Full Face Helmet - First Time
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From: Kalifornia
I've told here many times of my Fire Chief buddy's opinion on motorcycle helmets. When they get a motorcycle down call, if the rider has no helmet or half helmet, they assume dead. 3/4 helmet is sever face damage. Neck damage with a full face.
The highway patrol around here switch to full face helmets when they saw data that showed 3/4 helmets come off the rider in falls faster than 50 MPH.
I've always worn a FF and it feels real weird when I take the bike just around the block w/o the helmet to check something. I also typically ride without the shield because it's a lot cooler. Yes, a bug does nail me once in a while. But, it's worth it in Oklahoma heat.
Beary
The highway patrol around here switch to full face helmets when they saw data that showed 3/4 helmets come off the rider in falls faster than 50 MPH.
I've always worn a FF and it feels real weird when I take the bike just around the block w/o the helmet to check something. I also typically ride without the shield because it's a lot cooler. Yes, a bug does nail me once in a while. But, it's worth it in Oklahoma heat.
Beary
Is it as noisy as Qualifier DLX?
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From: MS
I've never used a DLX so i really couldn't say. The SRT to me is not super noisy. I wear ear buds when I ride and even with the shield cracked I can hear my music fine without having to crank it up.
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From: Kalifornia
I get a lot of my stuff at Cyclegear. They have hundreds of helmets in stock, and handle some very expensive brands. The manage there tells me there is not much difference in noise levels, no matter the cost, at least for the modular models. I will not use a regular FF helmet. At least when I gas up, in the summer, I can get SOME cool air on my face. Also when talking to someone face to face, without taking it off, which is a PITA.
I have not tested other brands, so cannot confirm, but he says he has. Otherwise he would be trying to get me to upgrade.
I have not tested other brands, so cannot confirm, but he says he has. Otherwise he would be trying to get me to upgrade.
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From: MS
I get a lot of my stuff at Cyclegear. They have hundreds of helmets in stock, and handle some very expensive brands. The manage there tells me there is not much difference in noise levels, no matter the cost, at least for the modular models. I will not use a regular FF helmet. At least when I gas up, in the summer, I can get SOME cool air on my face. Also when talking to someone face to face, without taking it off, which is a PITA.
I have not tested other brands, so cannot confirm, but he says he has. Otherwise he would be trying to get me to upgrade.
I have not tested other brands, so cannot confirm, but he says he has. Otherwise he would be trying to get me to upgrade.
I don't listen to my music super loud. It's more on the level of background music. Still gotta here those pipes 😎