Helmet Eject System

Smittie61984 · 10-07-2011, 01:13 PM

I'm continuing this from the 101 thread in order to not hijack it too much.

for context:

Quote:

Originally Posted by the chi

...I know for a fact many first responders have no clue what not to do with a downed biker, first thing they try to do is rip off that helmet. Just a thought.

I'm curious what you mean by rip off the helmet. I'm an EMT-I and we are trained to get helmets off quickly but we do it in a very controlled way. We maintain control of c-spine but in a different manner. We do want the helmet off as quickly as possible.

I remember this from my EMT training becuase one of my instructors was looking into it and reviewing it. I forgot about it until recently and I think it would work well. I might actually get one for my helmet. Though the hard part will be trying to find a responder who would know to look for it.

http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/...al-system.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JBohCB_PtQ

Homeslice · 10-07-2011, 02:26 PM

I attended a class where helmet removal was taught. Is it ideal, no, but it some cases it's necessary, for example if airway blockage is suspected.

Particle Man · 10-07-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I attended a class where helmet removal was taught. Is it ideal, no, but it some cases it's necessary, for example if airway blockage is suspected.

Agreed - here's where modular helmets help a ton

Trip · 10-07-2011, 04:07 PM

Next helmet is a schuberth. Been debating buying it from a friend or using a 10% discount I have at Revzilla.

Smittie61984 · 10-07-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Next helmet is a schuberth. Been debating buying it from a friend or using a 10% discount I have at Revzilla.

Probably going to be my next too after looking at the reviews. I've been planning on getting a new helmet within the next few months. I think my current (and 1st helmet) has passed its prime.

Rugby66x · 10-08-2011, 02:45 AM

I'm a medic and fairly certain most first responders don't just "rip" off a helmet. C-spine safety is stress so much it made me sick. Me practiced getting a few different helmets off but a full face motorcycle helmet is the most difficult. That helmet eject system looks nice but would only really be practical at a race event where every one has one and first responders doing the stand by already know its on there.

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10-07-2011, 02:26 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I attended a class where helmet removal was taught. Is it ideal, no, but it some cases it's necessary, for example if airway blockage is suspected.

10-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Next helmet is a schuberth. Been debating buying it from a friend or using a 10% discount I have at Revzilla.

10-08-2011, 02:45 AM	#6
Rugby66x Trailer Queen Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southgate, MI Moto: Shadow bobber Posts: 14	I'm a medic and fairly certain most first responders don't just "rip" off a helmet. C-spine safety is stress so much it made me sick. Me practiced getting a few different helmets off but a full face motorcycle helmet is the most difficult. That helmet eject system looks nice but would only really be practical at a race event where every one has one and first responders doing the stand by already know its on there.