1/2 helmet / ears
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From: Southeast Texas
Bought a 3/4 helmet for winter riding,I get twice the amount of wind noise in that sucker than I ever got from my 1/2.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Vancouver
I have the same problem , I own three or four (don't ask why ) half helmets and they are all the same. underneath the liner is a type of high density foam that will crush if you work it with your thumb and create a pocket for ears to slip into , works for me .
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Its not. The styrofoam liner gets hard and wont absorb an impact after a few years. Google it and see what you find out about replacing helmets.
I am not to going to tell someone what to wear but just sayin the protection may not be he thinks it is
Last edited by beaner; Mar 31, 2012 at 06:48 PM.
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From: Georgia
I'm with you, I love the half helmet but got sunburn every year on my face. Went to a full face, then a modular and couldn't stand to wear them. Bought the Harley 3/4 with the drop down sunshield and it's the best of both worlds. Gives you the feeling of freedom like the half but protests against the elements too. I'm sold on 3/4 right now.