Invisible helmet

[XV1100SE]

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/

[dacheedah]

I'll stick with the hard side

[Carbon_One]

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"

[tomephil]

Does it keep you dry in the rain or warm in the cold?

[ragtop69gs]

Did you see the price ? $600

[PBJ]

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?

[Dragonslayer]

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

[chabicheka]

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:

[bryan52577]

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

[rickardracing]

No thanks, I will just stick with my Bell.