APC Helmet

[the_lone_wolf]

Helmet with an airbag...

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4LqCGxKpmUDtqNvzo

[Stu]

Cool, my airbag jacket does a similar job with a large pocket to the back of the neck

[at-sv]

Seems a good idea (assume costly?), those dummies get a hard time though :)

[suzsv650]

Already been in moto GP early this year

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zBfYWvo4f2o&feature=related

[GazandKatie]

Like the idea of it coming out of the hump, anything that reduces the chance of neck and spinal injury has to be a good idea.

[Stu]

Seems a good idea (assume costly?), those dummies get a hard time though :)
No need to be. Just a CO2 canister for a few £'s & a rip cord attached to the bike to activate it

[at-sv]

No need to be. Just a CO2 canister for a few £'s & a rip cord attached to the bike to activate it

The idea behind it is quite simple as you have said, but the mark-up will be high from manufacturers. I would be tempted if it is priced like current helmets but a quick google says that the RRP will be about €829 (£650 ish)

Once it has been out for a while and becomes more common then i'm sure prices will start to come down. Still a good idea.