our head.I’m 68 this year and spent years and years wearing what we called Danish helmets while racing prior to the introduction of hard shells , riding from home to work and training with no head protection just wearing a cloth cap and trying to look as cool as Roger De Vlaeminck.Two close friends suffered fractured skulls from racing accidents and another two acquaintances died as a result of being hit by cars , may they rest in peace.Helmets may not always save your life however they will save you from serious injuries and as we are becoming more aware now , protect you from concussion.Anyway sorry for preaching , however take care all. Reinforcing safety is something we all need to do 👍👍
Paul, so glad you are on the mend...good thoughts sent your way. Boy, do I remember the days of ski and bike racing sans helmets, crazy so many of us survived. I always count my blessings that my daughter played 14 years of competitive soccer (thru college) and no concussions, though we saw many scary concussions on the pitch.. I know you are probably keenly aware that you are now more susceptible so please be careful. My son is on his 3rd and at 28 has had to stop the city league soccer games. all the best
I first learned about the need to replace helmets after a few years when I contacted Sweet to ask about replacement ear protectors for my expensive carbon ski helmet. They asked how old it was. When I told them 11 years, they told me to stop using it and replace it immediately. On the bike, my wife’s Kask helmet definitely saved her in a crash that broker her shoulder blade, collarbone four ribs and a finger. The helmet had several dents and sections that felt spongy afterwards. All the family’s helmets are now upgraded to MIPS or WaveCell.
Glad you are okay. I crashed many years ago on my roadie at 30 mph on a downhill sweep right and ran of the shoulder. I over-corrected rather than bunny hop back onto the asphalt and left sided like I was kicked over. Impacted my shoulder first then my head. Blacked out and slid about 60 feet and shredded my kit. Woke up and helmet disheveled a bit but it saved my life. Had to climb out of the mountain bloodied and bleeding to my car to go home. The helmet I cannot honestly say if it was a Mips or not......but it was name brand.
Glad you're OK. A good helmet is something we all hope we don't have to rely on. With ski-racer children I've alway followed their lead and worn FIS-approved race helmets (POC) when skiing and one possibly saved me in a big, 'needed-to-be-airlifted-to-hospital' type crash. After hearing your experience I guess it's time to upgrade my road helmet.
Have a speedy recovery! Two crashes these year, both time a car hit me (on the cycling lane!!) both time I landed head first and was wearing a MIPS helmet. They looked much worse than yours, with multiple fractures on one and the complete plastic cover grind off on one side, the other one with a triangular piece broken out of the center of the foam. I do not even want to know what would have happened to my head without those helmets. Not sure how good MIPS really is, but I did not have (serious) neck injuries in both times. My neck hurt for a couple of month though and I needed some Physio. Other injuries where worse but who knows how bad it could have been, if not for the helmet. I do think that MIPS offers additional protection and is not just a marketing feature, but I can´t really tell how much it helped. If it just gives a little bit of additional protection I´m in for it!
Get well soon. I suffered a concussion a few years ago that took me some time to recover from. The first thing I did afterwards was buy the highest rated helmet with MIPS. When it comes to the head, especially if you have a history of prior injuries, no expenses should be spared.
The virtues of wearing a helmet.....insightful description of your incident and how the MIPS worked on this occasion. Pleased to watch and hear your recovering well 👍. A mix of all aspects around the world of cycling, can only be a good thing for your channel 👍keep it going 👍
100% agree with MIPS saving you. A couple of months back, I came off my MTB and was knocked out for about 30 seconds. Days later, when I took a proper look at my lid, the MIPS system had twisted about 10° to the right and stuck in place, removed the MIPS, and there was a decent crack in the polystyrene. So I'm 100% convinced the MIPS did its thing and saved me from a more serious injury.
Glad you’re ok, even if a bit dazed still. I crashed on the 30th September, was off the bike and on the sofa for the whole of October and a bit. I was out cold, which I am glad, as I remember nothing, just the pain when I came round. Back of my helmet was a mess, so was thankful the helmet did it’s thing. Nothing broken thankfully, even if it felt like I had cracked all my ribs and shoulder and had a lot of road to remove from the leg. Now back on the bike with a lot of fitness to find😁👍
MIPS is great, but the biggest one is still fit. Everyone’s head is a different shape and thankfully different helmet brands all tend to fit a little different. So ignore the brand when helmet shopping and find the one that fits YOU! Then when you find the brand and model that fits your head, then go looking for a MIPS version. A well fitting non MIPS cheap helmet will offer better protection than a high end MIPS that doesn’t fit properly. I struggled for years to find a well fitting helmet until Giant started making their own helmets and happy days they fit perfectly for me :) And they’re MIPS.
And don't forget THE STRAPS!!!! I'm forever frustrated watching cyclists IRL and online with straps hanging inches (2X cm!) below their chins! That's basically giving your helmet an "ejection seat" in a crash! DON'T DO THIS! Tighten those straps so they come together and are snug under your chin. Snug enough to pull the helmet down when you open your mouth all the way. Don't like it? Get used to it! And adjust the two upper straps to converge snug & tight under your ear lobes. This all helps keep the helmet in place when you take a fall. Oh and many helmet straps always slowly slip through the buckle and get looser as you ride, despite the little o-ring or band they cover the loose end with. I find I have to re-snug my straps every 2-3 rides. Take the time to ensure snug straps with each ride!
Virginia Tech have done a lot of helmet testing and have ranked them by the degree of protection provided. Interestingly it's not always the expensive helmets that give the best protection.
@@dominicbritt He is not saying that you should skimp on your safety, he is just mentioning the fact that a piece of foam with a plastic liner should not cost the price they charge for it.
@@morneauh You've apparently never priced medical devices. R&D, testing, consumer liability, lawyers on retainer, insurance, and all that stuff costs money. When's that $1,000 Iphone gonna save your life in a crash? That offers a little different perspective if you ask me!
@@dudeonbike800when you use that 1000 dollar iPhone to contact emergency services? When is your helmet going to do that? Silly argument. Plus that iPhone does a lot more than one specific job like a helmet.
I've only got one MIPS job- a TLD A2 and being the XL size the whole thing is huge so I got concerned that in a crash it may actually cause me more harm.... so I got an IXS "traditional" and just use that as it fits my head perfect with just a couple of clicks on the headband adjuster..... Wish you a speedy recovery mate, those black ice scenario "whoosh and you're down" are the worst as there's never any time to react....
I had a similar rocky downhill crash. It wasn't as bad as yours but I landed on my side and good amount impact to my helmet. Very slight concussion and helmet definitely saved me (it cracked)
MIPS has reduced the extent of your concussion. Glad you’re ok chief and take advice on your recovery… otherwise those symptoms can drag on… severe concussion can take months if not years to get over - I will never understand people who minimise the important of helmet use.
My Bontrager helmet had that type of MIPS too. I decided to upgrade and got a Bell Spherical one. You can tell the technology is a lot better, there's basically two separate shells that move indepedently of each other. I trust their MIPS more than Bontrager's.
Sorry that you got hurt. Hope you mend well. On 30th last month I got knocked off by a car and went down hard. Extensive bruising, but worse, a busted collar bone. Went down on my shoulder and hit my head really hard on the road. Couldn't get up for maybe 15 mins. Helmet definitely saved my life. First time in 60 years I have been knocked off. Damn. No bike till Christmas. Going mental. There is some research that suggests MIPS is not really needed if one has hair. Seems to me that any level of improved safety is a good thing though....
You were actually knocked off by a driver in a car. Hate it when blame is attributed to a non-sentient object. This tends to act to absolve the truly responsible party: the driver.
Servus! I also fell on my helmet / head last sunday, after I firstly landed on my shoulder in first because the front wheel slipped away on a muddy bit, a little second later I was back on my feet, first checking the carbon bike :) nothing bad happend and I was more hurt in the shoulder area then anywhere els from the little impact of my head. Covered in mud on my right side, but nothing broken oder injured - so all i can say: pls wear helmets, good quality helmets. mine was also supported by a MIPS insert. nothing cracked, nothing felt off. lucky us :)
I broke my collar bone due to coming off on a corner on diesel about 6 weeks ago and hit my head in my MET trenta which has MIPS and I felt the outer shell move slightly as it should with mips to take the jolt off your head.. excellent I bought another the same when I got back eventually after another 9 miles to ride home lol I think MIPS is excellent personally and I’ve crashed in other helmets over the years.. 😊 Pete 🚴🏻🚴🏻😃👍
Had a concussion as a kid 7/8 yrs old on a bike, jumping a homemade ramp like boys do, was in hospital for 3 days with no memory of that day, 40 years later I'm still affected by it. Don't think that brain damage goes away, there are all sorts of risks that go up with a concussion including dementia.
Look up Kask and why they don't have MIPS in their helmets and their in house developed WG11 test with a more updated EN960 headform. Essentially MIPS ads weight and is less comfortable than a helmet without. KASK argues that there is no point adding MIPS, their helmets perform just as good as MIPS equipped helmets. Personally, I go for a well fitting, good looking, very light helmet and don't care at all if MIPS is there or not. You were saved by a modern, well designed helmet that just happened to have MIPS.
That's marketing speak. Rotational acceleration is definitely a brain injury mode. Older helmets, especially the old soft-top with Lycra covers, were at issue. Yes, MIPS is a company too, but tests seem to verify the efficacy of their design.
if you did research you'd find that the 'tests' that have apparently been done are exactly the problem, they don't conclusively prove anything. It's not that MIPS is bad, it's that is hasn't proved that it's good or better than a helmet without MIPS.@@dudeonbike800
@@PeterPutz82exactly this... Helmet manufacturers should be investing in a lot more independent testing to prove the value, or not, of MIPS. At the moment I won't discount a MIPS helmet but I wouldn't rush out and upgrade a non MIPS helmet as there is no evidence to prove it is any better. This video is pretty much useless unless Paul decides to recreate the exact crash with a non MIPS helmet and show us the results (which I really hope he isn't willing to do!).
Exactamundo, with all the cycling marketing BS floating around, I'm very sceptical of any technology without review and testing. The fact that all helmets need to be tested to a standard makes all helmets 'safe'. How much money are you willing to spend to be 'more' safe 'maybe'... @@DS-um9hi
I dont remember anything from a half hour before to about 2 hours afterwards, but the helmet looked like it took quite a knock 😂 straight impact so the mips didn't add anything
Great you shared this with us. Looks the helmet did quite well. I take safety very seriously even use a full face helmet, neck brace, torso protection when I go off-road or do stunts, jumps, drops. I don't want to smash my teeth in and snap the neck. I've not tried to a half face helmet in years. I have a Leatt Gravity 1.0 DH helmet, it's cheap. but Leatt's gloves are insanely overpriced. But super breathable, but fragile. It has 360 Turbine tecnology as they call it, basically kind of rubber stuff that looks like turbines that twist and move in any direction, compress too. but the adhesive can fail.
Just updated to a Met MIPS from my 2011 Giro. I think they recommend replacing within 5 years. Or sooner if damaged in a crash. I believe a 10 mph crash onto a solid object.ie kerb is enough to kill. Nothing like a good crash to realise the value of a good helmet.
Its essential to follow the concussion protocol after any head injury. In particular its important not to exercise as it raises blood pressure. Even playing computer games might not be a good idea. I know someone that didnt and suffered serious issues as a result. As far as I can tell there arent any official treatments for concussion but the person I know found Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) benificial.
It is best not to need it but when you need it it is great to have a helmet that actually does protect your head and brain. The one bit of safety kit that I will never skimp on.
I read in a Magazin, where they tested helmets, that the Abus Airbraker could compensate nearly the same rotational impact like MIPS helmets. I think that's because the foam between head and helmet rotates in any direction a little bit as well. MIPS integra which POC uses is nothing more than what Abus do.
Sounds like a heavy impact, deffo take it easy for a week or two, ride familiar trails and keep the speed down. One thing that interests me, as far as I recall MIPS was designed to prevent head and neck injuries caused by rotational forces. So, if you imagine more of a sliding impact where the side of your lid is dragged across a surface the idea is that the MIPS tabs break and allow the inner shell and out shell to 'disconnect' and therefore the outer can slow down and rotate with the drag but the inner doesn't and so your head and neck aren't forced to rotate with the outer. Interesting that what sounds like a more direct impact to the front of the lid, resulting in the pressure you felt on your brow which I can only assume is the lid rotating forwards, has also activated the MIPS. I'm often surprised by how tight I cinch down my helmet with the micro adjustment at the rear of the helmet to feel as though it's properly secured on my head to reduce any chance of forwards rotation. Also, chin strap should be snug under your jaw; alot of riders don't do this properly, and although I understand why (it's not always very comfortable) it is an important part of helmet fit. And fit is everything!
Being in the medical profession, I would suggest you get yourself checked in the nearest emergency hospital. Get a head CT and C-spine x-ray. I had many patients who walked into the ED and thought they were OK, only to find out they had a head bleed and/or cranked C-spine.
It's concerning that some people still refuse to wear a helmet as they're of the belief it's always a driver's fault if you have a crash. Im pleased your crash wasn't worse and I hope you recover quickly 👍
I wish helmet manufacturers would put an indicator on the top of the helmet that fades from a new color to a "time to replace" color that corresponds to when the material has seen too much UV. There has to be a simple way to do it, meaning it doesn't need to be some gimmick that costs 200 more dollars like everything else bike companies are doing now. Just a go/no go so we know it may be time to replace. UNIVERSAL too, so we don't have to start theories about POC not lasting as long as Giro for example, just something easy. It's safety, the cycling industry doesn't have to find a way to profit from it.
The three crashes I’ve had since 2018 all involved me landing on my head. All were low ish speed. I would have been seriously injured in all three without my lid.
@@johndef5075 Glad it went a better way. Allergics have that issue no matter where being stung, at the prospect of imminent death of not treated immediately (sounds dramatic, but is just facts). And even without that problem, I prefer helmets where those critters can not get in, it is never pleasant (for all involved), and the helmet being a big part of the frontal area should sport some lighteight gauze - no clue why that is not more common.
Thank you for this important video. Appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone. I'm curious why you apparently didn't seek medical attention? Especially with NHS at your disposal. I assume you've heard of "talk and die." Many people have suffered head injuries and TBI's, only to feel ok, go home, and then end up with a fatal brain bleed or other serious injury. (Liam Neeson's wife died this way after a fall on ice.) I'd suggest anyone here who suffers a crash that damages your helmet to seek medical advice. Yes, it can be VERY expensive in the USA, but it may save your life! (At least have a primary care physician in place you can consult to get more appropriate guidance and medical advice.) Additionally, cyclists should all consider having "Concussion Baseline Testing" done on them. Many pediatric medical services are recommending this for children who play sports. I really don't know why this isn't part of annual screening for everyone, adults and children. At least those who are participating in sports or activities with incidence of brain injury. Having this done allows your medical professional(s) to more quickly and accurately diagnose and understand the severity of a concussion. Then they can pursue the most appropriate treatment for you. One really important rule is to NOT risk sustaining another concussion after your first. This is what can cause serious injury and debilitating consequences that can last a LONG time. This is especially true for kids. They can be adversely affected for months or years thereafter. A girl on my daughter's soccer team sustained a concussion after a powerfully-kicked clearing ball impacted her head. Her life and school were affected for about a year afterwards. Her mother really wished she had known about concussion baseline testing before it happened. It would have greatly aided her post-injury treatment. All kids should have it done. Also, everyone should understand that bicycle helmets are not designed to prevent concussion. They may help attenuate the effects or severity of head trauma, but concussion prevention is not their design objective. They're designed to reduce or prevent skull fracture and injury. And they work very well in this regard. But concussions are still a concern for all cyclists, no matter how well helmeted you are. Thus, baseline testing really should be included in all cyclists' medical care protocol. Stay safe and keep the rubber side down!
@@Mapdec Great! I just saw your update and that's really good news. Cycling sure is great. But when it goes bad, it can really go BAAAAD! (Says the guy who did a major faceplant jumping a culvert at about 14 years old! I still don't know how I didn't suffer a concussion or neck injury! No helmet back in those days! ...not that it would have helped anyway!)
Ive cracked a couple helmets. Worst one I slammed the right side of my head so hard that I was leaking spinal fluid out of my nose. Strangely no pain, headache, or disorientation. Was able to finish ride.
I'd add, I like my helmet to be a bright color, as I often find it's what auto drivers see first, especially if I'm riding in town. Often only your head is visible over parked cars, bushes and other things. I'm due for a new one for next year.....someone tell Santa.
About ageing... The Tour magazine made a test just a few years ago, they asked their readers to send in their 6 year old helmets of models still produced. Yes, there are some... The helmets sent in were replaced with brand new stock to the readers. But, the test showed that the best 6 year olds were still better than the worst brand new ones of a different model/make. So you could actually bin your old helmet and buy a new, inferior, different helmet to replace it. And when they compared old helmets with new of the same model, there wasn´t a significant difference in protection. Choices aren´t easy sometimes.... Rgr
Interesting. Can you provide a link to this? I Googled it and "The Tour" magazine doesn't even come up in the results. I'd really like to see it if possible. Thanks.
Yes, he should have explained it... "A Mips or Multi-directional Impact Protection System is a low-friction layer located between the EPS and inner helmet liner that reduces rotational impact forces. This helps protect your brain from concussion and trauma. Read on to learn all about Mips, how it works and why your next helmet needs to include it." Google it for more details. If it isn't the standard yet, it soon will be. Don't buy a non-MIPS helmet (or equivalent).
expiry for polystyrene is 5 yrs max, Any suspicion of slight head contact should lead to changing the helmet: a helmet is expendable... smmoth recovery, hope you went to get mri anyways.
I saw a bike shop ad a while back that said the best helmet is one that you can afford to replace. Its no good having a top end helmet and then keep using it because you crash it after a week and then dont want to get a new one.
Yeah, whenever i hear someone downplay the need for helmets, I can never take them seriously. I mean, for 99% of rides you may not need one, but the one time your head smashes on something a helmet will mean the difference between a concussion and a disability. There's seriously too many cycling channels that seem to spread the idea that a helmet does nothing (which is absolutely preposterous).
You buy a £10 helmet for a £10 head. Fully kitted out, MIPS certified mountain and road bike helmets can be found for £75 - £100 (and up to twice that much too.). I ride enduro and park, and I'm an alpine ski racer and coach, and I have "tested" (re: have had helmet meet ground/snow traveling at max speed). I buy the best in the hope that I will never need the best (again). Wear the best certified helmet you can. Besides, its hard to look cool with a serious head injury, and a badly bruised ego 👍‼️
Bell used this slogan in their advertising campaigns for about a decade. True but also not true, as all consumer helmets must meet the same standards. And many tests have revealed that cost does NOT correlate with better crash test results necessarily. That said, there still are differences, especially fit. Don't skimp on a helmet due to cost, that's for sure.
I would like to understand what the implications of using a helmet mounted camera might be in a crash. Whilst helmet design can be tested to various standards I think riders put themselves at risk when they fasten something hard and unforgiving against the structure of the helmet. Are you aware if any actual impact tests have been conducted.
glad you are ok, but the idea that you got into the car is really concerning....your friend should have stopped you. I've had concussion before and its really hard to recognise in yourself.
I just commute, in good ol netherlands, but I use a helmet not because I am planning to crash, I managed to do that only 3 times in 3 decades of riding, only the first as a kid left me with an injury, but simply because I cannot trust other traffic to behave in a reasonable and logic manner. Do I enjoy wearing a helmet? Not at all I hate wearing anything on my head, I get really hot, really fast so anything on there is just not a comfortable thing, but rather that than risking a serious head injury because some muppet couldn't be bothered to look. As for helmets aging, they sure as hell do, so yeah replace them at least every 5 years, just consider it an expense even with a pricey helmet 20-30 a year is not so bad. And if you helmet takes a firm hit for whatever reason, replace it to, often the damage is invisible, but it will affect the helmets ability to keep you safe. As for the glasses chromatic lenses are amazing, I have some oakleys with them and gifted a pair to my mom to, just ideal for day to day use as you never have to think about it, just grab them put them on and they adjust. Will not deal with very direct sunlight, but anything else they are more than capable of dealing with so I use them day and night.
If you are unfortunate to have a crash and you have to go get yourself checked out? A really good point is don’t forget to bring your helmet with you. It helps them to understand better the impact you received on your head 😉
Smith are cheaper for you? I switched to Smith because I liked their design, but I had to pay a good $100 over Oakleys, which I have always thought looked like cheap junk anyway.
Love the channel. Really I do. The content is EXCELLENT. But please please please stop saying “brought” when you are clearly intending to say “bought”. Ps. I’m not that guy.😂 Glad you’re okay. Crashes are terrible..!!!
I am sure someone else mentioned this and I am sure you don't need telling twice but please do not attempt to drive after a head injury, things could have potentially been a lot worse for you and others if things had gone wrong.
Update. Been to Lancaster Hospital 5 days after the crash still feeling a bit dazed but generally ok. Doctor said a CT scan wasn’t necessary, but the nurse had already booked one so had it anyway. It was all clear, nothing to worry about. Been told to rest, avoid risking another head injury and to avoid stressful situations. Thanks for the concern and advice everyone ❤
Thanks for the update - good to hear!
You silly sod. Blurred vision = 999 immediately.
Better late than never but feeling dazed 5 days after a concussion doesn’t sound ‘mild’. Hopefully you’ve got away with it but rest for at least a couple of weeks followed by a gradual build up to previous levels of activity, physical and mental, would be common guidance. I guess a CT scan would identify obvious damage but not sure how sensitive it is to more subtle trauma.
It's only when you crash that you really come to value your helmet
so true.
I won't wear anything without MIPS, even after 2 concussions. Nothing is 100% safe, but...
Glad you're OK + recuperate well...
roommate took bike to mailbox and crashed. 2 minute ride each way. He is disabled for life now. Heartbreaking situation. I wont test my suspension in driveway without helmet.
I wouldn’t drive immediately after concussion (if aware). You should get checked out and take a couple of weeks off, or follow medical advice on best practice. It’s your health and that of others nearby.
The most appropriate answer.
In '07, I came off my bike doing roughly 25mph, and went into a concrete pillar of an overpass. I made first contact with my head. I was wearing a Smith Overtake, that wasn't MIPS, but since I hit straight-on, I don't think it would have made much of a difference. I wear a buzz-cut, with my hair rarely getting over a few cm in length. The pattern of the inside of the helmet, along with the honeycomb, were bruised and cut into my scalp. I don't remember much of the next few weeks that I was in hospital with 8 broken ribs, a punctured lung, broken scapula, three broken vertebrae, separated shoulder and two broken hands... After about a year, the mechanics of my body had healed, but 6.5 years later, and I still have issues with balance, light and sound sensitivity, depression... depression... and it all stems from the TBI. I'm very glad you're feeling better, and hope you'll be on the lookout for any long-term symptoms of more serious brain issues. I will never complain about the medical help I got after my accident, but I do wish more had been done about my TBI. I feel like my other injuries were so bad that my brain was maybe overlooked, and it wasn't until months later that we started noticing memory and motor skill issues. Would addressing those things earlier have helped? We'll never know. I enjoy your channel, and wish you the best in your recovery!
That's amazing that you were able to feel MIPS working in real time.
Recover well Paul. We love your content, but please, take it easy and don't do anything that would put your recovery at risk. Concussions are not to be trifled with. 🙏
Thank you, I will
Really glad you are ok, and great review and reminder to us all on the new helmet technology and why it MATTERS!
same thing happened to me: MIPS helmet ruined but head was OK. Good thing that yours worked as intended too. Let's be careful out there!
Congratulations on surviving a really serious collision. Hopefully, you got checked on the concussion. TBI are nothing to mess with.
Thank you for your opinion on the Smith helmets and optics.
I changed to the same Smith helmet and was impressed with the performance hit the pavement at 30 kph and walked away with only a damaged helmet. Great user experience content
Take it easy Paul and glad you're OK!
MIPS saved my life 5 years back when my temple hit the corner of the curb crashing my road bike, my POC helmet had two splits which I only noticed because someone came up to me indicating there was such a hard bang (which was my head) and resulted in 2 months of concentration issues etc. I stick to MIPS ever since and advise my customers similarly. Cheers!
Had exactly the same thing happen as you described, with the impact from the padding digging in and leaving cuts and grazes on my forehead. A heavy impact like that really makes you appreciate how it could have gone differently.
Sorry to hear about the accident... but glad to hear that you've come through well.
Important and interesting discussion to have from time to time. Even seemingly undamaged helmets need replacing after a bad spill, just as your takedown of your helmet demonstrated so well - the compromised integrity isn't always obvious by just looking over the shell. Glad you're recovering well - reversing in to a wall was a bummer.
Glad you are OK, Paul. Keep safe and always get checked after a nasty fall.
As for Mips, although my helmet is Mips equipped, I'm not totally convinced. But it doesn't hurt having it.
Good to hear you are starting to feel better after the fall. You’re totally correct about the slow motion effect prior to impact coming off the bike , Oh no , this is going to hurt , BANG. It’s good of you to emphasise the importance of a good helmet , all too often we’ve got to but the best bike available at a cost that is ridiculous and we pretty much forget about our head.I’m 68 this year and spent years and years wearing what we called Danish helmets while racing prior to the introduction of hard shells , riding from home to work and training with no head protection just wearing a cloth cap and trying to look as cool as Roger De Vlaeminck.Two close friends suffered fractured skulls from racing accidents and another two acquaintances died as a result of being hit by cars , may they rest in peace.Helmets may not always save your life however they will save you from serious injuries and as we are becoming more aware now , protect you from concussion.Anyway sorry for preaching , however take care all. Reinforcing safety is something we all need to do 👍👍
My dear chap! Thank goodness you have recovered
Paul, so glad you are on the mend...good thoughts sent your way. Boy, do I remember the days of ski and bike racing sans helmets, crazy so many of us survived. I always count my blessings that my daughter played 14 years of competitive soccer (thru college) and no concussions, though we saw many scary concussions on the pitch.. I know you are probably keenly aware that you are now more susceptible so please be careful. My son is on his 3rd and at 28 has had to stop the city league soccer games.
all the best
Good to hear you’re not too injured. Some bike manufacturers probably wanted you to take a few months off UA-cam to recover 😉
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Thx for your video n that you are ok. My wife was overhearing it. Just bought a new helmet to replace my old one. She’s a treasure.
I first learned about the need to replace helmets after a few years when I contacted Sweet to ask about replacement ear protectors for my expensive carbon ski helmet. They asked how old it was. When I told them 11 years, they told me to stop using it and replace it immediately. On the bike, my wife’s Kask helmet definitely saved her in a crash that broker her shoulder blade, collarbone four ribs and a finger. The helmet had several dents and sections that felt spongy afterwards. All the family’s helmets are now upgraded to MIPS or WaveCell.
Glad you are okay. I crashed many years ago on my roadie at 30 mph on a downhill sweep right and ran of the shoulder. I over-corrected rather than bunny hop back onto the asphalt and left sided like I was kicked over. Impacted my shoulder first then my head. Blacked out and slid about 60 feet and shredded my kit. Woke up and helmet disheveled a bit but it saved my life. Had to climb out of the mountain bloodied and bleeding to my car to go home. The helmet I cannot honestly say if it was a Mips or not......but it was name brand.
Glad you're OK. A good helmet is something we all hope we don't have to rely on. With ski-racer children I've alway followed their lead and worn FIS-approved race helmets (POC) when skiing and one possibly saved me in a big, 'needed-to-be-airlifted-to-hospital' type crash. After hearing your experience I guess it's time to upgrade my road helmet.
Glad to hear you are ok. I always wear a helmet and it has paid off in the past.
Have a speedy recovery! Two crashes these year, both time a car hit me (on the cycling lane!!) both time I landed head first and was wearing a MIPS helmet. They looked much worse than yours, with multiple fractures on one and the complete plastic cover grind off on one side, the other one with a triangular piece broken out of the center of the foam. I do not even want to know what would have happened to my head without those helmets. Not sure how good MIPS really is, but I did not have (serious) neck injuries in both times. My neck hurt for a couple of month though and I needed some Physio. Other injuries where worse but who knows how bad it could have been, if not for the helmet. I do think that MIPS offers additional protection and is not just a marketing feature, but I can´t really tell how much it helped. If it just gives a little bit of additional protection I´m in for it!
Get well soon. I suffered a concussion a few years ago that took me some time to recover from. The first thing I did afterwards was buy the highest rated helmet with MIPS. When it comes to the head, especially if you have a history of prior injuries, no expenses should be spared.
The virtues of wearing a helmet.....insightful description of your incident and how the MIPS worked on this occasion. Pleased to watch and hear your recovering well 👍. A mix of all aspects around the world of cycling, can only be a good thing for your channel 👍keep it going 👍
I went with a Smith MIPS helmet over the winter as I like the extra head protection the fuller back section provides
Great content as always mate, glad to hear you got away quite likely too. Take care fella 🥰
100% agree with MIPS saving you.
A couple of months back, I came off my MTB and was knocked out for about 30 seconds. Days later, when I took a proper look at my lid, the MIPS system had twisted about 10° to the right and stuck in place, removed the MIPS, and there was a decent crack in the polystyrene. So I'm 100% convinced the MIPS did its thing and saved me from a more serious injury.
Glad you’re ok, even if a bit dazed still. I crashed on the 30th September, was off the bike and on the sofa for the whole of October and a bit. I was out cold, which I am glad, as I remember nothing, just the pain when I came round. Back of my helmet was a mess, so was thankful the helmet did it’s thing. Nothing broken thankfully, even if it felt like I had cracked all my ribs and shoulder and had a lot of road to remove from the leg. Now back on the bike with a lot of fitness to find😁👍
You remember your crash, which is a good thing. Thank you to your Smith helmet. I wear a Smith helmet, good to know it works.
MIPS is great, but the biggest one is still fit.
Everyone’s head is a different shape and thankfully different helmet brands all tend to fit a little different.
So ignore the brand when helmet shopping and find the one that fits YOU! Then when you find the brand and model that fits your head, then go looking for a MIPS version.
A well fitting non MIPS cheap helmet will offer better protection than a high end MIPS that doesn’t fit properly.
I struggled for years to find a well fitting helmet until Giant started making their own helmets and happy days they fit perfectly for me :) And they’re MIPS.
And don't forget THE STRAPS!!!!
I'm forever frustrated watching cyclists IRL and online with straps hanging inches (2X cm!) below their chins! That's basically giving your helmet an "ejection seat" in a crash! DON'T DO THIS!
Tighten those straps so they come together and are snug under your chin. Snug enough to pull the helmet down when you open your mouth all the way. Don't like it? Get used to it!
And adjust the two upper straps to converge snug & tight under your ear lobes. This all helps keep the helmet in place when you take a fall.
Oh and many helmet straps always slowly slip through the buckle and get looser as you ride, despite the little o-ring or band they cover the loose end with. I find I have to re-snug my straps every 2-3 rides. Take the time to ensure snug straps with each ride!
@@dudeonbike800 Yeah, absolutely! There is a lot of Darwinian behaviour out there...
Virginia Tech have done a lot of helmet testing and have ranked them by the degree of protection provided. Interestingly it's not always the expensive helmets that give the best protection.
Nice looking hemet and glasses,take care of yourself mate.
the markups on these helmets is criminal
MIPS helmets start at £50...it's not really the item of cycling gear that you should skimp on.
@@dominicbritt He is not saying that you should skimp on your safety, he is just mentioning the fact that a piece of foam with a plastic liner should not cost the price they charge for it.
If you don't want to look like a goofball@@dominicbritt
@@morneauh You've apparently never priced medical devices. R&D, testing, consumer liability, lawyers on retainer, insurance, and all that stuff costs money.
When's that $1,000 Iphone gonna save your life in a crash? That offers a little different perspective if you ask me!
@@dudeonbike800when you use that 1000 dollar iPhone to contact emergency services? When is your helmet going to do that? Silly argument.
Plus that iPhone does a lot more than one specific job like a helmet.
Hope u get well soon. thanks for everything you do. Love
Thank you so much!
Glad that you are well and kicking !
I've only got one MIPS job- a TLD A2 and being the XL size the whole thing is huge so I got concerned that in a crash it may actually cause me more harm.... so I got an IXS "traditional" and just use that as it fits my head perfect with just a couple of clicks on the headband adjuster..... Wish you a speedy recovery mate, those black ice scenario "whoosh and you're down" are the worst as there's never any time to react....
I had a similar rocky downhill crash. It wasn't as bad as yours but I landed on my side and good amount impact to my helmet. Very slight concussion and helmet definitely saved me (it cracked)
A little bit of Pre-Christmas gifting! To yourself! Well done, man! And glad to hear that you're okay. :-)
MIPS has reduced the extent of your concussion.
Glad you’re ok chief and take advice on your recovery… otherwise those symptoms can drag on… severe concussion can take months if not years to get over - I will never understand people who minimise the important of helmet use.
My Bontrager helmet had that type of MIPS too. I decided to upgrade and got a Bell Spherical one. You can tell the technology is a lot better, there's basically two separate shells that move indepedently of each other. I trust their MIPS more than Bontrager's.
Sorry that you got hurt. Hope you mend well. On 30th last month I got knocked off by a car and went down hard. Extensive bruising, but worse, a busted collar bone. Went down on my shoulder and hit my head really hard on the road. Couldn't get up for maybe 15 mins. Helmet definitely saved my life. First time in 60 years I have been knocked off. Damn. No bike till Christmas. Going mental.
There is some research that suggests MIPS is not really needed if one has hair. Seems to me that any level of improved safety is a good thing though....
You were actually knocked off by a driver in a car. Hate it when blame is attributed to a non-sentient object. This tends to act to absolve the truly responsible party: the driver.
Servus! I also fell on my helmet / head last sunday, after I firstly landed on my shoulder in first because the front wheel slipped away on a muddy bit, a little second later I was back on my feet, first checking the carbon bike :) nothing bad happend and I was more hurt in the shoulder area then anywhere els from the little impact of my head. Covered in mud on my right side, but nothing broken oder injured - so all i can say: pls wear helmets, good quality helmets. mine was also supported by a MIPS insert. nothing cracked, nothing felt off. lucky us :)
Gald you are ok
Went thru brain bleeding & trepanation post-crash. Wd now use a Hövding collar if my size were available. 👍
I broke my collar bone due to coming off on a corner on diesel about 6 weeks ago and hit my head in my MET trenta which has MIPS and I felt the outer shell move slightly as it should with mips to take the jolt off your head.. excellent I bought another the same when I got back eventually after another 9 miles to ride home lol I think MIPS is excellent personally and I’ve crashed in other helmets over the years.. 😊 Pete 🚴🏻🚴🏻😃👍
Had a concussion as a kid 7/8 yrs old on a bike, jumping a homemade ramp like boys do, was in hospital for 3 days with no memory of that day, 40 years later I'm still affected by it. Don't think that brain damage goes away, there are all sorts of risks that go up with a concussion including dementia.
Take whatever rest and recovery time you think you need and double it.
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I hope you get back to full fitness soon 🤞Great content, keep it coming 👍
Look up Kask and why they don't have MIPS in their helmets and their in house developed WG11 test with a more updated EN960 headform. Essentially MIPS ads weight and is less comfortable than a helmet without. KASK argues that there is no point adding MIPS, their helmets perform just as good as MIPS equipped helmets. Personally, I go for a well fitting, good looking, very light helmet and don't care at all if MIPS is there or not. You were saved by a modern, well designed helmet that just happened to have MIPS.
That's marketing speak. Rotational acceleration is definitely a brain injury mode. Older helmets, especially the old soft-top with Lycra covers, were at issue. Yes, MIPS is a company too, but tests seem to verify the efficacy of their design.
if you did research you'd find that the 'tests' that have apparently been done are exactly the problem, they don't conclusively prove anything. It's not that MIPS is bad, it's that is hasn't proved that it's good or better than a helmet without MIPS.@@dudeonbike800
@@PeterPutz82exactly this... Helmet manufacturers should be investing in a lot more independent testing to prove the value, or not, of MIPS. At the moment I won't discount a MIPS helmet but I wouldn't rush out and upgrade a non MIPS helmet as there is no evidence to prove it is any better.
This video is pretty much useless unless Paul decides to recreate the exact crash with a non MIPS helmet and show us the results (which I really hope he isn't willing to do!).
Exactamundo, with all the cycling marketing BS floating around, I'm very sceptical of any technology without review and testing. The fact that all helmets need to be tested to a standard makes all helmets 'safe'. How much money are you willing to spend to be 'more' safe 'maybe'...
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I dont remember anything from a half hour before to about 2 hours afterwards, but the helmet looked like it took quite a knock 😂 straight impact so the mips didn't add anything
hope you're ok, you look ok, make sure you're ok. rest up.
Great you shared this with us.
Looks the helmet did quite well.
I take safety very seriously even use a full face helmet, neck brace, torso protection when I go off-road or do stunts, jumps, drops.
I don't want to smash my teeth in and snap the neck.
I've not tried to a half face helmet in years. I have a Leatt Gravity 1.0 DH helmet, it's cheap. but Leatt's gloves are insanely overpriced. But super breathable, but fragile.
It has 360 Turbine tecnology as they call it, basically kind of rubber stuff that looks like turbines that twist and move in any direction, compress too. but the adhesive can fail.
Just updated to a Met MIPS from my 2011 Giro. I think they recommend replacing within 5 years. Or sooner if damaged in a crash. I believe a 10 mph crash onto a solid object.ie kerb is enough to kill. Nothing like a good crash to realise the value of a good helmet.
Its essential to follow the concussion protocol after any head injury. In particular its important not to exercise as it raises blood pressure. Even playing computer games might not be a good idea. I know someone that didnt and suffered serious issues as a result. As far as I can tell there arent any official treatments for concussion but the person I know found Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) benificial.
It is best not to need it but when you need it it is great to have a helmet that actually does protect your head and brain. The one bit of safety kit that I will never skimp on.
How is the ventilation on the Smith helmets that have the honeycomb filler panels?
I read in a Magazin, where they tested helmets, that the Abus Airbraker could compensate nearly the same rotational impact like MIPS helmets. I think that's because the foam between head and helmet rotates in any direction a little bit as well. MIPS integra which POC uses is nothing more than what Abus do.
Sounds like a heavy impact, deffo take it easy for a week or two, ride familiar trails and keep the speed down.
One thing that interests me, as far as I recall MIPS was designed to prevent head and neck injuries caused by rotational forces. So, if you imagine more of a sliding impact where the side of your lid is dragged across a surface the idea is that the MIPS tabs break and allow the inner shell and out shell to 'disconnect' and therefore the outer can slow down and rotate with the drag but the inner doesn't and so your head and neck aren't forced to rotate with the outer. Interesting that what sounds like a more direct impact to the front of the lid, resulting in the pressure you felt on your brow which I can only assume is the lid rotating forwards, has also activated the MIPS. I'm often surprised by how tight I cinch down my helmet with the micro adjustment at the rear of the helmet to feel as though it's properly secured on my head to reduce any chance of forwards rotation. Also, chin strap should be snug under your jaw; alot of riders don't do this properly, and although I understand why (it's not always very comfortable) it is an important part of helmet fit. And fit is everything!
Glad you’re ok. Now that the weathers gotten colder there’s no shame in throwing on some knobby tires or taking public transport got forbid 😂
Being in the medical profession, I would suggest you get yourself checked in the nearest emergency hospital. Get a head CT and C-spine x-ray. I had many patients who walked into the ED and thought they were OK, only to find out they had a head bleed and/or cranked C-spine.
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"Talk and die."
It's real and every cyclist should heed this advice. Thanks junomaxzoey5146!
It's concerning that some people still refuse to wear a helmet as they're of the belief it's always a driver's fault if you have a crash.
Im pleased your crash wasn't worse and I hope you recover quickly 👍
And the whole "drivers & cars" thing is 1,000% MOOT when it comes to mountain biking! Deadly trees and boulders, mere inches from you, are NOT cars!
Just got a Specialized Allign II Mips helmet. 5* rated from the Virginia Twch helmet ratings and under £30
I wish helmet manufacturers would put an indicator on the top of the helmet that fades from a new color to a "time to replace" color that corresponds to when the material has seen too much UV. There has to be a simple way to do it, meaning it doesn't need to be some gimmick that costs 200 more dollars like everything else bike companies are doing now. Just a go/no go so we know it may be time to replace. UNIVERSAL too, so we don't have to start theories about POC not lasting as long as Giro for example, just something easy. It's safety, the cycling industry doesn't have to find a way to profit from it.
That would be amazing
The three crashes I’ve had since 2018 all involved me landing on my head. All were low ish speed. I would have been seriously injured in all three without my lid.
5:00 bug shields are great, especially if you had a wasp get in there....
But WHY is it only protected on the side inlets, not the middle??
I don’t think they are really for that. Just more protection at the vents. The forefront model has a lot more of it.
I had a wasp sting my lip this summer. Almost got inside my mouth. That wouldnt have ended well Im sure.
@@johndef5075 Glad it went a better way.
Allergics have that issue no matter where being stung, at the prospect of imminent death of not treated immediately (sounds dramatic, but is just facts).
And even without that problem, I prefer helmets where those critters can not get in, it is never pleasant (for all involved), and the helmet being a big part of the frontal area should sport some lighteight gauze - no clue why that is not more common.
Thank you for this important video. Appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone.
I'm curious why you apparently didn't seek medical attention? Especially with NHS at your disposal. I assume you've heard of "talk and die." Many people have suffered head injuries and TBI's, only to feel ok, go home, and then end up with a fatal brain bleed or other serious injury. (Liam Neeson's wife died this way after a fall on ice.) I'd suggest anyone here who suffers a crash that damages your helmet to seek medical advice. Yes, it can be VERY expensive in the USA, but it may save your life! (At least have a primary care physician in place you can consult to get more appropriate guidance and medical advice.)
Additionally, cyclists should all consider having "Concussion Baseline Testing" done on them. Many pediatric medical services are recommending this for children who play sports. I really don't know why this isn't part of annual screening for everyone, adults and children. At least those who are participating in sports or activities with incidence of brain injury.
Having this done allows your medical professional(s) to more quickly and accurately diagnose and understand the severity of a concussion. Then they can pursue the most appropriate treatment for you. One really important rule is to NOT risk sustaining another concussion after your first. This is what can cause serious injury and debilitating consequences that can last a LONG time. This is especially true for kids. They can be adversely affected for months or years thereafter.
A girl on my daughter's soccer team sustained a concussion after a powerfully-kicked clearing ball impacted her head. Her life and school were affected for about a year afterwards. Her mother really wished she had known about concussion baseline testing before it happened. It would have greatly aided her post-injury treatment. All kids should have it done.
Also, everyone should understand that bicycle helmets are not designed to prevent concussion. They may help attenuate the effects or severity of head trauma, but concussion prevention is not their design objective. They're designed to reduce or prevent skull fracture and injury. And they work very well in this regard. But concussions are still a concern for all cyclists, no matter how well helmeted you are. Thus, baseline testing really should be included in all cyclists' medical care protocol.
Stay safe and keep the rubber side down!
I’ve had a CT scan today. All clear.
@@Mapdec Great! I just saw your update and that's really good news. Cycling sure is great. But when it goes bad, it can really go BAAAAD!
(Says the guy who did a major faceplant jumping a culvert at about 14 years old! I still don't know how I didn't suffer a concussion or neck injury! No helmet back in those days! ...not that it would have helped anyway!)
Ive cracked a couple helmets. Worst one I slammed the right side of my head so hard that I was leaking spinal fluid out of my nose. Strangely no pain, headache, or disorientation. Was able to finish ride.
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seems like you're always crashing 😂 Ride safe brotha 😎
The skate park crash was me being stupid. Thinking I had skills I didn’t 😂😂
I'd add, I like my helmet to be a bright color, as I often find it's what auto drivers see first, especially if I'm riding in town. Often only your head is visible over parked cars, bushes and other things. I'm due for a new one for next year.....someone tell Santa.
About ageing... The Tour magazine made a test just a few years ago, they asked their readers to send in their 6 year old helmets of models still produced. Yes, there are some... The helmets sent in were replaced with brand new stock to the readers. But, the test showed that the best 6 year olds were still better than the worst brand new ones of a different model/make. So you could actually bin your old helmet and buy a new, inferior, different helmet to replace it. And when they compared old helmets with new of the same model, there wasn´t a significant difference in protection. Choices aren´t easy sometimes.... Rgr
Interesting. Can you provide a link to this? I Googled it and "The Tour" magazine doesn't even come up in the results.
I'd really like to see it if possible. Thanks.
I ended up cutting the bug mesh out of my current helmet because I couldn't scratch my scalp with it in place.
Once you've worn a forefront, no other open helmet feels safe. I love mine
Should helmets have a use by date I swap round on my helmets and keep them clean
Most brands make some suggestions on age, but a lot depends on how well they are cared for.
Wish you'd explained a bit more what MIPS does
Yes, he should have explained it...
"A Mips or Multi-directional Impact Protection System is a low-friction layer located between the EPS and inner helmet liner that reduces rotational impact forces. This helps protect your brain from concussion and trauma. Read on to learn all about Mips, how it works and why your next helmet needs to include it."
Google it for more details. If it isn't the standard yet, it soon will be. Don't buy a non-MIPS helmet (or equivalent).
If you hadn't been wearing that helmet, or any other for that matter, would you have been riding more cautiously ?
expiry for polystyrene is 5 yrs max, Any suspicion of slight head contact should lead to changing the helmet: a helmet is expendable... smmoth recovery, hope you went to get mri anyways.
I saw a bike shop ad a while back that said the best helmet is one that you can afford to replace. Its no good having a top end helmet and then keep using it because you crash it after a week and then dont want to get a new one.
Firstly...glad you're okay. Secondly...you tried to DRIVE?!?! FFS. Next time, call a big yellow flashy light über
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The real issue here is that Pauls yeti decided to buck him after his poor review of yeti frame quality 👀😄
It’s like the Yeti was waiting for the perfect moment 😂
Yeah, whenever i hear someone downplay the need for helmets, I can never take them seriously.
I mean, for 99% of rides you may not need one, but the one time your head smashes on something a helmet will mean the difference between a concussion and a disability.
There's seriously too many cycling channels that seem to spread the idea that a helmet does nothing (which is absolutely preposterous).
MTB =full face......and Smith helmets are one of the best together with POC.
You buy a £10 helmet for a £10 head. Fully kitted out, MIPS certified mountain and road bike helmets can be found for £75 - £100 (and up to twice that much too.). I ride enduro and park, and I'm an alpine ski racer and coach, and I have "tested" (re: have had helmet meet ground/snow traveling at max speed). I buy the best in the hope that I will never need the best (again). Wear the best certified helmet you can. Besides, its hard to look cool with a serious head injury, and a badly bruised ego 👍‼️
Bell used this slogan in their advertising campaigns for about a decade.
True but also not true, as all consumer helmets must meet the same standards. And many tests have revealed that cost does NOT correlate with better crash test results necessarily.
That said, there still are differences, especially fit. Don't skimp on a helmet due to cost, that's for sure.
I bought a new Cannondale Terrus mips helmet and it's frigging uncomfortable with glasses on, 😢
I would like to understand what the implications of using a helmet mounted camera might be in a crash. Whilst helmet design can be tested to various standards I think riders put themselves at risk when they fasten something hard and unforgiving against the structure of the helmet. Are you aware if any actual impact tests have been conducted.
All I know is we haven’t seen Micheal Schumacher since he tried…
glad you are ok, but the idea that you got into the car is really concerning....your friend should have stopped you. I've had concussion before and its really hard to recognise in yourself.
Yep. It was dumb.
I just commute, in good ol netherlands, but I use a helmet not because I am planning to crash, I managed to do that only 3 times in 3 decades of riding, only the first as a kid left me with an injury, but simply because I cannot trust other traffic to behave in a reasonable and logic manner. Do I enjoy wearing a helmet? Not at all I hate wearing anything on my head, I get really hot, really fast so anything on there is just not a comfortable thing, but rather that than risking a serious head injury because some muppet couldn't be bothered to look.
As for helmets aging, they sure as hell do, so yeah replace them at least every 5 years, just consider it an expense even with a pricey helmet 20-30 a year is not so bad. And if you helmet takes a firm hit for whatever reason, replace it to, often the damage is invisible, but it will affect the helmets ability to keep you safe.
As for the glasses chromatic lenses are amazing, I have some oakleys with them and gifted a pair to my mom to, just ideal for day to day use as you never have to think about it, just grab them put them on and they adjust. Will not deal with very direct sunlight, but anything else they are more than capable of dealing with so I use them day and night.
If you are unfortunate to have a crash and you have to go get yourself checked out? A really good point is don’t forget to bring your helmet with you. It helps them to understand better the impact you received on your head 😉
Smith are cheaper for you? I switched to Smith because I liked their design, but I had to pay a good $100 over Oakleys, which I have always thought looked like cheap junk anyway.
But did the bike survive?
It has scars.
I was run over by a car. Helmet (MIPPS) was destroyed. Head intact.
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Love the channel. Really I do. The content is EXCELLENT. But please please please stop saying “brought” when you are clearly intending to say “bought”. Ps. I’m not that guy.😂
Glad you’re okay. Crashes are terrible..!!!
Good thing you've got a solid melon. Glad u're ok
I am sure someone else mentioned this and I am sure you don't need telling twice but please do not attempt to drive after a head injury, things could have potentially been a lot worse for you and others if things had gone wrong.
There's no way to really know. I've broken a helmet or 2
Sally gave you a Poke ??? Lucky buggar !!
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Get yourself checked out for whiplash too. Neck injuries from a whack like this can be insidious…
Glad you are okay. Value of a good helmet worthless ❤
Sounded like a nasty one fella. But from here you look just as beautiful as you did before🤟
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