helmets - for those who use or don't

[Iris1]

Hey all
Just wondering if you guys could help me out with a design project im doing at the moment about skateboarding helmets.

If you use a helmet what are your favourite brands/designs?

What do you look for when buying a helmet?

Had any head/facial injuries when skateboarding? What type and where? How did you do it?

If you don't use a helmet why not? (could be anything from image to bad design...)


Any help would be really appreciated
thanks

[Iris1]

Oh yeh and sorry if there are already a million threads on helmets
I was kinda focusing more on its design than anything really

[It'sFae]

If you use a helmet what are your favourite brands/designs?
I have a BULLET helmet.

What do you look for when buying a helmet?
Price, lol.

Had any head/facial injuries when skateboarding? What type and where? How did you do it?
My board shot out and I fell back and hit my head.

If you don't use a helmet why not? (could be anything from image to bad design...)
I usually don't use them because they're kinda bulky, but if I'm trying something new and I think I need a helmet I wear it.

[charlie]

i use a k2 helmet and my bro has an element helmet i had a facial injury because i hit the top of the ramp and forgot about the rail at the top of it

[HailToTheThief]

If you use a helmet what are your favourite brands/designs?
when i have to use a helmet, i like the pro-tec with the flexible shell

What do you look for when buying a helmet?
comfort is of the utmost importance

Had any head/facial injuries when skateboarding? What type and where? How did you do it?
near-concussion on a slam to the back of the head. went to the hospital for it

If you don't use a helmet why not?
cumbersome, uncomfrotable, stupid-looking

[windustries101]

Don't own a helmet...main reason...just started skating and way too poor to buy one.

[skaterat]

I wear a Protech Brian Patch model. I've broken teeth and busted my chin open several times. Those injuries couldn't be helped by wearing a helmet but I have hit my head real good alot of times where I'd have been screwed was it not for a helmet. When skating pools and vert bowls I always wear a helmet. I don't want to bust my melon open.

[BakerStencil]

I have a Pro Tech its Actualy a water sports model but its shaped like the skate helmets, I like it better because it has a soft foam lining instead of the styrofoam, so I'm deffinately looking for comfort, as far as facial injuries while wearing a helmet I've bruised up my cheak pretty bad before, but can't do anything about that.

[SplinterSnow]

Vetilation, and make sure you pad the strap so it's comfy. What would be really cool is if you put a fan on it, but make sure you don't do it half assed so that it lasts. I was airosfting and this dude cut a hole in the top of his pb mask and had a little computer fan powered by a 9volt battery. Make it look cool too, like camoflauge it (us woodland or arctic, digital looks ugly though). Those silver reflective ones look really gay, stay away from those, and glossy ones get scratched up quickly.

[Iris1]

thats great feedback
will be really helpful
thanks guys

[just_skate_]

i dont wear a helmet mostly because they get in the way. i tried wering one one time and it kept falling off and it was too hott.

maybe try making a thin but strong and comfortable helmet with a new way to stay on. make one that is very well ventilated as well

[Flipstreetskate]

If you use a helmet what are your favourite brands/designs?
Haven't Ever worn a good one

What do you look for when buying a helmet?
A helmet that is actually comfortable and not too chunky feeling.

Had any head/facial injuries when skateboarding? What type and where? How did you do it?
I hit the back of my head just skatin semi-fast on my street. The trucks randomly gave way and almost went sideways.

If you don't use a helmet why not? (could be anything from image to bad design...)
They are just irritating and get in the way, and look dumb. BUT I would ride a helmet with Viking Horns possibly.

[SplinterSnow]

Oh, and I forgot to mention this but put some nice speakers in the sides and a little place to mount an Mp3 player. Don't include the Mp3 player with the helmet, let people buy it separately, some people might not want the Mp3 player for the extra cost, but I think it would kick ass, same with the viking horns, or devil horns. I just thought of this, but how about a propane torch on each side like rocket boosters? Hehe, just kidding, but that would kick ass, too dangerous though, lol run into someone and catch em on fire, or lean against a ramp.

[shad0w]

I have an xg...but i've never fallen on my head so i don't know if it's good or not.

[Sk8er_MaFe]

helmets are for pansys!!!...but those pansys are smart :cool:

[Iris1]

Oh, and I forgot to mention this but put some nice speakers in the sides and a little place to mount an Mp3 player. Don't include the Mp3 player with the helmet, let people buy it separately, some people might not want the Mp3 player for the extra cost, but I think it would kick ass, same with the viking horns, or devil horns. I just thought of this, but how about a propane torch on each side like rocket boosters? Hehe, just kidding, but that would kick ass, too dangerous though, lol run into someone and catch em on fire, or lean against a ramp.

haha very inventive

[DarkHawk2-2]

heres a great piece o' knowledge that all of u should be aware of.

Helmets are lifesavers. Im lucky that I came out alright after all my head slams... woulda worked out hella better if i had worn helmets. Theyre not that fashionable though.

[thechemicalguru]

how cool would a ww2 helmet design be

[Rastabilly]

I own a helment but I have no idea where it is (hardly ever use it). Even though I don't wear one often I have paid the price once. I was tailsliding my favorite handrail. Proly done it a 100 times then one time I hit the rail to early bam head first right into the the stairs. 3 hours, 4 stiches and a bitching mom. Now if im doing anything at the park or on sets I try to bring my helment. It will save you hospital time.

[Mr.42]

Don't own a helmet...main reason...just started skating and way too poor to buy one.Me , too ....
:(

[HELLonWHEELS]

This might sound weird but i only fall when i have a helemt on. thats is why i don't wear one.

[SplinterSnow]

This might sound weird but i only fall when i have a helemt on. thats is why i don't wear one.
Or maybe you just notice it more when you are wearing a helmet, or it boosts your confidence so you try more stuff. Just cause the shit hasn't hit the fan yet doesn't mean it won't, I'm not any helmet nazi but that was kind of a stupid post..

[Poser Park]

I'm too poor to buy one :( So if anyone here wants to send me, oh, something like $75 I'll be happy to buy myself one (The money will NOT be spent on drugs or porn :D )

[Ramp]