Helmet shapes?

[Kittyhawk]

Why are motorbike helmets shaped the way they are?

Wouldnt it make more sense to have this (see pic) but designed full face for bikers so when they tuck down into the bike it'd be more streamline?

As for the featherd one?? argh!!

[Romeo]

Well I wouldn't want to bin wearing one of those Aerodynamic lids. How incredibly easy would it be to snap your neck if you landed wrong!

Here's a graphic example of why they're a waste of time.


100mph Downhill Bike Crash<br/>Q: What's the first thing to come flying off his lifeless corpse?<br/>A: His ridiculous helmet

[onearmedbandit]

I suspect turning your head at speed with the streamlined ones would cause a few problems.

[Grahameeboy]

Why are motorbike helmets shaped the way they are?

Wouldnt it make more sense to have this (see pic) but designed full face for bikers so when they tuck down into the bike it'd be more streamline?

As for the featherd one?? argh!!

I am not sure the pillion would appreciate the style of helmet...

[Kittyhawk]

What about with drag racing?

[onearmedbandit]

I wouldn't think a streamined helmet would do much for one of those bikes. Top speed runs yes like at the Salt Flats, as you spend ages getting those last few mph out of you and your bike, but drag racing is all over in 6 seconds on the quick bikes.

[Kittyhawk]

I wouldn't think a streamined helmet would do much for one of those bikes. Top speed runs yes like at the Salt Flats, as you spend ages getting those last few mph out of you and your bike, but drag racing is all over in 6 seconds on the quick bikes.
:dodge:it was over in 13 seconds on my slug...

[James Deuce]

The main reason is the shape would pin your head in one position while you slide down the road, leaving your body to rotate freely relative to your head. Unpleasant way to snap your neck. At least it would be quick.

[vagrant]

:dodge:it was over in 13 seconds on my slug...

Maybe your "slug" (cute nickname) needs a couple of Viagra then:Pokey:

[vifferman]

I suspect turning your head at speed with the streamlined ones would cause a few problems.
As would side winds.

[Kittyhawk]

Maybe your "slug" (cute nickname) needs a couple of Viagra then:Pokey:

Haha, nah I flicked her off....I off biking for a while. (and yes I still have my licence lol)

[CHOPPA]

the way our suits are designed now with the back hump it is much the same when tucked down....

[Wiki Drifter]

and they look ghey

[James Deuce]

It's a shame they don't put those humps in the crotch of the Power Ranger suits, then the wearers would have a cod piece to keep their ego in.