Helmets

[jpw]

I'm interested in helmet designs where the back extends further down to cover more of the head. I've seen one or two cyclists wearing this type of helmet but I've not caught the brand.

Any ideas?

[christian]

POC

http://www.pocsports.com/

[FlashUNC]

http://www.lazersport.com/

[svelocity]

http://www.bernunlimited.com/

[54ny77]

http://www.infosnacks.com/image/spaceballs-305.jpg

[tiretrax]

Giro has a new one with that type of design.

[jmoore]

In a typical road position on the hoods, a helmet that is too deep in back can dig into your neck. I have a helmet that I can't wear on the road because of this. It is fine on my mtb where I'm more upright.

Curious why you think you need this type of protection? I don't see a lot of crashes where there is injury to the lower back of the head.

[54ny77]

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sky-bike-upsidedown-bicycle.jpg

In a typical road position on the hoods, a helmet that is too deep in back can dig into your neck. I have a helmet that I can't wear on the road because of this. It is fine on my mtb where I'm more upright.

Curious why you think you need this type of protection? I don't see a lot of crashes where there is injury to the lower back of the head.

[svelocity]

You are killing me with these photos! Well done :banana:

[Don49]

http://www.infosnacks.com/image/spaceballs-305.jpg
Anybody know what movie this is from? I need to see more.

[54ny77]

don that would be spaceballs, one of the most supremely ridiculous movies of all time (and one of my favorites).

[dnades]

spaceballs?

[jmoore]

Anybody know what movie this is from? I need to see more.

That's Ray's Thanksgiving family photo :p

[54ny77]

Fashion!

Turn to the left...

Fashion!

Turn to the right...

http://www.hovding.com/en/how

http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jf5jctmdUHE/UFHaOOKDZwI/AAAAAAAAAws/WIfvumbUfh4/ht_invisible_bike_helmet_dm_120821_wg%25255B2%2525 5D.jpg

[Don49]

don that would be spaceballs, one of the most supremely ridiculous movies of all time (and one of my favorites).
Roger that; enqueued.

[ultraman6970]

POC helmets rocks.

[shovelhd]

Giro has a new one with that type of design.

Air Attack Shield. Want.

[bicycletricycle]

the hovding is the best invention of all time


mountain helmets go down a little lower

[SpeedyChix]

POC helmets rocks.

I've been looking at those. Which one are you using and how does fit compare to a Bell (in particular a Volt or Sweep)?

[azrider]

POC helmets rocks.

no.....no they don't.

holy nerd

http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2014/02/10/1/img_0954_670.jpg

[alessandro]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2014/01/03/gear/assets/large/helmets-luge-historic.jpg
THEY AREN’T FROM FRANCE At the 1976 Innsbruck Games, the West German team arrived with innovative “conehead” helmets. The aerodynamic headgear helped the team win three medals. Similar helmets were outlawed in subsequent Olympics.

From: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/02/13/sports/olympics/olympics-gear.html