helmets
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Maryland
I don't know... But I've seen a few folks take this to the extreme the other way. In their efforts not to have the mushroom head look they get these helmets that look goofy (in the other extreme) in how conforming they are to their skull. Saw a dude with a big fat head the other day with such a helmet. Can't think of a good way to describe it... But what came to mind was that it looked like he was wearing some kind of perverse prophylactic on his head.
Point being - I wouldn't get too caught up into the mushroom head look thing. Granted I wouldn't care to have a helmet that was extreme in that regard either. But I would look for a decent helmet somewhere in the middle that still has decent functionality. In my opinion it's safer and looks better - and smarter.
Point being - I wouldn't get too caught up into the mushroom head look thing. Granted I wouldn't care to have a helmet that was extreme in that regard either. But I would look for a decent helmet somewhere in the middle that still has decent functionality. In my opinion it's safer and looks better - and smarter.
Last edited by T^2; May 12, 2017 at 07:53 PM.
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From: Sacramento, CA.
https://akouryhelmets.com/ I have AK88. Their size chart is spot-on & quality is great. Non Mushroom Head!!!
Stage I
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From: Utah
Owe my life to a Daytona Skull Cap
Do some searching. We have gone round and round with this. Just keep in mind that a low profile skull cap helmet even if it's d.o.t. is still truly worthless as a helmet. The only true helmet is a DOT/ SNELL. Make sure you have plenty of life insurance and medical. Quality of life sucks when you can't scratch your nose let alone your ***.
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From: Great State of Canada
I ran my bike into a truck turning left in front of me at highway speed while I was going 55. Should have died but I'm stronger now than ever. Guaranteed I'd have died without a helmet. No, a half shell isnt ideal, but it literally saved my life. If size is keeping you from a helmet, take a half shell over nothing.
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.
https://akouryhelmets.com/ I have AK88. Their size chart is spot-on & quality is great. Non Mushroom Head!!!
As stated above awesome helmets, Dot and comfortable. JR
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https://akouryhelmets.com/ I have AK88. Their size chart is spot-on & quality is great. Non Mushroom Head!!!
And, the first thing that will come to mind when you get it in your hands is - cheap Chinese junk. They aren't worth $20 and probably cost less than 5 in materials.
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https://akouryhelmets.com/ I have AK88. Their size chart is spot-on & quality is great. Non Mushroom Head!!!