by Alec » Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:44 pm
Not only am I an Atom owner, but also a Biker since passing my Motorbike Test in 1965, which although 8 years before the wearing of Helmets became Law, I've always worn one, so wouldn't ride or drive my Atom without one, and already having Helmets to ride my Motorbike, I just use the same Helmets in the Atom.
I've known other owners who have driven without a Helmet, and they told me that being hit in the face by a Bee at speed was very painful, so imagine what it would do if it hit you in the eye, or something more substantial hit you.
The advantages of Motorcycle Helmets over Car Helmets, are that they have better peripheral vision, and are more aerodynamic due to being designed mainly for use in the open air without a windscreen.
As for gloves, I wear a pair of "OMP Race Gloves".
As for my wife, who's only ever a passenger, she chose her helmet by "Colour".
Here I am in my Atom wearing my "Roof R05 Boxer V" with Blue Iridium Visor, and as you can see, I sit pretty low, so no chance of wind lift anyway.
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Not only am I an Atom owner, but also a Biker since passing my Motorbike Test in 1965, which although 8 years before the wearing of Helmets became Law, I've always worn one, so wouldn't ride or drive my Atom without one, and already having Helmets to ride my Motorbike, I just use the same Helmets in the Atom.
I've known other owners who have driven without a Helmet, and they told me that being hit in the face by a Bee at speed was very painful, so imagine what it would do if it hit you in the eye, or something more substantial hit you.
The advantages of Motorcycle Helmets over Car Helmets, are that they have better peripheral vision, and are more aerodynamic due to being designed mainly for use in the open air without a windscreen.
As for gloves, I wear a pair of "OMP Race Gloves".
As for my wife, who's only ever a passenger, she chose her helmet by "Colour".
Here I am in my Atom wearing my "Roof R05 Boxer V" with Blue Iridium Visor, and as you can see, I sit pretty low, so no chance of wind lift anyway.