grue 1 #1 April 17, 2007 What the fuck? He actually told me to walk the bike home and not ride without a helmet. Granted I just walked it until he was out of sight and took an alternate route, but holy hell, nanny laws are getting out of hand.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 April 17, 2007 I agree, but wear a damn helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #3 April 17, 2007 I'd wear one on a motorcycle or something, but on a bicycle? I have my limits of what I'll put up with in the name of safety If I were on a BMX or something and being a fuckwit on jumps and stuff, sure. For a quick ride to get some juice? Unlikely. cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoply 0 #4 April 17, 2007 The world is being overrun by fucking whimps and do gooders. Cracking your head teaches you to not do that again. Sure it may save a few lives, but millions will look stupid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #5 April 17, 2007 helmets are sexy! wear one! Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 April 17, 2007 You never wore it on the short bus either I'll bet! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #7 April 17, 2007 I had a busy body stop me and tell me he didn't want to see me get a ticket. Told him there was no way as I'm over 18 and in CA I am within the law. Where are you and is there a law requiring it over the age of majority? effin' busy bodies... jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 April 17, 2007 So help me Xenu, I'm going to start riding around in a Darth Vader mask. "Hey! It's a helmet!"cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 April 17, 2007 Yeah, turns out there is actually a law even for adults. I'm in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria, the state I'm in, is known for nanny laws, but this one is above and beyond.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #10 April 17, 2007 QuoteSo help me Xenu, I'm going to start riding around in a Darth Vader mask. "Hey! It's a helmet!" yeah thats the spirit! now wheres the rest of the costume?Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #11 April 17, 2007 QuoteI'd wear one on a motorcycle or something, but on a bicycle? Physics 101: the force of impact your head will have falling from a bike at 10 mph is EXACTLY THE SAME as from a motorcucle at 50 mph. Hitting a wall is another story, but the vertical force is the same. Dont war a helmet if you dont want to, but dont be crying back to us if you end up with a open cranium. I was in 2 bike accidents where all I had was road rash and cuts, thanks to the helmet.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #12 April 17, 2007 Quote The world is being overrun by fucking whimps and do gooders. Cracking your head teaches you to not do that again. Sure it may save a few lives, but millions will look stupid! I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not, but I more or less agree For me, if I get hurt doing something, I get to play the "was it worth it? Would I do it again?" game. Usually it was, and I will Just because I'm intelligent doesn't mean I'm smart cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #13 April 17, 2007 Its a law here in Kiwiland too. Doesn't bother me, i used to be a courier and have seen the value of one too many times.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #14 April 17, 2007 QuoteQuoteI'd wear one on a motorcycle or something, but on a bicycle? Physics 101: the force of impact your head will have falling from a bike at 10 mph is EXACTLY THE SAME as from a motorcucle at 50 mph. Hitting a wall is another story, but the vertical force is the same. Dont war a helmet if you dont want to, but dont be crying back to us if you end up with a open cranium. I was in 2 bike accidents where all I had was road rash and cuts, thanks to the helmet. Sure, I know that. It's a calculated risk. Yes, I CAN get hit by a car in the 1.5 mile round trip to the store, but I'm willing to take that risk. I've got my own lane here, unlike a motorcycle would, so I'm a bit more willing to ride without a helmet, and I'm a hell of a lot less likely to crash a bike than I would be a motorcycle. So I figure it's not the end of the world.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoply 0 #15 April 17, 2007 This whole thing goes right along with the how all these kids are being brought up now. There are places where they are prohibiting kids from playing sports for fear of hurting the non athletic kid's feelings. What kind of a fucking world is that? So that kid grows up and now he's a mayor. Passes a law to make sure everyone is so fucking safe and that they need to be protected by every bee sting out there. Then he has a kid. All these people need to get out on a recon mission outside the wire and see what real threats are. That uneven crack in the sidewalk won't seem to terrifying then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #16 April 17, 2007 Quote All these people need to get out on a recon mission outside the wire and see what real threats are. That uneven crack in the sidewalk won't seem to terrifying then. Huh??? Bit extreme don't ya think!!!Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #17 April 17, 2007 Yeah, I posted a rant a while back in Speaker's Corner that summed up my views. The pussification of the world is rather scary. Nobody is willing to take responsibility for their own actions, and they want to legislate their opinions, not what logically makes sense.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #18 April 17, 2007 I agree totally with that but i think compulsory recon missions for kids might be over egging it just a tad Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #19 April 17, 2007 Well he shouldn't have said anything to you. You're over 18 you should have the right to choose to wear one or not, how it is in GA. Although you should wear one, depending on what type of riding you are doing. You'd be amazed at how fast you will fall when you fall and just that little bit of foam can keep you from a big injury. do what you want though. be safe beotch!!Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoply 0 #20 April 17, 2007 Well, maybe a bit extreme, yes. And their clumsy little waddles wouldn't be very efficient too. "Bravo one, do you copy, do you copy?" "Momma, I wan apple juice?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #21 April 17, 2007 Ok stop making me laugh at work. tell you what though, they would definitely have the element of surprise Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #22 April 17, 2007 I actually stacked the bike a while back, girl walked out in front of me without looking. If it was a guy, I'd have hesitated to sacrifice myself, but I couldn't run down a girl. So given the choice between crashing into a car to stop or bleeding as much speed as possible before crashing, I got on the brakes to slow down as much as possible. Went up on the front wheel, realized I was past the point of no return, and jumped. Hit on my feet, PLFed (seriously!), and stood up, Had to adjust the seat of the bike, and I scraped my elbow, but pretty much ok. Turns out the chick wasn't even hot But c'est la vie cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoply 0 #23 April 17, 2007 What I do know is that my son loves worms, has tasted them, can drink from the garden hose, can play football if he wants, and will be able to be out first if he ends up being the fat kid in dodge ball. That's an honest life. All kids need to learn how life really works. Sorry Grue, didn't mean to spiral your thread out of bounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #24 April 17, 2007 Fine by me What sucks is dodgeball these days, they use FOAM balls, and can't aim for the head. Wtf is the point if you don't get to tag someone upside the head with the stinging red rubber ball that sounds the Echo Of Justice™ upon impact, and little Billy's head snaps back and sends into flight a string of spit like a grappling hook cast by a ninja? cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #25 April 17, 2007 I was once riding my bike hit some weird dirt that put me into the curb and I flew over the handle bars. I was wearing a helmet and I broke it right in half. I'm glad it wasn't my head....shit happens. For that reason I always wear my helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
