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  • From: Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>
  • To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Shock Absorber
  • Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 12:09:10 -0700

5) AND to me the most important part, the brim whether or not it is a straw or a Stetson acts as a shock absorber IF I fall which will protect my neck and head as my head might not hit the ground IF the brim functions correctly. Again, the helmet, has no brim and therefore NOT enough SHOCH ABSORBER FOR MY NECK. (key word - my.)


I realize your post is based on your opinions but you can't be serious Karen about this one, can you? Take that brim in your hand- crumple it. You are exerting how much pressure to do so? ten pounds, maybe less. It's fairly easy to do. Take an average sized woman, 150lbs, add a drop from 6-8 feet, frequently at velocity- calculate the pounds of pressure applied to that brim. You may think it will act as shock absorber but it may very well be the last thing you think.

All your other reasons to wear a hat can be mitigated by the proper helmet attire and fit. As for learning how to fall- most emergencies don't give you time to prepare. If the worst happens and your mount rolls over you it wont' much matter how YOU landed. If you are ejected on the side of a mountain your tuck and roll will happen again and again and again as you roll down the hillside- and hopefully you meet any rocks on the way. The list of possible situations where learning how to fall would not be as effective as a helmet are endless.

I'll stick with my experiences which are supported by the research of experts. I wear a seat belt and I wear a helmet. Simple enough measures to protect myself.

Chris Pennington




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