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Old 14-10-08, 12:38 PM   #1
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Helmet with an airbag...

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Old 14-10-08, 12:44 PM   #2
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Cool, my airbag jacket does a similar job with a large pocket to the back of the neck
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Old 14-10-08, 06:40 PM   #3
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Seems a good idea (assume costly?), those dummies get a hard time though
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Old 14-10-08, 07:11 PM   #4
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Already been in moto GP early this year

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Old 14-10-08, 07:51 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 14-10-08, 08:50 PM   #6
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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
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Old 14-10-08, 09:09 PM   #7
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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.
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