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Wearing helmets 24-Nov-2005 At 1:34:19 AM Rich

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I haven't read all the posts cos I came in late so sorry if I'm doubling up..
I reckon it's great if people wear helmets all the time, certainly safer I guess. Personally I wear a helmet on trad and leave it at home for sport.
Don't know if anyone mentioned that even if there is minimal chance of rockfall, on trad, if you fall and your top piece pulls, there is a high potential for you to spin out of control and potentially smack into the rock. So as well as rockfall and potentially more dangerous falls, thats the other reason for wearing on trad.
for those that bump their head.. like others mentioned, that's their kinesthetic awareness (i think) or awareness of your body in space. I can't remember the last time i bumped my head without a helmet but have certainly done it with one.