D-ring or seatbelt type buckle?

[D-Mac]

Yup. Like a ski boot (if that helps).

Incidentally, I met the new Nolan importer at the Detroit motorcycle show this morning. My year old helmet has some broken weather stripping on it....apparently they have a full 5-year warranty, so I'm covered.

Nolan is also launching a US website soon. I'll post a link when it's live.

 

[Nelly]

Yup. Like a ski boot (if that helps).

Incidentally, I met the new Nolan importer at the Detroit motorcycle show this morning. My year old helmet has some broken weather stripping on it....apparently they have a full 5-year warranty, so I'm covered.

Nolan is also launching a US website soon. I'll post a link when it's live.

Thanks, for the explanation.
Does the plastic show any signs of wear after repeated tightening?

Nelly

 

[rdsrus]

40 years of riding and racing,never seen a d ring fail,can't say the same for quick release systems.

 

[Cloggy]

Thanks, for the explanation.
Does the plastic show any signs of wear after repeated tightening?

Nelly

mines three years old and it shows next to no wear on the plastic teeth

 

[Fz6Sa]

D-ring,- and only D-ring.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think I read somewhere that if you run track (as a pro) D-rings are the only option within regulations ....

Anyway,- the D-ring is hassle free, and works every time. With A quick release I would always be worried that it would release at the wrong time .....

 

[wrightme43]

Isnt this like the worst possible thing to do? I thought removing someones helmet could disable them if not kill them

Nelly is highly trained, and able to save lives. He gets to make the call.

 

[Stumbles06]

Yup, Double D's here as well. I had a Moto-X helmet that had a metal quick release catch on it, and never liked it, was more of a pain in the butt than anything.

The little snap clip on the flappy end is a brilliant idea too.

 

[b.konstadinos]

Double D Ring, cause they dont come undone, as there is no clasp, or catch to break.

:thumbup:

+1 for me. D-ring all the way. :thumbup:

 

[Nelly]

You flatter me Steve:Flash:,
Its a very tricky thing to make a judgment call on.
The problem is for years as motorcyclists we have had it drummed into us. Do not remove helmets.
That was a blanket rule that tried to cover every base and presuming that there is a primary spinal injury. We have all heard of stories where someone knows someone, who had their lid removed and is now paralyzed.
The reality is, spinal cord injury actually has a relatively low occurrence in motorcyclists. I am not asking anyone to ignore the neck, I am asking us not to ignore that the casualty may not be breathing or breathing properly.
There is roughly a 10/1 incident of head injury to spinal injury. The two injuries can co-exist together [as well as chest/pelvis/abdominal/limb injuries). Severe head injuries often render the victim unconscious. This unconscious state reduces the victims ability to breath properly.
If you fail to manage the airway you fail to manage the patient.
I do not profess to being the all seeing all knowing oracle on the subject.
I speak from experience and from the training I have received.

If in doubt let the crash victim settle down first. At speedway the guys are so hyper that they all want to get up straight away and get back on the bike.
If the riders want to take their own lids off we don't let them until they have calmed down.
There is a little mnemonic we use:
DANGER
RESPONSE
SHOUT FOR HELP
AIRWAY check
BREATHING check
CIRCULATION check

Cheers Nelly

 

[Numpty]

Just the plain D-ring for me Neil :thumbup:

 

[D-Mac]

Thanks, for the explanation.
Does the plastic show any signs of wear after repeated tightening?

Nelly

Nope. I've only had it about a year though, although I've worn it a lot:thumbup:

Since experts recommend getting a new helmet about every 5 years, I suspect it'll last that long at least.

One major downside to safety (from what I've read) is that my helmet is a flip-up. I love the convenience, but it seems that they can break apart if hit on the side. This kind of defeats the whole point of a full-face helmet IMO. My next helmet probably won't be a flip-up for that reason.

 

[Nelly]

Nope. I've only had it about a year though, although I've worn it a lot:thumbup:

Since experts recommend getting a new helmet about every 5 years, I suspect it'll last that long at least.

One major downside to safety (from what I've read) is that my helmet is a flip-up. I love the convenience, but it seems that they can break apart if hit on the side. This kind of defeats the whole point of a full-face helmet IMO. My next helmet probably won't be a flip-up for that reason.

I have checked the SHARP website. Its brilliant as it gives an independent safety rating for helmets.
The Nolan 101 system has not been tested though. SHARP specifically test flip front helmets. ON the NOLAN 102 the chin guard stayed in place 100% of the time.
[edit] In the news link the 101 was tested and given a 4 star rating. So still a good lid.
http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/news/

About : SHARP - The Helmet Safety Scheme

Nelly

 

[Mississippi]

Most of my helmets have d ring but my Schuberth has a buckle-much easier to operate with gloves on.

I agree. I put a quick release buckle on my scorpion, and I really like it. My atv helmet had a quick release when I bought it. With gloves on, it is much easier to get the helmets on and off.

 

[grumpy1luvs2eat]

D-ring, it's an old guy thing......GRUMPY

 

[shuckle]

Isnt this like the worst possible thing to do? I thought removing someones helmet could disable them if not kill them

I'm pretty sure Nelly is a nurse. I think someone has to take it off at some point.

Back on topic. I like the D-ring too, I can take it off with my gloves on. I had a helmet with a seatbelt type clip and it was really aggravating.

 

[Numpty]

I'm pretty sure Nelly is a nurse.

Yeh he is but not the best looking one I have seen :rof:

 

[antijoy]

There is a little mnemonic we use:
D[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]ANGER[/COLOR]
R[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]ESPONSE[/COLOR]
S[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]HOUT FOR HELP[/COLOR]
A[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]IRWAY[/COLOR] check
B[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]REATHING[/COLOR] check
C[COLOR=\\"Red\\"]IRCULATION[/COLOR] check

Cheers Nelly

Ok, but how in the world can you remember something like DRSABC?

 

[Nelly]

I'm pretty sure Nelly is a nurse.

Yeh he is but not the best looking one I have seen :rof:

You were not drunk enough mate lol. Mrs Nelly fell for Mr Nelly after a night out.
besides, have looked in a mirror lately?

Nelly

 

[Nelly]

Ok, but how in the world can you remember something like DRSABC?

We say it like Doctors (Dr's Dr is obviously an abbreviation of doctor) ABC.
Mate, in health care we love our abbreviations:

Typical handover: Hey Nelly we have...

Mr D,

Airway: Patent
Breathing: Equal with bi-lateral breath sounds, resps of 18 and sats 0f 99% on 10L.
Circulation: Cap refill <2 BP 192/64 pulse 92 bpm irregular.

He has a (R)NOF#, NKA, he is on beta blockers, PMX, CABGE 2000, LED 13.00, PFO, we gave him 10in10 IV @ 18.30. He is NBM, no BO since 08.00 last PU @ 17.00.
OT1 want him in 15 after his ECG / FBC / U&E & G&S.

MR D

ALLERGIES: NKA: No know allergies
MEDICATIONS: Beta blockers Heart medication to control rate.
we have given 10mg of morphine.
PMX : Past medical history, coronary by pass graft 2000.
LED: Last ate and drank @ 13.00.
EVENTS: PFO (pissed[drunk] & fell over) sustaining a fracture to his right neck of femur. NBM nil by mouth, BO bowels open, PU passed urine.
etc etc..

If we didn't have mnemonics in health care we wouldn't remember systems of retrieving, storing and relaying info.


Nelly

 

[brad81987]

D-ring and only d-ring. My snowmobile helmet has a quick release. I wore it when I first got my bike as it was all I had. One day I was going down the highway and though I felt something hitting my neck. I reached up and found my helmet had come unbuckled. I always checked it before I got going so I know it was hooked. I never had a problem with it before but something on the jacket I was wearing must have bumped it.