Reprinted from RBT without comment. -- Andre Jute
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Well, you asked for it... quoting my rubbish from Oct 2012.
Well, since 1998, we now have air bag helmets:
<http://www.forbes.com/sites/deniserestauri/2012/08/21/an-airbag-for-your-head-the-invisible-bike-helmet/>
wooden helmets:
<http://coyledesignandbuild.com>
carbon fiber bicycle helmets:
<http://bernunlimited.com/shop/bike/watts-146.html>
eco friendly wool helmets:
<http://www.treehugger.com/style/eco-friendly-concept-bike-helmet-for-lacoste-makes-you-look-less-like-a-dork.html>
folding bicycle helmets:
<http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/folding-bike-helmet-fits-in-your-pocket-or-purse.html>
cardboard bicycle helmets:
<http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/is-this-the-future-of-bicycle-helmets/>
bicycle helmet hats:
<http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/yakkay-bicycle.php>
retro bicycle helmets:
<http://www.bicycling.com/gearfinderproductdetail?gfid=12367>
<http://classiccycleus.com/home/?p=2469>
painted bicycle helmets (to ward off evil spirits)?
<http://www.monsterheadhelmet.daportfolio.com/gallery/542199>
and high fashion bicycle helmets:
<http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bQ1FXDamiRM/T7P9aQgj1tI/AAAAAAAAG8E/pV8-WmFfYDY/s400/bike-helmet_bikini.jpg>
In my never humble opinion, there has been plenty of progress in
bicycle helmet design since 1998. Users have also found additional
uses for bicycle helmets, such as:
<http://slacktory.com/tag/aaron-swartz/>
and the one you're probably looking for:
<http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/01/31/prototype-foldable-helmet-by-agency-360/>
<http://www.agence-360.com>
<http://www.fastcodesign.com/1668976/a-fold-up-helmet-designed-for-easy-storage-doesnt-store-easily>
Shrunken heads are popular in some countries. In theory, a folding
bicycle helmet would be easier to store, which would make it more
convenient to carry, and therefore may inspire more people to use
them. Ideally, it should fold up to fit in my jacket pocket, but
that's unlikely. However, if you insist on transporting eggs in your
helmet, here's how:
<http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/811110.pdf>
I think this one is no longer being made:
<http://gizmodo.com/291823/stashkit-foldable-bike-helmet-gives-you-less-to-lug-around>
<http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/foldable-helmet-by-carrera/>
<http://www.ulule.com/overade/>
"More chic, more practical" but only 56% funded.
<http://www.dahon.com/accessories/2010/pango-folding-helmet>
"Stores easily in backpack, bag or large briefcase"
The bad news:
<http://www.helmets.org/folding.htm>
(from) Jeff Liebermann
je...@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060
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