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Offline S Smith

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Safety Sphere
« on: December 21, 2011, 07:34:29 pm »
I wonder if the inventor considered real world issues like... rolling down hill or off a cliff. What about being hit by oncoming traffic? Can you say "FORE!"  Anyone notice the rider seems to be missing some protective gear?



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Re: Safety Sphere
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 08:17:21 pm »
Yeah this is hilarious!  Something you would expect to see on a "Jackass" movie.
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Re: Safety Sphere
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 08:31:16 pm »
It would be great if it actually worked like they show. Of course the side of a van may send you back in the other direction. And how far can you roll until you come to a stop. I can see rolling off the side of a mountain!  :-\
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Re: Safety Sphere
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 08:51:36 pm »
I cant help but think of an accidental inflation while on the bike!  :D 
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Re: Safety Sphere
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 09:09:25 pm »
Awesome, but I think they borrowed the idea from the last Speed Racer movie.

Now if only the could incorporate a bungie cord that attaches to the bike, that way you can quickly return to the scene of the accident and get started whomping on the van driver.
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Re: Safety Sphere
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2011, 10:21:23 am »
Oddly enough, Italian moto-gear manufacturer Dainese is currently marketing one, the D-air® Street!  It seems a lot less cartoonish and frankly worthy of consideration in the 23 second video they have on their site.

I can't find any for sale to get an idea on price, but the Racing Suit version is available for a mere $3,800 - which seems like a lot until you compare it to the cost of medical care...
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