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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Computers, GPS, 'Smart' 'Phones
Another airbag for cyclists
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Posted 5 years ago #
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Potentially helpful for a fall into the canal?
Posted 5 years ago # -
I saw that one , look out for the dummy smashing into the car face first!
Posted 5 years ago # -
I can't remember ever injuring any part that a jacket like that would protect in a fall.
Posted 5 years ago # -
Perhaps a collarbone-strengthening exo-skeleton would help?
Posted 5 years ago # -
From what I can tell they are focussing on protecting against life threatening injuries rather than common injuries. You might still be as likely to break your arm/leg/collarbone while wearing it but less likely to receive a neck/back injury.
Around 20 years ago I went across a bonnet in the manner shown in the video. It took a while for my shoulder to recover and this might have protected against the bruising.
However in my mind this falls into the shouldn't be necessary for utility riding category.
Posted 5 years ago #
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