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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Hey all. Looking for recommendations on a small DOT half helmet. My standard size helmet makes me look ridiculous and I need a lid for spring. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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I'm more than happy with my AK88. Sorry, not the best pics, but should be enough.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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I wear a Bell Shorty and I look like an egghead with it on but it's pretty comfy. I have a friend that wears a Vega and it looks better. The Vega lacks the padding that my Bell has, but I've worn Bell helmets for years.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Whenever low profile helmets are mentioned, the AK88 is the one that's mentioned the most. It'd be the one I'd get for going back and forth from work. Wearing a 3/4 for 6 miles is a bit much.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
Whenever low profile helmets are mentioned, the AK88 is the one that's mentioned the most. It'd be the one I'd get for going back and forth from work. Wearing a 3/4 for 6 miles is a bit much.

you can crash (hope not ) in 6miles...
how much do you love your head at 6 miles ,or 600 miles?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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So you can look more ridiculous in a q-tip toy helmet and lose any protection to boot?

Good luck on your own.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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I wear a Daytona. It's nice and meets the DOT requirement. Supposedly the thinnest one out there that does.
 
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Thanks guys...just googled the ak88 and it looks like what I need.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Wait now I saw the Daytona...looks good too
 
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Got the Daytona. Like it.
 
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