XV1100SE Posted August 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2012 They have an "invisible" bicycle helmet now. Starts as a collar around the neck but in an accident/fall it inflates like an air bag to protect the rider's head. Are motorcycle helmets next ? http://www.hovding.com/en/how/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 30, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2012 I'll stick with the hard side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted August 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 30, 2012 Looks like there already is a collar air bag for MC's Thou not advertised as such yet - Quote from the web page: "The gas inflator that inflates the airbag is placed in a holder in the collar on the bicyclist's back. Hövding's gas inflator is a cold gas inflator that uses helium and it's one of the smallest gas inflators on the market. A similar inflator is used in a motorcycle helmet with airbag system" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomephil Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2012 Does it keep you dry in the rain or warm in the cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted August 30, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 30, 2012 Did you see the price ? $600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted August 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 30, 2012 I wonder though how long that thing would last in a slide? lets say you go head down at speed in a curve and start sliding head down how much abrasion could that thing take before Popping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted August 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 30, 2012 Looks like there already is a collar air bag for MC's Thou not advertised as such yet - Quote from the web page: "The gas inflator that inflates the airbag is placed in a holder in the collar on the bicyclist's back. Hövding's gas inflator is a cold gas inflator that uses helium and it's one of the smallest gas inflators on the market. A similar inflator is used in a motorcycle helmet with airbag system"I'm just getting this visual of the inflation Bag hanging up on your chin or something and Popping your head off. I know it is all automatic and nothing can go wrong....can go wrong.....can go wrong....can go wrong I'm just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted August 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 30, 2012 Don't see how it would work.. Lets say you t-bone a car and are flying through the air....bag might think you are still on the motor bike.....and only inflate after your head hits the pavement...i think that's a bit too late to inflate:bang head: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted August 30, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 30, 2012 I'm just getting this visual of the inflation Bag hanging up on your chin or something and Popping your head off. I know it is all automatic and nothing can go wrong....can go wrong.....can go wrong....can go wrong I'm just saying You're lucky! I picture this bag of EXPLOSIVE gas, all around your head? Forget the road rash, I see an explosion and no dental records to know who you were? Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted September 2, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2012 No thanks, I will just stick with my Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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