Ingah Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 I've previously heard of a product that you can attach to your helmet and can sense sudden whacks, quite simply to let you know when your helmet's taken a knock that could make it worth replacing. I give my helmet quite alot of light knocks as my bike is my sole transport and so i use it for everything - but does anyone know where i can buy one from as i forgot! Quote
Guest akey Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Do a search for stick on g-meter, or sensor I think that might be what you are thinking of, they are usually used when sending sensitive packages by post. I'm not sure if you can still get them though. Quote
Ingah Posted August 13, 2009 Author Posted August 13, 2009 Cheers Anyone used one of those Shok-Spot things before, or am i going to be the forum guinea pig? Quote
AngryAnt Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Let us (me ), know how it works out.. Never heard of it before, but im also in the same boat. Every time theres a little knock i stop and think. Quote
hurtank Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 would be interesting. i hear they go red to tell you so if you did crash. and it burst might be funny for you when the driver sees its "blood" also would be interesting to see how easily theyset off. just remember not to stick it on the front of your helm. a fly might set it off Quote
mitchyb Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Well my instructor has one attached to his helmet, I'll ask him how long he's had it next time I see him. Quote
Colin the Bear Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 How inattentive would you have to be not to notice a whack on the head capable of damaging your helmet?http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/101131.gifhttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/0083.gif Quote
Pete Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 How inattentive would you have to be not to notice a whack on the head capable of damaging your helmet?http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/101131.gifhttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/0083.gif Good point, but it would be a handy thing to have at certain times such as when forced to hand over the helmet at a cinema. I started a thread a while ago about that and it seems it's the norm for cinema staff to have the helmet off you. Would be good to have a sensor to see if it's been dropped whilst in their care... Quote
hurtank Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 i just had a thought. this sticker is all good and dandy. but there is a big design flaw. and thats multiple drops. chances are this wont set off from a low fall however if you drop it say 3 or 4 times there will deffo be some significant damage. you should ask Quote
Stu Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 How inattentive would you have to be not to notice a whack on the head capable of damaging your helmet?http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/101131.gifhttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/0083.gif i had a big crash 4 years back i ended up going head on in to a tree also along the way i removed two solid concrete bollards out of the ground with my legs!!!!never felt a thing till about 20 mins after the accident i have miss placed the photos of my helmet but it was a right mess!!! when adrenalin and fear kick in you dont feel anything!! Quote
Guest Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 i just had a thought. this sticker is all good and dandy. but there is a big design flaw. and thats multiple drops. chances are this wont set off from a low fall however if you drop it say 3 or 4 times there will deffo be some significant damage. you should ask if you drop it, especially outside then the paintwork is going to suffer, its own tell-tale thats its time to shop..and if i had a thingy fitted, gave it in (cinema) and it came out with the red tag illuminated then i don't know how you would stand on a getting a replacement/reimbursed.. some places can be a PITA... prefer to keep mine with me or put it in a mates car.. after all women can take handbags in, and some of them are like the tardis... Quote
hurtank Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 rofl tardis is pro i take myne in the cinema and dont give it too them its usually not a problem. but thats cuz they once broke the heel on my acoustic guitar and i flipped and almost hit a guy -.- i payed 400 pound for that beast and was not happy Quote
urbanmark Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 My detector is my ears.If they are ringing, It was a big smack in the head. Quote
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