DOT vs. Novelty
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From: New Jerzee
RE: DOT vs. Novelty
HI,
Was wondering if anyone actually owns and has worn the above mentioned ACC dot helmet and what their opinion is on it. As I am considering purchasing one . RIde Safe!
Thanks,
Frank
Was wondering if anyone actually owns and has worn the above mentioned ACC dot helmet and what their opinion is on it. As I am considering purchasing one . RIde Safe!
Thanks,
Frank
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RE: DOT vs. Novelty
Hey SuperGlide.....
I can give a big thumbs up on both the ACC helmets. I bought one of each. The wife wears the DOT and I wear the non-DOT. I bought the two with the intention of returning one of them and doing an exchange. But as it turns out we each liked the different one. The DOT is a tad bit larger than the non but not by much. It just turned out the no-DOT fit me better and was more comfortable...same with my wife on the DOT fitting for her.
I would not hesitate to buy another one if need be.
Hope this helps,
Brian
I can give a big thumbs up on both the ACC helmets. I bought one of each. The wife wears the DOT and I wear the non-DOT. I bought the two with the intention of returning one of them and doing an exchange. But as it turns out we each liked the different one. The DOT is a tad bit larger than the non but not by much. It just turned out the no-DOT fit me better and was more comfortable...same with my wife on the DOT fitting for her.
I would not hesitate to buy another one if need be.
Hope this helps,
Brian
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From: Tulsa, Ok
RE: DOT vs. Novelty
I have no experience with the ACC brand but I love the NXT carbon fiber with visor. In my opinion it is one of the lightest and best fitting helmets I have owned. I used to wear one of the HD helmets and I would experience a lot of wind noise and turbulence with it. The NXT is narrower and cuts nicely through the wind nicely. Be sure to try one on for proper fit. They run a little small. I ended up with a Medium+ and I usually wear a Med in others.
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RE: DOT vs. Novelty
I have accumulated probably 6 or 7 helmets over time. The ACC non DOT is the helmet of choice. Excellent fit and secure enough for me. It was cold last week and I put the full coverage HD on only to remove it in favor of the ACC and Schampa mask. Once you wear a good ACC, it's hard to wear anything else.
Jeff
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
RE: DOT vs. Novelty
ORIGINAL: pilot1996
I was looking at novelty helmets for when I ride into CA...I came to the conclusion that if I'm going to wear one, it might as well be capable of doing it's job. I would recommend shopping until you find a DOT that you like. Seems like if you are going to bother with it, you might as well get something out of it.
Mac
I was looking at novelty helmets for when I ride into CA...I came to the conclusion that if I'm going to wear one, it might as well be capable of doing it's job. I would recommend shopping until you find a DOT that you like. Seems like if you are going to bother with it, you might as well get something out of it.
Mac
Friendly reminder:
If you are in the military, then REGARDLESS OF RANK, you are REQUIRED to wear a DOT helmet at ALL times, along with gloves, boots, long sleeve shirt, pants, etc. IT'S NOT AN OPTION!!!!!!
joe
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From: N. IL
RE: DOT vs. Novelty
I have that helmet in the glossy black...... I really like that zip off thingy...cuts down on the wind noise and feels cozy...when I wear it[sm=guilty.gif]
It does kinda make me look like an alien cause the shell seems so big!
I wear an XS..
MG
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It does kinda make me look like an alien cause the shell seems so big!
I wear an XS..
MG
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