Same here on the Daytona half helmet. Fits nice and it's light. Like others have said limited protection and we all know that but just too hot in summer for full face. Thinking of buying a full face for late fall riding though.

 

I see you prefaced your post with knowing the limitations of a half helemt . Just for conversation, the Brazilians did a study where they concluded that wearing no helmet was actually safer than wearing a 1/2 helmet , interesting data . Try the Akoury helmet , they make a really light weight version made of carbon fiber for about $140.00 . It also has the DOT approval . Really looks cool and will make you legal in the Nanny States .

 

Bell Pit Boss is a nice helmet. It offers some practical benefits--Sun brow works great and isn't overdone like others. Interchangeable drop-down shields are great. I pop in the clear one for day riding as I use prescription sunglasses. It helps on the highway when riding without a windshield. With the ear pads on, the helmet is pretty quiet for a half helmet. A lot of the whistling noise is gone. Without the ear pads, it's pretty loud. It is also priced fairly IMO.

 

I did a quick search and found that the premium helmet manufacturers that I could think of (Arai, Shoei and Schuberth) don't even offer "half helmets". Interesting ...

 

Just arrived today from Revzila. A HJC IS-Cruiser Half helmet purchased for my SO. Good looking, well padded helmet with vents and a drop down visor. However, it should really becalled a 5/8 helmet because, unlike most half helmets, the shape of this one actually drops down so the ears are fully enclosed by the shell. Can't offer an opinion if that makes it any safer, but should help with sound control. Picked the size based on her head measurements as listed in the sizing charts...fit was perfect. Price was right and free shipping.

 

I also have a Daytona half helmet that I am happy with for what it is. I bought it because it fit me well and is light weight, and was in stock at the local indy bike dealer. I like it for short rides in the summer, and sometime take it along as a second helmet on road trips. I also have a Bell with a drop down visor that is a size small. It seems like a nice helmet. I picked it up to have as an extra for my wife or daughters but it has been worn maybe twice. My girls prefer the full face for noise and protection.

 

 

I like the HJC brand and have a half helmet from them.

Another problem with half helmets is that most people don't like them because the padding makes them much wider than novelty helmets. People say that they look like a Martian.

 

Been using a Bell Pit Boss the last few years. The adjustable plastic headband (think hard hat) now pops apart sometimes. So I just got an LS2 Rebellion. Lightweight, retractable shield flips down easier than the Pit Boss and more comfortable in my opinion. It also leaves more room behind the shield if I use it for whatever glasses I also happen to be wearing. Has a ratcheting buckle like my 3/4 Nolan, which I like better than D rings. There is a vent that can be open/closed at the top, but the few times I've worn the helmet so far it's effect is negligible. It's set up to snap in LinkIn Ridepal bluetooth if you like that sort of thing.
$169 most everyplace but I did find and buy mine online from The Helmet Shop in Daytona Beach for $152 & free shipping.