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From: joels@tektronix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Helmet reviews
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Date: Fri, 4-May-84 22:06:01 EDT
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Posted: Fri May  4 22:06:01 1984
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    I have worn my trusty skid lid for virtually all of my 25,000 miles of
cycling. It has saved me on at least 3 occasions. The first , in the middle
of Colorado, I let my tire slip off the pavement into some loose gravel.
I went down sideways onto the pavement. My head hit the pavement so hard
it bounced twice. I ended up with only some abrasions and a headache. The
second time, I slipped on wet metal at about 5 miles an hour. I landed flat
on my back, and got a good rap on the back of the head. The most recent
occurrence was when a car pulled out about 25 feet in front of me. My skid
lid saved me when I hit the car, as well as when I hit the ground. I came
out of that one with only a general bruised feeling (unfortunately my
bicycle did not fare so well).
   I ALWAYS wear my helmet. All that is need to crush your head is the fall
of 6 feet from the normal riding position. If you ride a bicycle long enough
you will eventually have a crash. Yes, a helmet restricts air flow around
the head causing slower heat dissipation, but the percentage is small. A
properly fitted helmet should not be uncomfortable. I feel naked on a bicycle
with out mine. Besides thats where my mirror( another piece of equipment
that I consider essential) mounts. 

Joel Swank
Tektronix, Beaverton OR