Helmet Crash data damage %

brutalbrad · #1 07-20-2009, 11:32 PM

Some researchers gathered together post-crash helmets – helmets that have been through accidents -, and they took the data from which parts were damaged and put together that chart.

I was shocked that most of the impact was on the chin area. I wear a half helmet myself.

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MidnitEvil · #2 07-21-2009, 01:18 AM

Why were you shocked most impact was on the chin? You are moving forward & facing forward.

chopfury · #3 07-21-2009, 06:43 AM

Source?

I've seen that image before, it's fairly old and I could never find the actual research article to support it. I'm interested in where you found it.

gkvette · #4 07-21-2009, 07:18 AM

Brutalbrad. I m surprised to see that 46% of damage occurs in the face and chin area too. I knew the full helmet provided more protection but not this much. Makes sense if one realizes a lot of accidents throw you forward face first.

xFreebirdx · #5 07-21-2009, 07:19 AM

Good Info, Thanks.

MuddBugg · #6 07-21-2009, 08:30 AM

have always worn a full face helmet and have laid down a bike twice... both times the chin area had big gouges and chunks taken out from hitting the pavement... am thinking i probably would have busted my jaw at least once and would have left half my face on road had i been wearing anything but a full face...

brutalbrad · #7 07-21-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopfury

Source?

I've seen that image before, it's fairly old and I could never find the actual research article to support it. I'm interested in where you found it.

It appears to be off a blog site where a guy is trying to validate why he choose a full face helmet. '

http://www.ridelust.com/what-type-of...hould-you-buy/

chopfury · #8 07-21-2009, 04:08 PM

Ahh, found the source: Dietmar Otte, Hannover Medical University, Dept. of Traffic Accident Research, Germany.)

Here's another site using that image: http://jeff.dean.home.att.net/swisher.htm

oct1949 · #9 07-21-2009, 11:49 PM

Couple months ago while I was in the hospital talking bout riding with a nurse taking care of me asked me if I wore a helmet?
Then she asked me if I knew what the staff in ER called riders who didn't wear one was called....Then she said----

DONORS

dbleagle · #10 07-22-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oct1949

Couple months ago while I was in the hospital talking bout riding with a nurse taking care of me asked me if I wore a helmet?
Then she asked me if I knew what the staff in ER called riders who didn't wear one was called....Then she said----

DONORS

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