Been thinkin bout this....

**Highlander** · 28th November 2009, 09:28

If I remember my 6th form Human Bio correctly (it was called "6th form" before they decided to call it "Year 12") O Neg blood can be given to anyone but any other blood has to match or it will clott pretty much instantly so I wouldn't expect any emergency Doctor giving blood without checking it is the right stuff.

No idea on what they would cost to produce, but if they were priced in the order of $10 each I'd be interested in a vinyl type sticky with the KB logo and my user name, perhaps one each for the bike and my helmet.

**sunhuntin** · 28th November 2009, 16:06

blood type would be a good thing to have on a drivers license i think. most people involved in a wreck will have their license on them, and that can only belong to that person [photo id] while helmets, bikes, other gear, can be borrowed.

**paddy** · 29th November 2009, 14:27

Originally Posted by trustme

Used to have my blood type on my helmet. When on a blood run was told there was no point as they would never trust such info without testing first.

Yes.

Originally Posted by bart

I have mine (blood type) on the inside of my jacket lineing. Same deal. No one would believe it.

Yes.

Originally Posted by warewolf

They'll still blood type you first. There have been cases of "imports" using their relations' ID to get free medical care... potential for some serious trouble there.

Yes.

Originally Posted by Highlander

If I remember my 6th form Human Bio correctly (it was called "6th form" before they decided to call it "Year 12") O Neg blood can be given to anyone but any other blood has to match or it will clott pretty much instantly so I wouldn't expect any emergency Doctor giving blood without checking it is the right stuff.

Broken record....yes.

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

blood type would be a good thing to have on a drivers license i think. most people involved in a wreck will have their license on them, and that can only belong to that person [photo id] while helmets, bikes, other gear, can be borrowed.

No. You would need to establish a procedure. Alter the license designs. It would cost a LOT of money just to get those things done. People would need blood tests. You would need a reliable way of providing that information to the LTSA. In would need to be stored. There would need to be crosschecks to ensure the data was entered correctly. All in all, heaps of money to solve a problem that doesn't need to be solved. Because, funnily enough, you will be given O neg initially. They will draw blood to test for a variety of things - acidosis, alkalosis, crush injury, clotting factors........... They will type and cross-match at the same time. Type being a/b/o-+ and cross-match looking for a myriad of other "factors" that are now known to be important when giving quantities of whole blood (or transplanting organs etc.).

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2009, 15:17

Guys....

was a thought only...

But if the sticker is gonna ruin the helmet integrity don't worry.....
As I said, I had been thinking about it, now maybe, it can be shelved...
Lets just shake hands and use real names...

Would have been nice to band together and have a common comraderie with Kiwibiker names, or tags is all..
As for the blood type, yes I agree with the above. At the end of the day, I'd want the right stuff too!
As for name, yes, I for one think that would be cool.....So many times we have to follow or join a group, and if we are riding, following etc, we can see....Ah, yes, I remember that post on the site by him....Must catch up...

AND, say hello...

**NordieBoy** · 30th November 2009, 15:20

Originally Posted by NZKTM

was a thought only...

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

**crazyhorse** · 30th November 2009, 15:21

Well, only problem I see with that is, that when I stop and chat to people, I discard my helmet, so putting a name on it would be useless. Unless we were to stand around with helmets on..........

**dino3310** · 30th November 2009, 15:22

shit mate i where my KB name on rides with the shirt and beanie, not keen on the blood thing but keen on the KB name on stuff.

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2009, 15:26

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Well, only problem I see with that is, that when I stop and chat to people, I discard my helmet, so putting a name on it would be useless. Unless we were to stand around with helmets on..........

Then order two, have one on the lid and the other on the bike....somewhere. OR, say hello with your real name....BUT, still have it on the bike somewhere, it gives us a sort of 'Frat' house comraderie....
Not a 'Fran' Fraternity..

**crazyhorse** · 30th November 2009, 15:27

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

EEEKKK!!! you said the C word - go sit in the naughty corner

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2009, 15:29

Originally Posted by dino3310

shit mate i where my KB name on rides with the shirt and beanie, not keen on the blood thing but keen on the KB name on stuff.

Beanie and a T shirt.....Would be cool, all the same colours...
Imagine that at the CCA, all together and mingling, a colour stands out....
Thing is, we have to have a colour that is neutral....lol Don't wanna upset anyone...
I personally would want a nice dark blue with Orange lettering....

But that's me....

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2009, 15:33

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Well stop it!

Too much thinking causes cancer you know.

Might take up smoking a pipe....That is fun..

Always liked the smell of a good Borkum Riff....(Tobacco, wasn't it)

Grand Dad piped that...

**NordieBoy** · 30th November 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

EEEKKK!!! you said the C word - go sit in the naughty corner

The "C" word?

Dyslexia?

**dino3310** · 30th November 2009, 17:44

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Beanie and a T shirt.....Would be cool, all the same colours...
Imagine that at the CCA, all together and mingling, a colour stands out....
Thing is, we have to have a colour that is neutral....lol Don't wanna upset anyone...
I personally would want a nice dark blue with Orange lettering....

But that's me....

go to the KB shop and order..... simple