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That said I've been riding a scooter helmet-less with shorts / T in sunnier places... lower speeds etc. but not really sure why it's different.
A work colleague, about 9 years ago, went to Vietnam on holiday and crashed a scooter whilst not wearing a helmet. Took him nearly 9 months to learn to walk again and he was still suffering from extreme short term memory loss when I left the company about 18 months after that.
No thanks.
Soul-
Totally agree. But for some reason you don't think about it when you're in those places. Plus I guess there aren't always helmets available.
I did always wear shoes though.
@jung - there are plenty of decent casual riding shoes about. I've got a pair of TCX Street Hi-tops and my mate has the TCX boots. I'd always worry that regular trainers would pop off, leaving your feet vulnerable.
hugo7
Definitely. I do when I'm cycling now too. I came off my dad's Brompton at max of 5mph and was amazed how badly I grazed my hands.
That said I've been riding a scooter helmet-less with shorts / T in sunnier places... lower speeds etc. but not really sure why it's different.