topic for low profile half helmets?
Cruiser
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From: Virginia
I have a full face flip-up style; best of both worlds IMHO if I am moving along at a good clip all down and locked for full coverage; riding through downtown at 25 MPH or stop lights to talk to another bike next to me it is flipped up - hot days up more than down.
Also all skulls are not created equal a Bell, HJC, and HD, seem to favor different oval or round helmet types - try the fit first in a store before ever buying online.
Also all skulls are not created equal a Bell, HJC, and HD, seem to favor different oval or round helmet types - try the fit first in a store before ever buying online.
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The OP hasn't even asked a single question yet and here you guys are giving him all the answers!
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Helmets are like safety belts. Your choice...
As stated earlier, a FF helmet offers the most protection.
Many riders choose a "half" helmet or non at all.
Not too many cruiser riders choose a "3/4" helmet.
Mostly adv or trials riders choose these.
After investigating numerous motorcycle crashes, it seems the largest influence on "survivability" with regards to "half" helmets is their inability to stay on the head during the crash. They are known to "slide" forward or back, depending on the direction of energy they take. Mostly, they slide enough to leave the skull unprotected. Your call.
Many riders choose a "half" helmet or non at all.
Not too many cruiser riders choose a "3/4" helmet.
Mostly adv or trials riders choose these.
After investigating numerous motorcycle crashes, it seems the largest influence on "survivability" with regards to "half" helmets is their inability to stay on the head during the crash. They are known to "slide" forward or back, depending on the direction of energy they take. Mostly, they slide enough to leave the skull unprotected. Your call.
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