How my POC fared after the crash at the velodrome and some thoughts on helmet safety . Music ► / @chukibeatz follow me bruh / thevegancyclist / strava / the_vegan_cyclist
Why do you think PCSO's and Police wear helmets on bikes? to set a good example for the public. I was born in the Netherlands and now living in uk no matter where I would cycle I always were my helmet
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giro isn't sitting right on your head...my giro fits just like your poc...without straps it is snug on my head...important that people get a helmet that fits right and don't forget to wear it
Thanks for spreading the awareness. It's very important to always where a helmet when you're on a bike, motorcycle, ATV, anything that you operate yourself where you aren't surrounded by a cage (e.g. a car).
My helmet saved me from cracking my forehead open a couple months ago and going over the handle bars. First thing I asked when I woke in an ambulance was, where the fuck is my helmet?! Long story short, I dont care if I look like a doofus wearing a helmet around my friends, I know that if anything happens, I have some layer protection that may save me from a serious brain injury.
Tyler, POC might have a Crash Replacement policy, you could've availed of. I basically Tombstone Piledrivered myself and cracked my Evade. Specialized replaced it for 40% off. Using your head as a brake pad is not recommended.
Actually, a good percentage of bike lanes are in the street riding along with traffic. However, in the Netherlands the motorists are much more educated about sharing the road and bikes have the right of way.
+John Smith Most if not all, which is a Huge number, of the residents who ride bikes as their primary form of transportation do not wear helmets. Nor do their children who accompany them.
So true, when I rock this helmet I feel very comfertable to, with my last helmet I crashed, and I had a horrible concussion, and my head was all road rash. So I was like, mom, I need a new helmet. And we both decided to take this. IT ROCK'S!
I fell 6 weeks ago ,broke a little my collarbone right size ,and my helmet (fortunately) absorb the hit and i’m fine in my head ,please guys ,always wear a helmet.
I played college and semi-pro and my career ended with a concussion. Now that I bike, I never go out a second without my helmet. I see people all the time riding casually with no helmet. I think they have death wishes.
POC helmets fit and feel great. I have a white orange one that looks cool but still some safety colors. Your black helmet looks sleek and “fast”. I like the more expensive helmets for the R&D and they make them look cool. If they look good, I’ll be more likely to wear it/so I wear it all the time
Good to see the POC saved your mellon. I use them from my days skiing when they designed the helmet that was one impact only. i had a crash which caused 14 fractures through the helmet and like you i walked it off, no doubt the best lid getting around cost can't quantify the safety that these lids have.
Last year I got t-boned by a car and fell down hitting the road sideways (the guy didn't even offer assistance). My giro savant was totally broken, and I ended up with a sore head and a very sore neck plus the usual roadrash. Had I not been wearing my helmet I'd spend a few days in hospital. Now I always wear a helmet, even when cycling just around the block.
I crashed on my way to work. Slow speed and the last turn before I was there. My frontwheel got caught on some road damage and It just slipped away instantly. I broke my ellbow, cheekbone and my eyesocket tot shattered. The thing is: It could have been so much worse. Some years ago I started wearing a met parachute because I slipped in the rain, also on a corner and scraped my chin a bit on the pavement. I needed some stichtes and got a light concussion so that got me thinking. I then got hit by a car wearing the first gen met parachute and only got a scratch on my chin. Ribs hurt like hell tho. Later I got the next gen one which I crashed as mentioned before. Also got a concussion there, but I didnt break my jaw and lost no teeth, which might have happened. So then i replaced that with a fox proframe which I still wear during city rides. Light and pretty comfortable. I do also have a normal giro helmet which I wear when I train or go touring because I cant drink with the fox one and it is too heavy for long rides and it is not aero at all. But I wish I could.
Riding into town I don't wear a helmet. Brought down recently by mad motorist caused grazing and badly dislocated fingers. Made me think what if head had got it, but can't bear to wear my road helmet for town visits. Your idea of a less formal lid for leisure rides makes sense, especially considering that my forced landing WAS in town . Gotta think of our families if our noggins get cracked open ! Better a new lid.
After cracking a helmet on a casual ride where I just happened to wear it I ALWAYS wear one now when on a bike. It's not always your fault if you crash, there's a lot of traffic morons out there. on a mother note super dope t-shirt bruh!
I've been trying to decide on a new helmet and I've gotta say that you've made POC my first choice. This video just solidified my decision for sure, I'm tossing my Giro Prolight asap. Thanks for wrecking, you answered a lot of questions I had about how an Octal would hold up in a wreck. Lol. Rad shirt, by the way.
I've never been on a fixie but have always wanted to try one out so thanks for the crash vid and being my "Guinea Pig"....I learned a lot from your mistake. And the helmet follow up vid was good as well. Keep riding on!
The Aero version obviously is not too concerned with ventilation, but it vents WAY better then it looks. I have climbed in 110 heat and it didnt seem a lot different then my fully vented giro.
Years ago, I went down at around 22 mph and my head bounced off the ground, sort of like how you went down (except I hit a white rock on the white line on the road and Superman'ed it when my front wheel buckled).....had a Giro Atmos......I didn't think I hit my head that hard (my helmet didn't look anywhere near as bad as yours), but had a pretty good concussion from it. Got hit by a car nearly head-on at 25 mph a few years later with a newer Atmos II helmet, no concussion, but fortunately I didn't really hit my head. Just bought a new POC AVIP MIPS :), I'm retiring the Giro line.
Just tried and bought a POC Octal. Definitely try it before you buy it but man it is so true, this baby fits perfect without the straps. I had the same old GIRO helmut and had a crash. Folks buy the Swedish product if you want to avoid serious damage I had.
hey bruh - stupid question but your hair looks awesome. I tried various products but my hair would always fall to the front or to the side.. should i use a pre-styler? before air-drying? Or how do you get your hair look so nice and dry.. i dont like the wet look
LOL thanks bro! My hair is real struggle though. Its SUPER thick, so I use thinning shears to keep it light. Otherwise when I use product I have to use so much that it looks wet. I use an ultra dry wax/pomade type product that works well. Kinda gross, but I dont condition my hair. I wash it, but If I use conditioner it strips the natural oils and my hair looks like a poof ball. Also, I go to the barber twice a year to have them rework the layout, so most of the time my hair just lays like this on its own.
I know this has been a long time ago, but how did this crash happen? I've seen it over and over and can't understand it... thanks! Big fan of your channel
I've fallen like a lot, never once has my helmet done anything... I've fucked up my neck a few times, broke a shoulder blade, shattered kneecap, broken wrists... never once have I ever hit my head. even if I did, the skull plate is the hardest bone in the body, it's been known to occasionally deflect bullets. but, the spine it's connected to is fragile as shit... wear a neck brace, not a helmet.
Duration of use should be factored into helmet replacement too. If I remember correctly, I've read that after ~10 years, whether its been involved in a crash or not, it should be replaced
+Brent Lalonde Normally there is the production date inside of the helmet. In our bike lesson we say 3-5 years. So If you buy a new helmet check out for date. It is possible to find an 'old' helmet which stayed for many years in stock. Don't buy it. Oxidation makes helmets weaker.
Wasn't a fan of POC - thought they looked odd. But can totally see what you mean about the extra protection. I like their Aero approach of the one vent trapping the air under the helmet and channeling it through and out the back - I like it. Think I'll give them a try! Oh, did they have a free crash replacement program or did you just buy a new one? Another great vid!
Yeah I agree when I'm not in kit I don't wear a helmet... Many bike accidents recently in my area probably should change my thought process with helmet wearing
I like the vid and the fact your helmet saved you and you came out of the crash OK. I hate that it happened. Even so, anyone who bikes a lot will experience it one day. Yes, get a good helmet!
I crashed and it felt like i hit my head fairly good, and there are a bunch of small dents in the foam from rocks, but there are no cracks. Do you think i can keep wearing it?
Will S no. Much like a motorcycle helmet, they are one time use. EPS is not much more than styrofoam. When you bite your teeth into the cup, it stays deformed. Apples and oranges but same principle.
I've had a couple of big knocks to the head and I've thrashed two helmets thus far. I still use them both though, one for small commutes and casual riding and the other for mountain biking as I feel the force of an impact in a MTB crash isn't as great as that in a road crash. I'd like to buy a new MTB helmet though, it does make me feel uneasy to be riding with a helmet that has four clear cracks straight through it.
If you have the same sort of wrecked with your kid style helmet would you have the same protection afforded to you as would’ve been if you had worn your professional cycling helmet I wear my cycle helmet every time I ride my bike even if it’s just a short ride I’ve put my road bike helmet on
okay "technically" is not the right word for use in this vlog. The test for helmets is set to approximately 21km. A helmet should compress and slow the head down before it impacts the ground. if it breaks it has lost its ability to de-acelerate the head. I agree fit is important, but to say one helmet is better than another can only be done with controlled testing.
I'm from England and hardly see anyone wear a helmet . I always wear a helmet no matter how long I'm cycling for it's just better like when I was younger in a different country my brakes suddenly stopped working when I hit a rock and I went over the handlebars down a hill and my helmet broke due to this but I only ended up with scars. U never know when something could happen. It's just odd not to wear a helmet as all my parents do as well and my brother decided too recently.
Most road cyclists wear a helmet, but casual cyclists and commuters often don't. The latest craze is escooters and nobody wears them, even though they go as fast as road bikes. Mad.
I think the new one looks pretty baller, honestly. I can't really get on board with their shades. They're like something out of a cheesy 80's Sci-Fi movie, and not even a big budget movie. A straight to late night TV low-budget movie.
Dude, I am a super, strong proponent of always rockin ' the skid lid!!!!! "F" lookin' goofy,man, gotta lead by example. good call on getting a more casual helmet for non-race pedaling. I have 2 separate helmets, as well. Be smart, Be safe,Have Fun .....Ride Bikes for the Win.....along with maintaining a Vegan Lifestyle, of course :) Best, Rob
Hey Tyler. What size of the VC kit were you wearing on the ordering site, and how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and trying to figure out what size I want to order... everything fits weird when you're tall lol
+Chris Kelly I'm 6'2 @ 160lbs and wear a small. The jersey is race cut so it's really short. Great for on the bike, but if your standing, your belly shows. So depending on your weight, a medium or small. Might say medium to be safe.
Other than the embarrassment of the totally awkward situation crashing front of 50 people your head was fine. Can you link me where to get that helmet? And how much they are, I need a new one.
I have two helmets just the same. One skate helmet and one proper roadie style. I ALWAYS make my wife and baby girl ride with a helmet though. You never know. I took a fall last year and cracked my helmet too. Too many people with swelling on their brains from not riding right.
At 1:50 you mention that you get a new helmet from POC. Did you have to pay any fee or return your helmet? I just bought this helmet after watching your review, and two weeks ago I crashed on the first ride with that POC Octal Aero Raceday. Helmet is broken and I'm still recovering. And by the way, great videos mate! Keep them comming :)
NOOOO, that suck bro! You OK? How long did you have the helmet? Ask them what they can do, if they cant do anything for you, let me know, maybe I can help.
PlantTheSeed they want you to be loyal to them? He obviously shared that with us and now hundreds of people heard that they're a stand up brand and take care of their people.
Stephen Lewis Idk about how poc does it but I do know bontrager (trek brand) does a 5 year warranty(life of materials used) and one year of crash replacement no questions asked.
Hi Tyler ALWAYS wear that helmet, it doesn't cost anything and protecting that noggin is way more important then anything else, check out @stevetilford latest accident. keep rocking the vids. thanks.
Maybe if you know how to fit your helmets with either the sizing or the adjustment band at the back of like all helmets these days yours wouldn't slide around like your giro. I own a Octal X / Octal X spin and a KASK valegro
dude what are you doing, wear your god damn helmet every single time you ride. I assume you are vegan for moral reasons. I think morally it is wrong to not wear your helmet because it will hurt those around you and will leave your family without a husband and father. I say this because I am concerned lol. Seriously though.. literally no good reason not to wear a helmet.
I always wear my helmet on casual no kit rides. I feel so weird on a bike with no helmet
John Smith children don't generally ride down hills at 50+mph. Would you ride a motorcycle at 50+ mph with no helmet?
Why do you think PCSO's and Police wear helmets on bikes? to set a good example for the public. I was born in the Netherlands and now living in uk no matter where I would cycle I always were my helmet
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giro isn't sitting right on your head...my giro fits just like your poc...without straps it is snug on my head...important that people get a helmet that fits right and don't forget to wear it
Thanks for spreading the awareness. It's very important to always where a helmet when you're on a bike, motorcycle, ATV, anything that you operate yourself where you aren't surrounded by a cage (e.g. a car).
My helmet saved me from cracking my forehead open a couple months ago and going over the handle bars. First thing I asked when I woke in an ambulance was, where the fuck is my helmet?!
Long story short, I dont care if I look like a doofus wearing a helmet around my friends, I know that if anything happens, I have some layer protection that may save me from a serious brain injury.
Tyler, POC might have a Crash Replacement policy, you could've availed of.
I basically Tombstone Piledrivered myself and cracked my Evade. Specialized replaced it for 40% off.
Using your head as a brake pad is not recommended.
I couldn't even pay attention to what you were saying because all I could think about was lime Jarritos.
In the Netherlands nobody wears a helmet on casual rides. But still almost every kid rides to school by bike.
In the netherlands you rarely have to share the road with other vehicles and people aren't racing :)
Actually, a good percentage of bike lanes are in the street riding along with traffic. However, in the Netherlands the motorists are much more educated about sharing the road and bikes have the right of way.
+John Smith
Most if not all, which is a Huge number, of the residents who ride bikes as their primary form of transportation do not wear helmets. Nor do their children who accompany them.
Yes John, you are correct. I never saw a racer "not" wear a helmet.
In netherlands they only have cyclist... That's why.😉😂🤣
So true, when I rock this helmet I feel very comfertable to, with my last helmet I crashed, and I had a horrible concussion, and my head was all road rash. So I was like, mom, I need a new helmet. And we both decided to take this. IT ROCK'S!
As a general rule, I tend to replace my helmet whenever I crash.
I fell 6 weeks ago ,broke a little my collarbone right size ,and my helmet (fortunately) absorb the hit and i’m fine in my head ,please guys ,always wear a helmet.
Any crash you can live to talk about was a good crash. Glad you're ok bro!
my only "Cycling Lecture" to non-cyclist's who ride sometimes is WEAR A HELMET EVERY RIDE
I played college and semi-pro and my career ended with a concussion. Now that I bike, I never go out a second without my helmet. I see people all the time riding casually with no helmet. I think they have death wishes.
POC helmets fit and feel great. I have a white orange one that looks cool but still some safety colors. Your black helmet looks sleek and “fast”.
I like the more expensive helmets for the R&D and they make them look cool. If they look good, I’ll be more likely to wear it/so I wear it all the time
Oh POC helmet is only $20. Going to buy one.
POC: Penis On Cranium
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+ThatsSoNathan it's the only valid explanation really.
piece of crap ?
Good to see the POC saved your mellon. I use them from my days skiing when they designed the helmet that was one impact only. i had a crash which caused 14 fractures through the helmet and like you i walked it off, no doubt the best lid getting around cost can't quantify the safety that these lids have.
Glad your ok, bro. I always wear my helmet even if it's a quick ride to the local shop.
I just replaced my Giro Atmos with the Octal. Soooooo much better. Even lighter, fits great, great cooling and more. Appreciate the review on it
Last year I got t-boned by a car and fell down hitting the road sideways (the guy didn't even offer assistance). My giro savant was totally broken, and I ended up with a sore head and a very sore neck plus the usual roadrash. Had I not been wearing my helmet I'd spend a few days in hospital. Now I always wear a helmet, even when cycling just around the block.
Awesome. Glad you are safe and sound. No injury. Thanks for sharing on the safety feature of POC helmet.
I had the same crash with Rudy strym. The helmet stays whole despite a strong impact with the tarmac. I had to lay down for a while...
I crashed on my way to work. Slow speed and the last turn before I was there. My frontwheel got caught on some road damage and It just slipped away instantly. I broke my ellbow, cheekbone and my eyesocket tot shattered. The thing is: It could have been so much worse. Some years ago I started wearing a met parachute because I slipped in the rain, also on a corner and scraped my chin a bit on the pavement. I needed some stichtes and got a light concussion so that got me thinking. I then got hit by a car wearing the first gen met parachute and only got a scratch on my chin. Ribs hurt like hell tho. Later I got the next gen one which I crashed as mentioned before. Also got a concussion there, but I didnt break my jaw and lost no teeth, which might have happened. So then i replaced that with a fox proframe which I still wear during city rides. Light and pretty comfortable. I do also have a normal giro helmet which I wear when I train or go touring because I cant drink with the fox one and it is too heavy for long rides and it is not aero at all. But I wish I could.
Riding into town I don't wear a helmet. Brought down recently by mad motorist caused grazing and badly dislocated fingers. Made me think what if head had got it, but can't bear to wear my road helmet for town visits. Your idea of a less formal lid for leisure rides makes sense, especially considering that my forced landing WAS in town . Gotta think of our families if our noggins get cracked open ! Better a new lid.
After cracking a helmet on a casual ride where I just happened to wear it I ALWAYS wear one now when on a bike. It's not always your fault if you crash, there's a lot of traffic morons out there. on a mother note super dope t-shirt bruh!
I've been trying to decide on a new helmet and I've gotta say that you've made POC my first choice. This video just solidified my decision for sure, I'm tossing my Giro Prolight asap. Thanks for wrecking, you answered a lot of questions I had about how an Octal would hold up in a wreck. Lol. Rad shirt, by the way.
I've never been on a fixie but have always wanted to try one out so thanks for the crash vid and being my "Guinea Pig"....I learned a lot from your mistake. And the helmet follow up vid was good as well. Keep riding on!
soooo... if you crash POC sends new helmets out?? Shit man- I'm getting a POC!!
Do you get good ventilation with that helmet and low speeds like around 15mph?
The Aero version obviously is not too concerned with ventilation, but it vents WAY better then it looks. I have climbed in 110 heat and it didnt seem a lot different then my fully vented giro.
Years ago, I went down at around 22 mph and my head bounced off the ground, sort of like how you went down (except I hit a white rock on the white line on the road and Superman'ed it when my front wheel buckled).....had a Giro Atmos......I didn't think I hit my head that hard (my helmet didn't look anywhere near as bad as yours), but had a pretty good concussion from it. Got hit by a car nearly head-on at 25 mph a few years later with a newer Atmos II helmet, no concussion, but fortunately I didn't really hit my head. Just bought a new POC AVIP MIPS :), I'm retiring the Giro line.
Just tried and bought a POC Octal. Definitely try it before you buy it but man it is so true, this baby fits perfect without the straps. I had the same old GIRO helmut and had a crash. Folks buy the Swedish product if you want to avoid serious damage I had.
hey bruh - stupid question but your hair looks awesome. I tried various products but my hair would always fall to the front or to the side.. should i use a pre-styler? before air-drying? Or how do you get your hair look so nice and dry.. i dont like the wet look
LOL thanks bro! My hair is real struggle though. Its SUPER thick, so I use thinning shears to keep it light. Otherwise when I use product I have to use so much that it looks wet. I use an ultra dry wax/pomade type product that works well.
Kinda gross, but I dont condition my hair. I wash it, but If I use conditioner it strips the natural oils and my hair looks like a poof ball. Also, I go to the barber twice a year to have them rework the layout, so most of the time my hair just lays like this on its own.
+The Vegan Cyclist at least you will start balding later ;)
That helmet is boss. POC should release more than three colours, though.
I know this has been a long time ago, but how did this crash happen? I've seen it over and over and can't understand it... thanks! Big fan of your channel
I should start using my skate/BMX helmet. I feel more coverage and protection. 👍
I've fallen like a lot, never once has my helmet done anything... I've fucked up my neck a few times, broke a shoulder blade, shattered kneecap, broken wrists... never once have I ever hit my head.
even if I did, the skull plate is the hardest bone in the body, it's been known to occasionally deflect bullets. but, the spine it's connected to is fragile as shit... wear a neck brace, not a helmet.
Duration of use should be factored into helmet replacement too. If I remember correctly, I've read that after ~10 years, whether its been involved in a crash or not, it should be replaced
Vinnie G more recently I've heard 5 is the norm.
+Brent Lalonde Normally there is the production date inside of the helmet. In our bike lesson we say 3-5 years.
So If you buy a new helmet check out for date. It is possible to find an 'old' helmet which stayed for many years in stock.
Don't buy it. Oxidation makes helmets weaker.
Wasn't a fan of POC - thought they looked odd. But can totally see what you mean about the extra protection. I like their Aero approach of the one vent trapping the air under the helmet and channeling it through and out the back - I like it. Think I'll give them a try! Oh, did they have a free crash replacement program or did you just buy a new one? Another great vid!
Yeah I agree when I'm not in kit I don't wear a helmet... Many bike accidents recently in my area probably should change my thought process with helmet wearing
Always wear helmets you never know when you're going to fall or try to avoid accident and get hurt and your head might bounce off the ground
Good to see you are still in one piece! Way better than me though. I'm in revalidation with braindamage... Thanks for the tips for buying a helmet.
Thanks for sharing your story,
Vegan cookies🍪🌱💚
Great video! You definitely need a helmet that fits your head the best. I recently changed helmets because my old one was just too big.
been wanting to get a new helmet for a while now
Just wondering would POC typically replace a say 1 year old helmet or was that just because you are an infuencer?
I like the vid and the fact your helmet saved you and you came out of the crash OK.
I hate that it happened.
Even so, anyone who bikes a lot will experience it one day.
Yes, get a good helmet!
I crashed and it felt like i hit my head fairly good, and there are a bunch of small dents in the foam from rocks, but there are no cracks. Do you think i can keep wearing it?
Will S no. Much like a motorcycle helmet, they are one time use. EPS is not much more than styrofoam. When you bite your teeth into the cup, it stays deformed. Apples and oranges but same principle.
I've had a couple of big knocks to the head and I've thrashed two helmets thus far. I still use them both though, one for small commutes and casual riding and the other for mountain biking as I feel the force of an impact in a MTB crash isn't as great as that in a road crash. I'd like to buy a new MTB helmet though, it does make me feel uneasy to be riding with a helmet that has four clear cracks straight through it.
If you have the same sort of wrecked with your kid style helmet would you have the same protection afforded to you as would’ve been if you had worn your professional cycling helmet I wear my cycle helmet every time I ride my bike even if it’s just a short ride I’ve put my road bike helmet on
How many miles do you ride per week? And what's your average speed?
check his strava account
1:08 who else thought the beep was for them
okay "technically" is not the right word for use in this vlog. The test for helmets is set to approximately 21km. A helmet should compress and slow the head down before it impacts the ground. if it breaks it has lost its ability to de-acelerate the head. I agree fit is important, but to say one helmet is better than another can only be done with controlled testing.
I feel you regarding Giro Helmets. Still, in my opinion, that POC helmet is ugly. Feels like a helmet from 70's.
damn... that beautiful Poc helmet... good that your dome is good though my man...
I used to have a GRIO Prolight and DAMN that thing wouldn't protect anything in a crash LOL
I'm from England and hardly see anyone wear a helmet . I always wear a helmet no matter how long I'm cycling for it's just better like when I was younger in a different country my brakes suddenly stopped working when I hit a rock and I went over the handlebars down a hill and my helmet broke due to this but I only ended up with scars. U never know when something could happen. It's just odd not to wear a helmet as all my parents do as well and my brother decided too recently.
Most road cyclists wear a helmet, but casual cyclists and commuters often don't. The latest craze is escooters and nobody wears them, even though they go as fast as road bikes. Mad.
Stay safe wear a helmet bro!
Any pics if your right hip a few days post crash?
That Giro helmet is too small for your dome.
I'm sooooo tempted to drop the cash for the new Poc Ventral (Spin).
Looks amazing.
I just got it, its nice but it kinda fits awkward. Its fast though.
I think the new one looks pretty baller, honestly.
I can't really get on board with their shades.
They're like something out of a cheesy 80's Sci-Fi movie, and not even a big budget movie. A straight to late night TV low-budget movie.
Dude, I am a super, strong proponent of always rockin ' the skid lid!!!!! "F" lookin' goofy,man, gotta lead by example. good call on getting a more casual helmet for non-race pedaling. I have 2 separate helmets, as well.
Be smart, Be safe,Have Fun .....Ride Bikes for the Win.....along with maintaining a Vegan Lifestyle, of course :) Best, Rob
your risk of getting into an accident is the same as with or not wearing a helmet.
Us aliens don't fall off bikes
We got better sense.
I don’t know what happened to your helmet but your hair certainly had a shock.
all Giro helmet like that. i have helios and aries. both play freely. people said it was how Giro absorb the impact.
Hey Tyler. What size of the VC kit were you wearing on the ordering site, and how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and trying to figure out what size I want to order... everything fits weird when you're tall lol
+Chris Kelly I'm 6'2 @ 160lbs and wear a small. The jersey is race cut so it's really short. Great for on the bike, but if your standing, your belly shows. So depending on your weight, a medium or small. Might say medium to be safe.
I do agree with you if you’ve had a crash like that and you have that much significant damage to your helmet new one please
This Poc is pretty thick, my Giro (i love how this brand fits my head) is thinner that this.
Other than the embarrassment of the totally awkward situation crashing front of 50 people your head was fine. Can you link me where to get that helmet? And how much they are, I need a new one.
Super glad you're OK Broheim, I'm seriously considering upgrading helmets now!
Do you think POC will give me a discount if I drop your name?
That shirt is on point!
Hope to see you do more track racing
I have two helmets just the same. One skate helmet and one proper roadie style. I ALWAYS make my wife and baby girl ride with a helmet though. You never know. I took a fall last year and cracked my helmet too. Too many people with swelling on their brains from not riding right.
damn dude glad ur ok!
sooooo... POC has a lifetime warranty? wreck the lid, and get a new one? or is that just for you?
wow, that was a horrible crash! Lucky you had a good helmet on your head...
My Bell helmet saved by head. But the new helmet is questionable.
Thank you for this video!!!
Get them to send me a FREE helmet, and I'll wear it as well.....
Imho your chin strap on the vented helmet is just not adjusted correctly...waaaay too loose!
Off topic, but you about get back onto the bmx track man! Keeps the skills up!
I want to, but its about an hour away from me.
At 1:50 you mention that you get a new helmet from POC. Did you have to pay any fee or return your helmet?
I just bought this helmet after watching your review, and two weeks ago I crashed on the first ride with that POC Octal Aero Raceday. Helmet is broken and I'm still recovering. And by the way, great videos mate! Keep them comming :)
NOOOO, that suck bro! You OK? How long did you have the helmet? Ask them what they can do, if they cant do anything for you, let me know, maybe I can help.
I have the same Giro Aeon but somehow my helmet fits way better on my head than your head :/
Love the T-shirt!
If you've ever witnessed a child fall of their bike at slow speed and crack their head on a kerb you'll wear a helmet. Everything is ok until....
Which POC helmet model is that..?
it is POC Octal Aero
The government agencies that test lids need to do more than just a ball peen hammer drop test. Good point about the side impact protection. Yup!
well that giro helmet seems to be to small. It does not fit your head at all. Anyway good that you are fine and the helmet did it's job!
regards
You may have avoided brain injury or death but that POC looks terrible
This product placement almost makes me unsubscribe.
I did check out their site though!
Not a big fan of the Mexican soda?
Luca Mannoni Whatever helps him keep his channel alive is good by me.
Why would POC replace your helmet for free?
PlantTheSeed they want you to be loyal to them? He obviously shared that with us and now hundreds of people heard that they're a stand up brand and take care of their people.
because POC sponsors him.
For safety there should be a helmet law for drivers They will start riding bicycles.
Wait, they replaced that helmet for free?? Does only poc do that?
Stephen Lewis Idk about how poc does it but I do know bontrager (trek brand) does a 5 year warranty(life of materials used) and one year of crash replacement no questions asked.
If you make a video I bet they do..
Hi Tyler ALWAYS wear that helmet, it doesn't cost anything and protecting that noggin is way more important then anything else, check out @stevetilford latest accident. keep rocking the vids. thanks.
if your wife doesn't like wearing helmets (I know I don't) check out the inflatable neck brace helmet 👍
good helmet
Maybe if you know how to fit your helmets with either the sizing or the adjustment band at the back of like all helmets these days yours wouldn't slide around like your giro. I own a Octal X / Octal X spin and a KASK valegro
I have to subscribe your awesome
dude what are you doing, wear your god damn helmet every single time you ride. I assume you are vegan for moral reasons. I think morally it is wrong to not wear your helmet because it will hurt those around you and will leave your family without a husband and father. I say this because I am concerned lol. Seriously though.. literally no good reason not to wear a helmet.
uh. excuse me, sir! women do NOT need husbands. U fool and misogynist bad person. U oppressor.
Dude it sounds like you rergeataited in the outro