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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Default Hells Bells Custom Helmets....

So this evening I am channel surfing as nothing is on, that I care to watch. When I hit ABC and see a motorcycle helmet being worn by a man in a suit. WTF? I say to myself. I saw this helmet in the back of AIM. Turns out the show is Shark Tank. A show apparently where business owners pitch their product to a panel of potential investors. In return the investor, of course, has a "stake" in the business.

The product is Hells Bells Helmets. Anyone who has read or subscribes to AIM has to have seen the ads for this product. The owner(s) claim they are going to make a profit in this million dollar industry with a 3-D graphic, non-DOT (some DOT), half helmet. They, the owners, netted a fish to buy into this company.

Question; Anyone here own one, or would you ever purchase one? I, honestly, do not think this product is something for me. I am curious about the masses here and what you think. As it was pitched as something that was going to corner the market on Motorcycle helmets.

http://www.hellsbellscustoms.com/
 
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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I don't own one, but I do think they look cool. But, I have yet to spend more than $15 on a helmet.
 
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Saw the show, saw the helmets going for $175. Looks like something hard to get the bugs out of. But its different and different can be good.
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Oooh, I want this one to go with my vest...



Hey Dutch, looking foward to Season 3?
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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Not for me. Thumbs down.
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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I dont think so. 3 words, "trying too hard".
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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If yer gonna wear a helmet, wear a real helmet
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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Not for me......but we only wear to head into CA or NV.
 
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I got a HellsBells helmet. The model with the Iron Cross. Its a good solid helmet. I'd say buy it and enjoy. You only got ONE head.
 
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