Eeeek, well I hope Linda was right and that I'm a large. I'm a medium in Simpson, but the medium Stilo was way to small. I'll know Monday I guess...

 

One thing sold me on the ROUX... The emergency release feature. Oftentimes, in a worst case scenario, the actual REMOVAL OF THE HELMET from the injured/unconscious driver poses a NOT insignificant risk to the cervical spine (believe me, you do *not* want to mess with that sucker). Knowing someone can just "snap off" my helmet was sufficient to sell my (very desirable) neurological physician spouse.

 

Bob you're close by that shop in mooresville, IIRC. Might be worth asking them if they will be getting some in stock. I spoke with Don at VIR in the TMI shop and he tells me they have some in stock as well.

 

Are there any photos around with the visor up?

 

the release system didn't really impress me that much. It's way too flimsy IMO to work effectively to stabilize the head and neck during helmet removal.

 

Why is the comms adapter a male end? Kind of weird.

 

Because it's IMSA. It's Stilo that is weird, it's different than every other standard.

 

Don't think so, IMSA is usually a female end on the helmet from what I've seen.

 

Roux male plug is designed to plug directly into the wiring harness of your imsa radio system. It is opposite of other connections Out there. If you have Nascar or chatterbox, adapter plugs are available. We need to get the adapters on our site.

 

Aren't those the plugs for the ear buds?

 

Roux has wired earmuffs so ear buds are eliminated.

 

I've posted these comments on this forum before without much response. I guess with most things, people hear what they want to hear.

From '96-'00, I was a Paramedic for a large 911 EMS system. I have removed a lot of motorcycle helmets and applied more c-collars than I could ever count.

From '04-'09, I was a surgery resident at a large Level 1 trauma center. I have treated more patients with spinal injuries than I could ever count.

Safe helmet removal is NOT difficult. It is a skill/process that is taught and practiced in EMT school. In my (expert?) opinion, these helmet removal systems complicate something that is NOT complicated. I do not use one of these systems. I would rather take my chances with the good ole fashioned, tried and true, and commonly practiced method of removing a helmet.

 

Look at the photos in the post I responded to.

 

Totally agree. There is an art and science to removing a helmet safely that takes two sets of hands. Having removed god knows how many I would echo Jack's comment that more gizmos aren't a replacement for basic knowledge and skill.

I wish they had simply made the helmet lighter but I understand they are complying with trends and policies (neither of which should be confused with a good health care intervention).

The vast majority of cervical spine injuries are either mechanically/clinically stable or catastrophic - i.e. removing the helmet by whatever common sense technique isn't going to make things worse. So IMHO alot of this stuff is smoke and mirrors.

In any case, nice helmet and I'm interested

 

Jack/Matt

Do the new contraptions make the traditional method impossible?