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Mar 3, 2009 | 03:27 PM

#11

wbeem

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Originally Posted by Rocket350

I have a small grape, and it seems like every helmet I try makes me look stupid. I am starting the beleive the shell sizes are the same, and only the foam/padding thickness are diferent to make Lg Med Sm etc.

I love the skid lid, but I am looking for a shell that is DOT approved. Any recommendations on brands?

Are you buying a helmet as a piece of safety gear or as a fashion accessory? If it's the former, be GLAD for that foam because that's the part that compresses and reduces the impact upon your skull. Carbon fiber won't help you there.

Mar 3, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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millersbobber

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I also sport a carbon fiber helmet from head trip love it fits great and looks good as well.Almost everyone I ride with is getting one.You can find a dealer on ebay and will find some for a 100 dollars with shipping.

Mar 3, 2009 | 03:43 PM

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Pepsimayn

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From: Wilmington, NC

I bought a Vega XTS because some believe it to cure a lot of the mushroom head problem, haven't been home to try it out yet...

Mar 3, 2009 | 04:00 PM

#14

SPECIAL ED

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I wear a Scorpion, full face helmet, you can't look like a mushroom with a full face bucket.As an added benefit it might actually save your life in a crash.IMO a flat black full face bucket with a dark visor looks at least as cool as those skull masks you see people wearing nowadays.

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:34 PM

#15

Fastfwd

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From: Oklahoma City, OK

+1 on Headtrips carbon fiber/Kevlar……..I had a Bell Drifter before it and HATED IT! Caught wind really bad and was HUGE! I can actually look around with the Headtrips helmet and it doesn’t try to rip my head off in the wind.

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:45 PM

#16

thomaskray

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From: Carroll County, Maryland

I got a fulmer 3/4 for 50 bucks. like it pretty good. Tried almost everything and wasted a lot of money on helmets. I think this one's a keeper for me.

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:47 PM

#17

Dizzzy

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I buy '80's 3/4 shell helmets. They are thinner and you can usually find them in metal flake or something crazy at a swap meet or in someones garage.

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:49 PM

#18

mebe007

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From: Norfolk, Va

i have a fulmer ranger. its a smoothie. i like it alot but does tend to catch the wind. i also wear a shoie rf1000 but prolly gonna sell it as the graphics are a little rice rocketish from when i had the r1. not too bad though, an angel on 1 side and skulls on the other. its a diabolic 3

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Mar 3, 2009 | 08:09 PM

#19

mrperez

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I have a small nugget too. I bought several helmets and Have an HCI 3/4 helmet and love it. I also have a DOT Fiberglass half helmet that fits and looks nice. You just have to find the one that you like.