Hövding Invisible Bicycle Helmet

[btj]

The Hövding Invisible Helmet is a fabric collar containing a built-in airbag designed to inflate around a cyclist’s head on impact.

This almost seems like an April Fools joke… Anyone here own one?

http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/hovding-invisible-bicycle-helmet.php
http://www.hovding.com/

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[KelOnWheels]

I think I would like it to inflate around my head slightly BEFORE impact.

[PotomacCyclist]

If it malfunctions, does it decapitate you?

[KLizotte]

@btj 25404 wrote:

This almost seems like an April Fools joke… Anyone here own one?

http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/hovding-invisible-bicycle-helmet.php
http://www.hovding.com/

Well, they are listed as a product award nominee at the Design Museum in London (a real museum, I’ve been there) so I guess it’s legit:

http://www.designsoftheyear.com/category/genre/product/product-2012/

[MV Clyde]

Pretty cool, but not for me. I don’t think I could deal with that thing around my neck. Interesting concept, though. I’d like to see an airbag system integrated with the frame that would deploy a cushion in the event of a crash.

[mstone]

where have I seen something as cool and safe as that? oh, I remember!

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[KLizotte]

@mstone 25430 wrote:

where have I seen something as cool and safe as that? oh, I remember!

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The depth of knowledge in this crowd is boundless…..(I’m not sure that is always a good thing)….

[vvill]

@MV Clyde 25425 wrote:

Pretty cool, but not for me. I don’t think I could deal with that thing around my neck. Interesting concept, though. I’d like to see an airbag system integrated with the frame that would deploy a cushion in the event of a crash.

It would be very embarrassing to have an airbag deploy when you’re wearing full bike gear, fail to unclip in time and fall over at 0mph whilst leaving your parking garage for your commute home (myself this afternoon).

[mstone]

@vvill 25439 wrote:

It would be very embarrassing to have an airbag deploy when you’re wearing full bike gear, fail to unclip in time and fall over at 0mph whilst leaving your parking garage for your commute home (myself this afternoon).

I hate it when that happens. Especially when stopping so as to not hit some woman, who then stares at the freak at her feet.

[KelOnWheels]

I like it when I’ve already clipped out and have been standing at a crosswalk for a while, then I forget which foot I’m supposed to be leaning on and just spontaneously fall over in front of a bunch of tourists. Then I feel smart.

[pfunkallstar]

All I can think is “man that would make for an even sweatier back.” Maybe in winter?

[krazygl00]

Ummm…I can see it. Yeah, I can definitely see it.

[Jason B]

@PotomacCyclist 25414 wrote:

If it malfunctions, does it decapitate you?

Yes, but if you kept your receipt you will be eligible for a refund.

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