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RE: Flip-up helmets



I have a friend who wrecked a bike a few years ago.  He was sliding with the
bike, with part of his body still on the bike.  His face, and his one leg
were not on the bike.  His full face helmet had about a half an inch or so
ground from the chin bar by the time he came to a stop.  His leg didn't fair
much better.  He's convinced that had he been wearing an open face, or a
flip-up, that his face would not be intact today.

A paramedic has my permission to cut the helmet from my face or head, just
as they would clothes.  Other than that, I'll stick to a Full Face, and try
not to get into an accident.

Ride Safe!

- --Joel



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From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 12:57 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Flip-up helmets