"Denialism" and cycle helmets

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Re: "Denialism" and cycle helmets

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Cyril Haearn wrote:
Flinders wrote:..
The horse-riding community has a far more accepting view of helmets, which is surprising in a lot of ways, given the demographic and risk factors involved. That means that good design is encouraged, and standards have risen a lot over time.

Why is the difference surprising? Helmet manufacturers want to sell as many as possible whether cycle helmets, caving or riding helmets, that is the same $$!

There are two big differences, one can nearly always control ones cycle but one never knows if a horse may bolt or go crazy, on a horse one is much higher than a cycle

Could one wear a riding helmet when cycling? Or a cycle helmet when riding?


Interesting arguments as to whet your priority is.

In both cases a full face motorcycle helmet would work (possibly)

Cyclists tend to be more physically active than a rider, so the helmet is lighter and has ventilation. The ventilation causes issues that compromise its structure and function, whilst riding helmets tend to be heavier, and without the weaknesses

Horses for courses?
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One big advantage of bicycles over horses is that once your have come off you bike it doesn't then trample you for good measure ........ :)
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There are similarities too, mind

"Ceffyl haearn" (iron horse) is Welsh for cycle
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And a bikes don't buck you off, either. :lol:

On the other hand, I never wore a helmet when riding horses until the last few years. I might suspect that we would find the same mixed evidence for equestrian helmets that there is for cycling helmets.
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Vorpal wrote:And a bikes don't buck you off, either. :lol:

On the other hand, I never wore a helmet when riding horses until the last few years. I might suspect that we would find the same mixed evidence for equestrian helmets that there is for cycling helmets.

Why did you start wearing a h****t when riding a horse?
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The Lone Ranger and Tonto never wore helmets.
Neither did John Wayne or Clint Eastwood or Roy Rogers.

Anyone remember My Friend Flicka?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Friend ... (TV_series)

Or Champion the Wonder Horse?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champion_the_Wonder_Horse

No helmets to be seen.
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Remember them both... and Daktari and flipper ... time to retire ... :)
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Clarence, the cross-eyed lion never wore a helmet either! :lol:
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Cyril Haearn wrote:
Vorpal wrote:And a bikes don't buck you off, either. :lol:

On the other hand, I never wore a helmet when riding horses until the last few years. I might suspect that we would find the same mixed evidence for equestrian helmets that there is for cycling helmets.

Why did you start wearing a h****t when riding a horse?

The only time I ride these days is at riding centres that require them.
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Vorpal wrote:
Cyril Haearn wrote:
Vorpal wrote:And a bikes don't buck you off, either. :lol:

On the other hand, I never wore a helmet when riding horses until the last few years. I might suspect that we would find the same mixed evidence for equestrian helmets that there is for cycling helmets.

Why did you start wearing a h****t when riding a horse?

The only time I ride these days is at riding centres that require them.
Well ........... that tells you a story?
Try going on an organised BC bike ride without a helmet?

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Mick F wrote:
Vorpal wrote:
Cyril Haearn wrote:Why did you start wearing a h****t when riding a horse?

The only time I ride these days is at riding centres that require them.
Well ........... that tells you a story?
Try going on an organised BC bike ride without a helmet?

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=122076&start=15

yeah, I know. The only reason I have a helmet these days is because I occasionally go on a ride where they are required.
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When were horse-riding helmets invented, and where first used?
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Roman cavalry? :wink:
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Roy did wear a Hi-Viz yellow shirt though

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The other difference between equestrian helmets is that equestrian head gear was first fashion driven,,,, Bowler and top hats, then became more protective

Cycle helmets are the opposites as they started off "safe" and became less "safe" and protective due to fashion
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