“Helmet saved life” of biker who fell four storeys

[Bob]

When Leon Belusca lost control of his bike in a carpark and fell four storeys, his crash helmet made the difference.

Belusca, 28, from Nashua, New Hampshire, was saying goodbye to friends when his bike ‘lurched forwards for no apparent reason’. Belusca was vaulted over the wall of the carpark and fell to the pavement.

his father, Larry Belesca said “We were shocked when he told us how much his helmet cost (USD 200), but since then we’ve learned that is inexpensive. If he didn't have his helmet on, we wouldn't have Leon"

Belesca was in serious condition at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston with multiple injuries, but doctors said his prospects for recovery look good, his family added.

[Owl]

+1 for helmets!

[Big Dog]

Geez, must be the fastest a helmet has hit the ground in a long time!
Good value if you ask me!

[Choco]

another good reason to ATGATT

[avgas]

yep - some need to wear it off the bike

[TOTO]

well what kind of helmet was it damn it - I want one of them

[Wingnut]

When Leon Belusca lost control of his bike in a carpark and fell four storeys, his crash helmet made the difference.

Belusca, 28, from Nashua, New Hampshire, was saying goodbye to friends when his bike ‘lurched forwards for no apparent reason’. Belusca was vaulted over the wall of the carpark and fell to the pavement.

his father, Larry Belesca said “We were shocked when he told us how much his helmet cost (USD 200), but since then we’ve learned that is inexpensive. If he didn't have his helmet on, we wouldn't have Leon"

Belesca was in serious condition at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston with multiple injuries, but doctors said his prospects for recovery look good, his family added.

USA USA USA

[oldrider]

well what kind of helmet was it damn it - I want one of them

What kind of bike was it, I don't want one of "them!" John.

[Swoop]

The way that the OSH Monster is going, we will all have to wear a helmet, every moment of our lives...

[oldrider]

The way that the OSH Monster is going, we will all have to wear a helmet, every moment of our lives...

I spose that will give whole new meaning to "safe sex" next! John.

[FJRider]

I spose that will give whole new meaning to "safe sex" next! John.

Latex jackets at all times ???

[FJRider]

Geez, must be the fastest a helmet has hit the ground in a long time!
Good value if you ask me!

Terminal velocity (maximum speed falling) is I think 116 mph... not really that fast compared to World Superbikes...

[Swoop]

Terminal velocity (maximum speed falling) is I think 116 mph... not really that fast compared to World Superbikes...

120mph, but this is a starting guide.
A lot faster is attainable...

[NordieBoy]

Terminal velocity (maximum speed falling) is I think 116 mph... not really that fast compared to World Superbikes...

But a typical WSB arseoff would be hitting the ground from less than 2m.

[FJRider]

but at 180 PLUS...mph.