Study reveals sharp increase in micromobility vehicle-related injuries between 2019 and 2022 - eviltoast

The rate of e-bike and powered scooter injuries surged between 2019 and 2022-- by 293 percent and 88 percent, respectively, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

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    2 months ago

    When I use my E-scooter to commute, I slide on a cheap pair of knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards, but over time they are starting to fall apart. Any recommendations on a decent protective gear including slim knee pads that I can wear under my slacks?

    I’d rather not wear them over the pants since they wrinkle the clothing.

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          1 month ago

          187 Killer Pads would probably do the trick but FYI they also sell pants that support protective inserts if you wanted to go a different route. Your weight is also a factor, the more you weigh the more substantial padding you’d want because force = mass x acceleration