Last night I fell. I use a motorcycle helmet. I think I was sliding on the ground for about 4 or 5 meters.
The helmet did not touch the ground, but if it had, it would have prevent countless scrapes in my face or scalp. Not deadly fractures, but something painful and probably disfiguring.
My point is: a proper helmet (think BMX) prevents a lot more than fractures.
The gloves surely had a lot of work to do as well, and saved my left hand from any scratches.
The helmet did not touch the ground, but if it had, it would have prevent countless scrapes in my face or scalp. Not deadly fractures, but something painful and probably disfiguring.
My point is: a proper helmet (think BMX) prevents a lot more than fractures.
The gloves surely had a lot of work to do as well, and saved my left hand from any scratches.