Half Helmet Problem At Higher Speed

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Aug 2, 2017 | 09:11 AM

#31

QNman

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

First off, you are wearing the wrong size "helmet." (I used quotes there as a half helmet offers the same protection as a peanut shell.)
Next, what's with this "German style" helmet? You trying out for the next "Hogan's Hero's" movie? Do you ride a BMW or DKW?

Got the spike on your head to "look menacing?" Cops can use that as "probable cause" just FYI.

Get a 3/4 helmet (at least) from a reputable mfr.

Work your way up to the ultimate...a FF helmet.

edit~ Actually, I just re-read your original post again, verbatim. Might be too late on the helmet thingy altogether...

Wow. Who wizzed in your coffee this morning?

Aug 2, 2017 | 09:49 AM

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Redoilokie

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Originally Posted by QNman

Wow. Who wizzed in your coffee this morning?

Don't question the ATGATT guys. EVER!

Aug 2, 2017 | 09:53 AM

#33

Topwater

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Could this be the problem?

Aug 2, 2017 | 10:01 AM

#34

Redoilokie

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Originally Posted by DR.M3TAL

Hi

I bought a German style half helmet . It fits my head really good but at higher speed like around 50-55 mph the wind pull it back a little and it kind of goes behind my head .

Im I the only one experiencing this ? Anyone got tips ? And if its all good for you could you share me a link to your Half helm ?

I had an other non German style half helm before and it was doing the same and thats why I changed for an other . Maybe its normal I guess ?

Thank you !

Does yours have the horns? They add an aerodynamic effect that keeps the helmet firmly planted in the center of your melon.

Aug 2, 2017 | 10:25 AM

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dDavid

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Get a 3/4 helmet (at least) from a reputable mfr.

If he wears a German helmet, he may not know any reputable ****** fr's.

/just sayin'

Aug 2, 2017 | 10:42 AM

#36

6 gun

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If you are going to wear a helmet wear a quality helmet, there may be someone that loves you.

Aug 2, 2017 | 11:08 AM

#37

QNman

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From: St. Charles, MO

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Originally Posted by Redoilokie

Don't question the ATGATT guys. EVER!

LMFAO!

My ride... my danger... my skin... my choice. Honestly, I respect those who CHOOSE to ride ATGATT, but the proselytizers and evangelizers make me want to throat punch someone.

Aug 2, 2017 | 11:39 AM

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Halojumper

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Got the spike on your head to "look menacing?" Cops can use that as "probable cause" just FYI.

Probable cause for what, that he's gonna run into somebody and impale them?

I experienced the same thing when the Army switched over to the German style kevlars. As a jumpmaster, when I would push my body out the door for spotting obstacles and panels, I noticed with the new helmets that the wind would pull it back like OP described and it felt like it was gonna break my neck. Of course it didn't and we all just got used to it, but that was one thing I surely did not like about them.

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