Double D or quick release helmet straps?
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Road Captain
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From: Nödinge, Sweden
Double D or quick release helmet straps?
I noticed that almost every helmet sold in USA is DD-strap. [:@]
Over here in Europe is it quick release that rules.
Is it because of DOT or why should you be forced to fumble with that awkward DD's?[8D]
Over here in Europe is it quick release that rules.
Is it because of DOT or why should you be forced to fumble with that awkward DD's?[8D]
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RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
It isn't due to DOT, my DOT lid has the quick-release (It's an NXT carbon-fiber unit).
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RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
Clammy is right - DOT has no bearing in quick release either way...only the protection thresholds of the helmet.
I prefer a quick release by far - get it adjusted how you like it, and all you need to do is click on and click off.
JB
I prefer a quick release by far - get it adjusted how you like it, and all you need to do is click on and click off.
JB
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RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
ORIGINAL: 100thRK
I like DD's myself. Of sorry you were talking about helmets!!!
I like DD's myself. Of sorry you were talking about helmets!!!
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RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
ORIGINAL: 100thRK
I like DD's myself. Of sorry you were talking about helmets!!!
I like DD's myself. Of sorry you were talking about helmets!!!
DD is what my half shell came with.
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RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
I think it mostly comes down to preferences.
As far as the quick release coming loose compared to the DD - I guess the way I see it is that if I'm wearing a half-helmet and there's enough force going on to undo the quick release...well, you get the point.
The quick release on my carbon fiber helmet and NexL are both VERY well made and you can't undo either of them by "mistake". You have to squeeze both ends of the release pretty damn well to get it to come undone. They are both very strong as well. I don't have any concerns about anything coming undone unless there is a TON of force being used - and like I said - if there is that much force going on, you have a lot more trouble on your hands than a half-helmet is going to be able to handle.
JB
As far as the quick release coming loose compared to the DD - I guess the way I see it is that if I'm wearing a half-helmet and there's enough force going on to undo the quick release...well, you get the point.
The quick release on my carbon fiber helmet and NexL are both VERY well made and you can't undo either of them by "mistake". You have to squeeze both ends of the release pretty damn well to get it to come undone. They are both very strong as well. I don't have any concerns about anything coming undone unless there is a TON of force being used - and like I said - if there is that much force going on, you have a lot more trouble on your hands than a half-helmet is going to be able to handle.
JB
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From: NYS
RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
I returned the good carbon fiber helmet and swapped it for one with d-rings. [:'(]
For me to get it snug enough, the big release plastic was either digging in my neck or jaw. D- rings takes a little longer but easier to fine tune the fit.
The advance carbon folks include the quick release at no charge and lots of folks love 'em, I didnt.
For me to get it snug enough, the big release plastic was either digging in my neck or jaw. D- rings takes a little longer but easier to fine tune the fit.
The advance carbon folks include the quick release at no charge and lots of folks love 'em, I didnt.
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From: Palmer Alaska
RE: Double D or quick release helmet straps?
Not 100% sure, but I'ld swear my buddy bought an adapter at the HD shop to make a DD into Quick Release
, not too spendy either.
Couldv'e been at one of the snow-machine shops also.
, not too spendy either.Couldv'e been at one of the snow-machine shops also.