helmet laws and why it is ethically right to wear one?
113671
Its a safety issue. Ethics really do not enter into it.
173722
yes and no... the rule was "grand-fathered" into the league, so after the rule was initiated, the players (& officials) who were new to the league were required to wear helmets, while players and officials who were already in the league were given a choice. this wont happen, but if Gordie Howe decided to return, he wouldnt have to wear a helmet, while all others do
920107
Well the reason many bullriders don't wear helmets is because they say that helmets impair their vision. Some other riders don't like the weight. The vest is required for bull riders after they were invented my Cody Lambert. Studies have shown that internal injuries since the vests were required have dropped. The helmets that are worn by bullriders are specially made for the sport.
1117419
It isn't just law in North Carolina. It's law everywhere I know of.  \n\nWould you want to buy something someone else has worn? Consider how many bacteria and other nasties that humans carry just on their HANDS - then consider what might be on swimwear and undergarments... YUCK!!\n\nBuy carefully and use the store's change room and try on OVER your underwear and you will be safe.
219144
Thats a pretty philosophical question... I would say the individual has the right to do whatever he or she wishes so long as it does not harm another person in the group.  When there is a conflict, there needs to be an impartial mediator who can determine who is being harmed or benefited more by a certain action.  Definately there is a huge grey zone where one person benefits from the hardships of another, and I think the degree of gain/ suffer must be assessed on a per case basis.
1008294
they should i am an  neuro ICU nurse and have seen many children and adults come in that have fallen or been thrown off a horse with massive brain damage, or some type of irreversible neuro deficits. my daughter rides everyday but never without her helmet. much better as a parent to keep ur child safe than risk their life on such a powerful animal.
1034039
Some half-helmets come with a padded vinyl or leather skirt that zips onto the bottom edge of the helmet to provide a bit of wind protection and warmth for your ears and back of your neck when riding in cooler weather.  They don't really help that much with noise reduction, and if that's why you want one, you really should consider ear plugs instead.\n\nIf your current helmet didn't have one of these leather skirts included from the manufacturer, it would probably be easier just to replace the entire helmet with a new one that comes with a skirt.
813466
Very good and very wise question.  Almost an oxymoron, however they had to protect their heads from minor injuries so they could use their head for a major injury. Thanks for the best answer! You rock dude!  Keep up the good work!
137546
let me rephrase: there is a study that lasted for ten years all over the country, this study was about the effectiveness of wearing helmets
127376
Absolutely. It's totally cool to do so now...not like 10 years ago when it was seen as dorky. Also, it's not just you falling you need to worry about, it's being hit by someone else out of control. It's simply just a good idea. $200 bucks for a helmet is so little to pay when you think of how much you would regret it if you needed one and you weren't wearing one. A friend of mine, who is an expert boarder, took a VERY minor fall...shouldn't have even registered on the radar... but the surface was icy, and he slid down the run and gathered speed, then he slid into a tree. He will never walk again, talk again, do much of anything again. He is paralyzed and in a persistent vegitative state. Very sad and totally could have been avoided.
690273
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) bike helmet standard is required by law in the US. Some of the Snell Memorial Foundation standards (plural - Snell has multiple standards) are a bit more difficult to pass, but are not often used.\n\nThere are some great articles out there that explain the standards and what goes into the testing and certification of helmets:\n\nhttp://www.helmets.org/#standards\n\nA helmet sold at a Target is cheaper due to several factors. One, because those helmets are pretty basic. Foam, with a taped on shell - that's a pretty inexpensive production process. Two, in most cases, the manufacturers don't even change the helmet molds from year to year - just the graphics. That way, tooling costs are reduced. Three, because there's a much bigger market for the product. Just think of the sheer number of people who patronize the big box stores versus your local bike shop. The big box folks order exponentially more than your LBS, and so their savings get passed on to the consumer. There are a lot of deals made between the manufacturers and the stores - and that's done just to get the shelf space and to get their product into the stores.\n\nThe price of a helmet isn't generally a good indicator of how good a helmet will do its job of protecting in the event of an impact (note that no helmet will ever fully prevent injury), save for the really high end helmets. That's what the standards and testing are for.\n\nHigher prices usally are the result of what goes into the production of the helmet, R & D, etcetera.\n\nYou take a helmet like the Giro Atmos (MSRP $189.99), and you have a lot of things that go into it. An in-molded (fused, versus taped on) microshell. Two carbon fiber plates to strengthen and reduce the weight of the helmet. An internal rib cage in the foam that acts much like rebar. An additional rentention device (Roc-Loc) that helps with the overall fit. All the while maintaining very minimal weight and maximum ventilation.\n\nI could go on and on, but I think you get my point.
782997
You've just made my day!\n\nHmmm it depends, is  your helmet made of tinfoil? If it's not then Yes its dangerous to be on the roof without your helmet. Wouldn't want to make a facial imprint in the sidewalk now would you?
985385
I believe it dates back to the court days when men--coming from battle to meet the noble ladies--wore helmets.  It was considered impolite and unchivalrous to not allow the women to see the face of the knights, so they were removed.\n\nI have no source for that, btw, I just remember reading it somewhere.  It's entirely possible that I'm wrong.
24124
It would be a good idea to wear a cup. You never know, one little hit could destroy you. In some sports they require it. You right, in football im not sure if its a requirement or not BUT its a major safety issue
137697
I guess you mean to ask about helmets. Caps were wore right from the begining. It wasnt until late 60s or early 70s that people started wearing helmets.
36236
Get a new helmet. Why take a chance and endanger yourself more?
1100441
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/medical_ethics/me0052.html