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[QUOTE="jordoo, post: 4733958, member: 569"]
My head has a built in helmet called a skull. My body also reflectively protects my head when falling. I'm definitely not a safety nut but I have to consider that the design of my body places huge importance on protecting the head. I still have good balance so I don't even consider a helmet when I ride a bike or skateboard. That could change as I get older and the body declines although its more likely that I would simply chose to no longer participate in those activities. I chose long ago to not ride motorcycles because of the overall danger not just the possible head trauma. There could always be a freak accident on a bicycle but statistically driving or riding in a car is more dangerous. I guess I can see both sides but its up to each person to find that balance for themselves IMO.

BTW I have never required that my children where helmets when doing regular kids stuff outside bikes/scooters/skateboards. One of my daughters was a gymnast flipping in the air and they never wear helmets. Swinging is probably just as dangerous and none of the kids where helmets. Running and tripping again could cause the same injuries. I view it sort of like "where does it end once you start". We have a thin membrane holding our fluids inside anything could end it at anytime. What are you going to do.
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