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  1. Here in Sweden we have airbag helmets... by jools33 · · Score: 1 · on Science and Bicycling Meet In a New Helmet Design (arstechnica.com)

    Here in Sweden we have airbag deployable helmets, you wear them like a collar over your shoulders, and should you fall off the airbag will deploy. The only issue then is that once used in an accident, you will need to buy a new one, but they are less cumbersome than a helmet, and so often preferred by city cyclists.

  2. Re:Shocking! Now add shock absorbers. by drinkypoo · · Score: 1 · on Scientists Discover How To Stop Luggage From Toppling On the Race Through the Airport (theguardian.com)

    I think realistically you stick with the rollerblade wheels. They are ultra-common in luggage, and they support an immense load for their mass. They're capable on good-quality sidewalks, which should already at least get you to the taxi, car rental, etc. And then you just need an airbag for your head.

    OK, I finally broke down and googled it and it looks like you can just buy one, they are apparently sold out of the carry-on version but it's only 249 euros. Probably it is smarter to just buy one than dick around trying to make one, that's not very much money compared to what a halfway decent suitcase costs anyway. Then again, I did spend only forty bucks on mine...

  3. Re:I'm personally way more interested in Hövd by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Building a Better Bike Helmet Out of Paper

    The name is Hövding and it's an "Airbag bicycle helmet". It's developed by some team in Skåne, Sweden. Looks really cool.

    You and I have very different ideas of what looks cool.

  4. I'm personally way more interested in Hövding by Picardo85 · · Score: 4, Interesting · on Building a Better Bike Helmet Out of Paper

    The name is Hövding and it's an "Airbag bicycle helmet". It's developed by some team in Skåne, Sweden. Looks really cool.

  5. Re:those all look very hot (temperature, I mean) by Xemu · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Is There a Good Device Holster?

    Give me a bike helmet with lots of vents.

    Sir, What you want is a HÖVDING helmet. All air! Lots of ventilation!
    http://www.hovding.com/en/

    Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with HOVDING. I just think it's a cool product.

  6. Invisible Bike Helmet from Sweden by ryzvonusef · · Score: 1 · on To Encourage Biking, Lose the Helmets

    This topic reminded me of what two swede women cooked up as a third option of sorts:

    http://www.hovding.com/en/how/
    In action:
    http://www.hovding.com/en/film/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kZGTOLBvek

    It's not that invisible actually. But I liked the concept (actually I was thinking this would be amazing addition to regular helmets for speed bikers and formula one racers)

  7. Invisible Bike Helmet from Sweden by ryzvonusef · · Score: 1 · on To Encourage Biking, Lose the Helmets

    This topic reminded me of what two swede women cooked up as a third option of sorts:

    http://www.hovding.com/en/how/
    In action:
    http://www.hovding.com/en/film/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kZGTOLBvek

    It's not that invisible actually. But I liked the concept (actually I was thinking this would be amazing addition to regular helmets for speed bikers and formula one racers)