So, do you buckle your helmet when you ride??

[snowrdr]

Sure do, it really makes sense on a sled and a dirt bike. Nothing worse then cracking your head on a rock or running into a tree, keep that baby buckled up.
So here is the real question that should be asked, how many people replace their helmet every couple of years or after an impact???

 

[m8sandman]

only if i want it to stay on my head!!!

 

[snowcross338]

I always do, but I have a buddy who swears by not buckling his. He told me that he about broke his neck once because the visor got caught on something and if it hadn't been buckled he would of been in better shape. I think it may have gotten caught on the rim of his butthole when he was pulling his head out!!

 

[02prox440]

I used to buckle mine, until it damn near ripped my head off.

 

[NDflatlander]

You guys wear helmets? What a bunch of wusses...I think we've heard and seen more than enough examples of reasons to wear and buckle your helmet even if you're just loading. Those who don't wear or buckle your helmet I have 4 words for you. Survival of the fittest.

 

[Sunridge Sledhead]

Winner, winner!!!!!!!!!!!

That was a classic thread!

Not strapping up your helmet is like not zipping up your pants!

 

[Tempest]

Always, it just takes a second

 

[jcb]

Always! click it if you value your life

 

[Gold5th]

You guys wear helmets? What a bunch of wusses...I think we've heard and seen more than enough examples of reasons to wear and buckle your helmet even if you're just loading. Those who don't wear or buckle your helmet I have 4 words for you. Survival of the fittest.

My trailer is 14" off the ground, and has sides... I've hit things faster walking or on a mountain bike without a helmet than I would be loading... I could see if your loading on to a pick up bed or rack.. there's a chance of a fall.

 

[shmuckaluck]

Duh!

why would you not buckle your helmet. they come off so easy when you crash.

 

[thebigtreeman]

Yep

After a helmet saved me in a bad crash, I always buckle 'er up.

Prior crash - 80% of the time
Post crash - 99% of the time (I reserve the 1% if I'm going right down the road to the bar)

 

[Tturbo]

After a helmet saved me in a bad crash, I always buckle 'er up.

Prior crash - 80% of the time
Post crash - 99% of the time (I reserve the 1% if I'm going right down the road to the bar)

Thats when some drunk pulls out of nowwhere and hits you!
If you buy the helmet why the F%^K would you only wear it sometimes?????
The word ACCIDENT is in the dictionary and so is the word SH*T cause they both happen from time to time, and usually the accident leaves you feeling/dealing with SH*T!
Just my $.02

 

[snowcross338]

The word ACCIDENT is in the dictionary and so is the word SH*T cause they both happen from time to time, and usually the accident leaves you feeling/dealing with SH*T!
Just my $.02[/quote]


Best reply yet!!!

 

[94fordguy]

Honest response;

last year, I ALWAYS wore my helmet, but I didn't bother to buckle it after the first couple of rides. I know what you are going to say, and yes, I fully intend to buckle it every time this year on my new more powerful ride ride.

Not to say it is fool proof, but I did infact go for a flight last year and my helmet stayed on perfect, nice and tight (not too tight tho) fit for me, but i did get a little worried about it after the test, but still didn't bother...


for this year; Yes it will be buckled every time

 

[Boondock]

lol

Was a good post last year.

I still strap mine but most of my riding buddies don't???

 

[scubba]

Never have some day I wish I would have.

 

[Ice Bikes]

At the speeds I go and the steep and the deep pow cornices I hit. Heck ya. Live large! The key word there is, live. Your helmet falls off on a tumble, you die.

 

[Summit 800]

I do not know why anyone would wear a helmet but not buckle it. In a crash the first thing to go will be your unbuckled helmet.

 

[racingpit]

Yes

 

[Fredly]

Does Velcro count?