what should i say!?

well, some would argue that you shuold hang your head in shame and go
get a helmet. I would just explain to them.

they probably think you're fighting for your very balance at every
moment when you're riding. A lo of people seem to think this, even after
I do some crazy trials line or whatever.

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I'd get a helmet, most little kids have been told to wear a helmet while
riding a b*ke, I don't think there's any reason to go against what they
have been taught, or go against the law.

My helmet has only saved me once but I still wear it simply because it's
a good example for little kids + if you get a nice helmet, it looks cool
and adds to your look of a serious rider.

You could tell them: "I can only afford one wheel, how could I buy a
helmet" 🙁 🙂 or “I don’t need to wear a helmet; the skull is great
helmet, and with no brain inside you can have maximum protection; in
case of an accident my teeth are safe” …sorry, I just like that line.

Let’s not start up the helmet no helmet debate, I understand you just
want a comeback for the question, not a lecture on wearing a helmet.

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I was recently bedecked with helmet, wrist guards, shin guards and ankle
protection. I UPD while practicing turns, landed, in a roll, on my
elbow, from which I stood up and remounted. I ended up with a scuff the
size of a half dollar.

The adults (mind you I'm 38 years old) in the park rushed to me as if
I'd been in some kind of near fatal catastrophic disaster. I think they
were about to do CPR. Then they scolded me for not wearing elbow pads.

I wanted to wring the sweat out of my shin guards into their Snapples.

Life is not about unbroken skin. For adults, individuals should be able
to draw the line comfort versus safety for themselves.

With kids, it is a different matter. *Helmets for kids: Definitely.*

I think people need to lighten up about the -body-armor-for-all
attitude-. When it comes to adult riders, the peanut gallery on
non-riders needs mind their own Ps and Qs.

That's my schpeil on padding!

Blake

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UniFanatic03 said:

*i live on a street with lots of little children, and also during the
parade i heard the same question over and over again, "why arn't you
wearing a helmet?" i didnt know what to say, and i still dont, so i
jst ignored them and threw candy to the other side of the street. So
what should I say? Its not like i needed the helmet b/c i was only
riding and hopping, nothing too dangerous. 🙁 *

How about, "Why aren't you minding your own business?"

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my helmet has saved me only a few time...but i'm glad i had it on when I
did

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Are there any helmet laws in Rochester (or wherever your parade was)? If
so, the kids may be required to wear them up to age 18. If that is the
case, and you are under 18, you are arguably required to wear one too
(Note use of the word "arguably," so you don't have to argue. I get
it).

If you want to set a good example for the kids, wear one. It especially
looks good on you if you're doing Trials-type riding. I think
unicyclists on Trials unicycles or MUnis look more impressive when
they're decked out with gear. Sure it's hot, but look at what some of
the other people in that parade are wearing. They don't have a choice.

I started riding in parades 25 years ago, when helmets were un-thought
of for such things. I haven't worn one in a parade yet, but I would if I
were using a Trials or MUni.

John Hooten, a very solid rider and unicycle coach, has broken his wrist
in a parade. This taught him that no matter what type of riding, it's
always possible to get hurt. The same applies to any body part. He ran
into another rider as they circled in opposite directions on a little
bumpy spot of pavement.

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In our club we have to wear helmets, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads
all the time. I usually just wear a helmet for practice. One kid a
couple weeks ago managed to break his wrist a few weeks ago falling off
a giraffe (I don’t know how he managed that but whatever) and guess what
he wasn’t wearing?

For DH muni I have KH gloves 4x4's 2x4's, helmet, and even bomber
shorts, sure its hot but it gives you a lot more confidence.

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it improves Aerodynamics too!😄

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KcTheAcy said:

*One kid a couple weeks ago managed to break his wrist a few weeks ago
falling off a giraffe (I don’t know how he managed that but whatever)
and guess what he wasn’t wearing?*

A helmet, right? 🙂

If you don't know how somone can "manage" to break a wrist falling off a
giraffe, you must not have fallen off them much. John Hooten's
earlier-mentioned broken wrist happened on a regular 24" unicycle.
Suffice it to say that from a giraffe you tend to land harder.

What is the name of your club in Maine?

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podzol said:

*Life is not about unbroken skin. For adults, individuals should be
able to draw the line comfort versus safety for themselves.
With kids, it is a different matter. Helmets for kids:
Definitely.*
I think people need to lighten up about the -body-armor-for-all
attitude-. When it comes to adult riders, the peanut gallery of
non-riders needs mind their own Ps and Qs.
That's my schpeil on padding!
Blake

I agree with you a little bit. the wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads,
etc. are pretty much just to protect from pain, which we can all stand
if we just suck it up and deal. but a blow to the head could result in
something much, much worse than pain.

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Guys, it was a *parade* for chrissakes. He's at no more danger than the
town mayor sitting on the back trunk of the convertible with his legs
dangling in the passenger compartment, or the people riding bicycles
(hey, people do that in parades, too, and they don't tend to wear
helmets). Hey, the baton twirler should wear a helmet, when that thing
comes down it could cause a serious head injury!

I mean, the whole conversation is just ridiculous in this context.

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I wear my helmet on elevators, too. But, I just stay the H*** away from
batons!!

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tholub said:

Hey, the baton twirler should wear a helmet, when that thing comes
down it could cause a serious head injury! [/B]

Goggles and a mouthgaurd should suffice

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UniFanatic03 said:

* So what should I say? *

Why weren't you wearing a helmet? Was it because you didn't want to? If
so, say, "because I don't want to." Was it because you don't have one?
If so, say, "because I don't have one." Just tell them. Or, say nothing.
Or, oink like a pig. Or, burst into tears and ride away.

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tholub said:

*Guys, it was a parade* for chrissakes. He's at no more danger
than the town mayor sitting on the back trunk of the convertible with
his legs dangling in the passenger compartment, or the people riding
bicycles (hey, people do that in parades, too, and they don't tend to
wear helmets). Hey, the baton twirler should wear a helmet, when that
thing comes down it could cause a serious head injury!

I mean, the whole conversation is just ridiculous in this context.

ditto

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wow i jst remembered that i posted this thread and wow, wasnt expecting
this much response. im 13 and the law is 14 for having to wear a helmet
while riding a b*ke. I am a lone soldier when it comes to riding my
unicycle for I dont know anyone else near me to ride with, so crashing
into another unicyclist isnt a problem. All i was doing in the parade
was a little one foot, seat on stomach, and seat in back extended,
nothing that i wasnt prepared to do or wasnt ready to do for show.
Whenever i practice something new or that im uncomfortable with, i
always wear my safety gear, but ive never really considered a b*ke
helmet. I dont own the skating helmets that cover most of the head and
on a unicycle, you can fall in any direction. I figured that the one i
own wouldnt help me much, so i jst dont wear one. After reading all of
this ive decided to get a skating helmet for practicing. Riding and
doing stuff that i am very comfortable doing i still feel that it is for
the most part uneeded. Yes, i could fall, but i still believe that 99%
of my falling results with my feet on the ground and my unicycle 20ft
away :p Thanks for all of your comments on this subject.

Mike

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