Hövding

Hövding

An airbag helmet for cyclers

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Shahed Khan
This makes me want to start riding again just so I can fall off and see how this works.
Sheel Mohnot
@_shahedk It would be an expensive ($330) fall since these are one-time use... If you get in an accident you have to buy a new one.
Kris
Hunter
@pitdesi Yeah, that appears to be one of the downfalls. But it looks like insurance in some countries, like Sweden, would cover a replacement if deployed: "Most insurance companies will cover the cost of a new Hövding (minus the excess) after an accident through your home contents insurance. Contact your insurance company to check how they would deal with your case."
Mitchell Porter
The only problem with this is even if you have a minor fall you're going to look like a total dork when your headbag deploys.
Tim J
@_mitchellporter At least you won't be a dork with brain damage :P
Kris
Hunter
As I recently acquired a bike, this seems like a great product. I originally heard about this concept a few years ago, and now it's apparently up for sale... just not yet in the US. But as a product of Sweden, it's something I would be happy to support and purchase next time I'm over there.
Benjamin Milsom
As a keen cyclist I frigging love this product. Just wish there was a more sporty version. Looks like it's more designed for commuters
Kris
Hunter
@mil5om :D Seems like the next logical step.
Magnus Burton
LETS GO SWEDEN YEAH BUDDY!
Kris
Hunter
@magnusburton 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
Rutger Teunissen
This looks like high couture! Would like to prove it soon and experience by myself how a helmet made of air would work.
Duncan Blair
Still think this is super cool tech, but wondering how practical it is for wearing commuting anywhere even remotely warm. It seems like it is basically a scarf, so imagine it would get pretty sweaty in anything over 15C?
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