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Nov 29, 2010 | 01:33 PM

dortiz

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Helmet Advice

Looking for a lighter helmet and todays Cyber Monday. Saw this on Leatherup who has 15% off.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...et/147798.html

Thoughts? Anything similar out there for a better deal or lighter?

Thanks

Nov 29, 2010 | 01:37 PM

Mike T

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That's a good price for a carbon-fiber helmet.

Nov 29, 2010 | 01:47 PM

tx-skydiver

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If it doesn't say HD on it then you shouldn't buy it. We will all laugh at you for wearing a non-branded item. ;-)

Looks good to me. Decent price. Grab it.

Nov 29, 2010 | 01:55 PM

71FLH

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I got the HCI version of the carbon fiber 1/2 helmet. I'm not making a statement for or against either, only that carbon fiber is the way to go if you want light weight. The one your looking at is about 1/2 what I paid. Looks like a good deal.

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:07 PM

YeOldeStonecat

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Wow that is a great price and the style I'm looking for. Wonder if that "Outlaw" white lettering label on the back can be hidden somehow....black sharpie? I don't mind the DOT approved label....just the word "Outlaw" makes me think I'm going for an image look..like "bad to the bone" or something.

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:24 PM

dortiz

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Sizing

Ok...their chart has Med up to 22.8 and large starting at 23.2 and my head measures 23, right in the middle. Which way do you guys tend to err on?

Nov 29, 2010 | 04:17 PM

daleg3556

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dortiz

http://www.hjc-helmets.com/product/SUL524631-ATT.html

I have been using this helmet for about 2 years and highly recommend. 700 mile days are no problem, I don't know it's there. I believe you get what you pay for. The one your are looking at is a low price because it looks cheap. It all depends on what you are looking for and how much you are willing to spend. In addition to DOT the helmet is also Snell approved, which I believe is much more rigorous than DOT.

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Nov 29, 2010 | 04:59 PM

BassCatcher

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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

That is a nice helmet with a good price. It shows a list price as $129 with a sale price of $69. I didn't see anything on that page about a cyber Monday discount of 15% off??

Nov 29, 2010 | 05:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YeOldeStonecat

. Wonder if that "Outlaw" white lettering label on the back can be hidden somehow....black sharpie? I don't mind the DOT approved label....just the word "Outlaw" makes me think I'm going for an image look..like "bad to the bone" or something.

I agree! I do believe all of the stuff like that is sticker--in this case clear with white letters. My current 3 helmets are, anyway. I wish I needed another helmet. That is a super deal.