SafeTband and how it can help you.

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lights (Jan 19, 2009 at 19:54)

Wow nice,gonna be handy, ima get my hands on one of those. so should everyone. like now.

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huckoveraduck (Jan 23, 2009 at 0:26)

This is actually a good idea!!!!!!

wtt-tmr (Jan 23, 2009 at 4:58)

yeah it really is and there is a dogtag version of it and one with a usb key containing all your information regarding your health so the medics just plug it in to read it.

huckoveraduck (Jan 23, 2009 at 6:30)

I saw the dogtag/USB version at a ton of MX events and considered getting one - but I saw the dogtag as annoying to wear and easy to lose in my opinion. This however looks great! I want one!

Joe-1802 (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:25)

Great Idea. A bit of a problem if the rider has come off badly and the tag is on the back of the helmet though. You would have to move the helmet or the rider to access it. If the rider's cracked his spine (touch wood) its not going to be the best idea to try and move him. Just a thought.

Still a great idea though.

wtt-tmr (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:29)

yeah thats tru im a lifeguard and they say never touch the head in case of accidents, i would put it on my bag or even somewhere on your bike it could be good

l-lellraiser (Jan 23, 2009 at 17:41) (Below Threshold)

good idea and looks pretty sick too that kinda smith optics are those camo ones i want a pair there so nice

chochocho (Jan 23, 2009 at 18:23)

unless like if its embedded into your skin..like the bourne identity..lol

raveglia (Jan 25, 2009 at 14:11)

Just in the last couple of days I've been trying to find out my blood group to get it engraved on a dogtag or a small tatoo near my left shoulder, and now i see this by complete chance! it's a wicked idea but - as anyone who knows europe will appreaciate - they made a pretty big fuckup with the colour scheme. It's a colourblind person's First Aid - and Swiss people are generally a pretty proud bunch. It shouldnt look identical to their flag.

raveglia (Jan 25, 2009 at 14:16)

I'm just looking at a couple more pics on the company website and it really, honestly would be so easily overlooked in european resorts.

l-lellraiser (Jan 25, 2009 at 16:17) (Below Threshold)

f*cking dicks Neg- Prop me this time idk but why the hell did i get negetive proped for my last post

"good idea and looks pretty sick too
that kinda smith optics are those camo ones i want a pair there so nice"

prop system so over used

sorbet (Jan 25, 2009 at 16:28)

Or they just don't like you and you have got your balls twisted because you were negatively propped...

Nice article Laurie

frei (Jan 23, 2009 at 0:55)

Very nice idea, but why do they use the Swiss Flag for that???? Its alwas the same trouble: white Cross on red: Swiss Flag - Red Cross on white is "Help".. but Red Cross on white is not allowed for using without permission of RedCross.. so they take the swiss flag....

squishbiker (Jan 23, 2009 at 1:22)

yeah, by wearing one it kind of looks like you dig switzerland, and not exactly saying "I'm Jim and I'm allergic to penicillin." but I like it.
I just write my details on a sticker inside my helmet. 2cents

akozz (Jan 23, 2009 at 1:48)

probably because red/white cross/background is associate with first aid, medic etc. this kind of "help" things

dikkeshit (Jan 23, 2009 at 3:59)

Savoie ftw!

frei (Jan 23, 2009 at 5:02)

not really Savoie, as the flag of Savoie has a cross who goes till the border of the flag.. ;-)

laurie1 Mod (Jan 23, 2009 at 9:37)

To squishbiker:

No EMTs or patrollers would ever risk taking your helmet off if you were involved in a bad crash. They will immobilize you with a neck brace and put you on a backboard with your helmet still on and taped to the backboard squeezed between towels or something similar so you cannot move your head/neck and do further damage (purposely or accidentally). The idea behind SafeTband is to keep it on the outside so that people can gain access to your vital information.

skierdud89 (Jan 24, 2009 at 20:36)

exactly. and in the process they will probably remove your backpack or goggles and...

nato (Jan 25, 2009 at 21:30)

I am on the local hills ski patrol and we DO remove helmets when needed to check and secure the patient.

stephbowcycle (Jan 26, 2009 at 12:42)

I've been doing bike/ski patrol at our local hill for a few years, and if I saw someone wearing that on their helmet, I would assume it meant that they know first aid - NOT that it's holding their personal info. We use crosses to identify ourselves on our gear and I don't think the red pouch really communicates to others that there's important info on the inside of it. Interesting idea, but not sure if it really does the trick in this case. It might be better than nothing, but it's really "iffy" in my opinion for the chances of it working.

javzx7 (Jan 23, 2009 at 11:34)

A good way to make it more universal would be if every resort that runs uplifts could give them away when you purchase your lift ticket that way their people know what to look for in case of an accident, also could mean lower insurance rates for them showing that they are investing in rider safety. That's my opinion.

dirt-rida-68 (Jan 27, 2009 at 6:14)

Great idea... don't know if u would have it on your helmet tho, cuz anyone that has any idea about first aid knows if u find someone lying on the ground unconscious you DO NOT move there head... that includes taking helmet and goggles off because a spinal cord does not take much to break.

a better symbol could be used tho, it needs to grab people's eye at any time of day/night because if you are riding alone you will never know what time you will b found!

cmcrawfo (Jan 23, 2009 at 4:54)

As a medical professional I would say to Jim ... Jim if you want people to know your allergic to penicillin you should wear a medic alert tag. Medic alert is accepted and recognized by the medical comunity. And that dope little red tab with the white cross just looks like some random logo or part of the gear, I agree with frlls .... for it to work it needs to be more obvious. I know guys that use luggage tags for the personal info .... you know so you can contact next of kin when some finds your body all messed up on a trail. but its better than nothing, and anything that will help me notify some ones next of kin is great. Its also a good tip to let they guys you ride with know if you have any serious medical conditions or allergies.

elkabanshee (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:13)

Great idea, but it must be universal for every sport. When you take your cpr first aid training they should have one there so people know what to look for. If I came across a guy in the ditch un-concious after he just rolled his atv or sled, I don't think I would have taken the time to look at the little red cross. But I guess it's not intended for that situation, my job would be to get help. Medics can look at the cross. Meh, good article

dingo-dave (Jan 23, 2009 at 11:47)

Interesting...

Here's another safety tip! Unlike those guys in the pictures... if you feel the need to wear full body armour then you should probably be wearing a full-face helmet too. What's worse? A scrapped elbow or a scrapped face?

enduro06 (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:05)

Hhaha so true...

frlls (Jan 23, 2009 at 2:17)

its a good idea but if ive just found some biker in need of help and i need to find these sort of details tha last place im going to look is the little red tag on hid helmet... even if it has the cross or whatever. maybe it needs some writing on the outside that says "emergency imformation" to make it more obvious? i dont know, im no designer but i dont think that it would work the way its intended...

Nikolais (Jan 23, 2009 at 4:25)

Well now you do know - HAHAHAHA Kidding. It is a great idea.

laurie1 Mod (Jan 23, 2009 at 9:31)

The white cross on a red background is a pretty universal symbol. It is an internationally recognized symbol. I mean look at your local ski patrollers and see what is on their jackets. Normally, it is a dark jacket (red or black for private patrollers not associated with the public but are staff at the resort) with a white cross on it.

roadrashmtb (Jan 23, 2009 at 8:35)

Don't mean to derail, but also check out www.roadid.com I use the FIXX ID because they will always be removing jewelry so they'll find it.

enduro06 (Jan 23, 2009 at 13:56)

That RoadID is a way more solid idea. Thanks man, I just ordered mine. If I ever need it I give you mad props dude...

The medical cross one doesn't quite do it for me. It looks to much like a sticker or a patch. Now, if my sister who was a paramedic would have mentioned it to me I would have trusted it. She hasn't even heard of this (had to give her a shout before I ordered it), she has heard of ROADID though. Check it out.... I doubt you will be sorry...

www.roadid.com

hindropper (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:48)

this is not a SafeTband, it is SWITZERLAND!!! the redcross is a red cross on a white background. and this one is the national flag of switzerland = white cross on a red background.

duck FL Mod (Jan 19, 2009 at 19:57)

Nice, that's really sweet. Great idea to have with you on the trail, especially if some don't carry a wallet/I.D with them while riding. Nice article L-dawg.

crashdad (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:25)

How many people ride with no identification? How many leave there wallet locked in there vehical when they ride . I spent 13 years with search and rescue. Any form of identification is better than none.

aniyn (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:48)

I always ride with my care card in my bag. Came in handy once so far.

nishnash (Jan 23, 2009 at 10:19)

Its a great idea, and reading some of the comments reminded me of something.... I have my St. Johns wilderness first aid and one of the first things we were taught was that we are not to move the crash victims head if they are hurt with an unknown injury. Ok sure its ok to do if they have a broken leg or something and are concius. But standard procedure if the victim is unconcius is to NOT move the head, and make sure the toungue isn't down their throat. Since the safety band is on the back, you would not have access to it. Therefore making it redundant. It isn't so much a problem with the product as a problem with the location of it. Funny how a velcro strap needs instructions lol.

rodus (Jan 23, 2009 at 0:17)

good idea, should have been made already...
also less chance to get shot, coz you wear the cross

willmajor (Jan 24, 2009 at 5:03)

what if your a type one diabetic, noones gonna know when you're out on the floor. you can't exactly keep it in check before you leave can you

DeityNike (Jan 23, 2009 at 9:14)

Tough call ... I think everyone should ride with a buddy in case of hardcore crashes and remind your buddy of your medical conditions before heading out.

laurie1 Mod (Jan 23, 2009 at 9:22)

Sometimes, you get separated from your riding partner or partners and just wait for them at the bottom of the chairlift. Some riders like to do different runs or different lines so they just agree to meet at the bottom of the run or an intersection in the trail or something like that.

enduro06 (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:02)

Yeah I have broken my ribs before and I was the last guy in line, I laid there for quite awhile with no one around so.... No one knew where I was until I turned up at first aid (I had to ride down, I couldn't just sit there, I was going into shock)... I was barely coherent, and very delusional when I got down... It doesn't hurt to have another method of relaying important info to people that can help you...

flyordie3 (Jan 25, 2009 at 8:19)

Wolverine from the X-man wouldn't need one of those because he heels by himself.

el-shreddo (Jan 23, 2009 at 11:23)

I know how to do DIY that. So no need to order one, yet I think itÂ´s an awesome and useful idea!

biscuito (Jan 23, 2009 at 13:21)

very patriotic if you are swiss. seems a bit of a gimmick though in my oppinion, but i'm sure it will help save people- like those posh watches with the tracking thing (bit of a gimmick but helpful)

Brebert (Jan 24, 2009 at 17:53)

very handi, maney people should be purchasing.

zune (Jan 19, 2009 at 20:12)

Sick article Laurie, I'm glad you linked me to that site. I'll probably order one!

d0w13r (Jan 23, 2009 at 6:11)

My girlfriend rides horses and has had exacty the same thing for years.

cesarmusic (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:32)

Just ordered one, thanks!!

TheReaper (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:43)

really good idea, but i agree with what many of you have said it needs to be more noticable

laurie1 Mod (Jan 23, 2009 at 17:55)

Considering that all first responders do the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) check first, if this were around the area of your head or torso where they look, it is noticeable! Like I said before, it is a pretty universal symbol...

nouser (Jan 24, 2009 at 14:30)

i actuly might get 1 cos i crash quite alot ol just in case i get k o'd

pandafoo69 (Jan 25, 2009 at 6:01)

What a good idea ! I just ordered two !!

northwestdhdad (Jan 25, 2009 at 13:31)

These should be in the Pinkbike store.......

mtbdriver (Jan 30, 2009 at 8:44)

WAHOOOO, recieved mine today ... looks nice.

zoliee (Jan 23, 2009 at 7:04)

good idea...

benchwarmer (Jan 23, 2009 at 0:42)

good idea , even when you go snowboarding

mtbdriver (Jan 23, 2009 at 8:55)

I ordered one right away, I think it's great idear. Nice

llessurretneprac (Jan 23, 2009 at 11:13)

10 dollars for a piece of velcro.... wow

machaut FL (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:29)

I like the O'neal helmet the best

keiroz (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:35)

I have one, love it! Btw, awesome idea!

Downhiller-13 (Jan 24, 2009 at 20:23)

good idea

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taskmgr (Jan 23, 2009 at 17:13)

lame. its not going to save your life. and its only good if your riding alone which is retarded anyways for the most part. and if you with friends they already know you and where you live and what your allergic too etc.

crzyirishman (Jan 23, 2009 at 18:47)

Not all of the guys that you ride with are going to know what your allergies are. And even if they did theres no guarantee that they are going to remember them if an emergency situation comes up. So dont say that its not going to save your life because a similar product saved mine. So stop talking.

taskmgr (Jan 23, 2009 at 20:58)

lol. weak bud. weak.

taskmgr (Jan 23, 2009 at 21:00) (Below Threshold)

and im pretty sure im not retarded enough to take the proper precautions to keep my alergies in check before i go out on an adventure.

crzyirishman (Jan 23, 2009 at 22:42)

Yeah well if ur unconscious u might have a tough time conveying those allergies to the guys trying to save ur sorry ass. Just something you may want to consider.

northwestdhdad (Jan 25, 2009 at 13:38)

What's retarded about 'riding alone'? Who says your riding a populated trail and you come upon a person who went OTB and is out cold. I've experienced this. The guy was snoring and unresponsive. I stabilized him- called 911 and got his ass out. Nothing lame about that story is there? He's now a huge contributer to our trails.

Makripper- A great man once said: "I'd rather be silent and considered an idiot before I state my opinion and make myself known as an idiot"

taskmgr (Jan 25, 2009 at 16:42)

and that doesn't make you a great man.... your not going to convince me to not plan ahead instead of getting one of these and thinking you can do anything and your invincible but i appreciate you guys trying.