solid tire

After a recent 25 MPH front tire blow-out that resulted in a spectacular crash and some injuries, I am wondering if anyone has any experience using solid rubber (airless) tires instead of the usual air filled tube/tire combination. Or has anyone ever used one of those solid rubber tubes...

I've been lookin' for quality airless cruiser tires. Anybody seen any? So far, i've only heard bad things about airless(solid tires). People have said on reviews, that they com out of the rim on some rough bumps, thay they are rough, squishy, and it feels like your pedalling thru sand on...