Can you use a Hövding when riding a Onewheel (Head airbag)

Oskar Fällman

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Onewheel Hovding

Hövding is the airbag helmet design for bicycles. ”The world’s safest bicycle helmet isn’t a helmet”.

No, Hövding is not guaranteed to work on an Onewheel. It’s only intended to be worn when riding a standard two-wheeled bicycle in urban environments and on main roads. [r]

Hövding filed for bankruptcy at the end of 20231. The board of Hövding Sverige AB announced that it had submitted a bankruptcy application on 21 December 2023 to the Malmö district court1. The reason for the bankruptcy filing was a sales freeze imposed by the Swedish Consumer Agency on 1 November 2023, followed by a permanent sales freeze and recall for the product Hövding 3 on 15 December 20231. Despite a successful appeal in the Administrative Court, which overturned the Swedish Consumer Agency’s decision and allowed the Hövding 3 to be sold again, the company stated that the actions of the Swedish Consumer Agency were so “extensive and damaging” that the board could not see a basis for continuing the company1.

I was part of the beta tester for the Hövding 3. I must say I loved using the ”helmet” during my cycle rides. Sadly I didn’t get to keep the sample and the price was a bit too much for my student budget at that time. Yes, I did know people working in the RnD department at Hövding.

It has like everything its pros and cons, sadly not used for Onewheeling, and even if it would work I don’t think I would use one. The cost for a crash I too much and you will expect crashing and falling when riding the Onewheel. That’s part of the float life.

A bicycle helmet should also get replaced after every hit, the thing is that Hövding will deploy even if your head is not going to hit the ground. A skate helmet will have taken a few light hits and should be replaced it if it takes a BAD hit.

Uncertain check my safety gear list to see what I use daily when commuting to work or riding for fun.

About Oskar Fällman

Oskar Fällman, founder of FallmanTech, is a seasoned Onewheel rider and a visionary system engineer with a master's in Industrial Management and Engineering from Lunds University. With thousands of miles under his belt, Oskar combines technical expertise with a passion for technology and innovation. As a leader in the Onewheel community, he not only rides Onewheel's but also prioritizes safety, new innovations and the growth of the sport. As a system engineer he also holds a multiple patents and innovations. LinkedIn, Academia profile, Contact, Twitter, Patents.