Helmets
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RE: Helmets
Well, there happens to be a dealer in town, so I went and tried a couple on. They're VERY light, and comfortable. And they have a much lower profile than any other 1/2 helmets I've seen. They're also cheaper than many of the larger "Great Gazoo" helmets I've seen/tried on!
I will be buying one for when I get my Night Train.
Cheers!
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I will be buying one for when I get my Night Train.
Cheers!
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He ya'll, I just run across this post elsewhere and thought it important enough to post here...
On NXT Helmets...
On NXT Helmets...
DO NOT BUY ONE. I have one and it's been recalled. Took them 5 weeks and 4 calls to get them to "fix" it... and I read in MCN they're recalling them again (I think)... I've emailed the company but they're ignoring me. Besides, their claims of "no-lift-off" at speed are totally false. The helmet wants to fly off your head. Also, the web-straps force jet-velocity air right at your eardrums. You can't hear squat at speed. And I wear earplugs.
Plus, I doubt this style of helmet would actually do any kind of protection in an accident, except one where a golf ball fell directly downward and hit the top of your head as your were riding. You can push up on the rear of the helmet and it will slide forward onto your face even with the chinstrap so tight you can't speak.
Mine's for sale... want it? It's a black-with-flames, XL, and I paid around $150. I'll let it go for a song.
Plus, I doubt this style of helmet would actually do any kind of protection in an accident, except one where a golf ball fell directly downward and hit the top of your head as your were riding. You can push up on the rear of the helmet and it will slide forward onto your face even with the chinstrap so tight you can't speak.
Mine's for sale... want it? It's a black-with-flames, XL, and I paid around $150. I'll let it go for a song.
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RE: Helmets
ORIGINAL: Ironhead
He ya'll, I just run across this post elsewhere and thought it important enough to post here...
On NXT Helmets...
He ya'll, I just run across this post elsewhere and thought it important enough to post here...
On NXT Helmets...
DO NOT BUY ONE. I have one and it's been recalled. Took them 5 weeks and 4 calls to get them to "fix" it... and I read in MCN they're recalling them again (I think)... I've emailed the company but they're ignoring me. Besides, their claims of "no-lift-off" at speed are totally false. The helmet wants to fly off your head. Also, the web-straps force jet-velocity air right at your eardrums. You can't hear squat at speed. And I wear earplugs.
Plus, I doubt this style of helmet would actually do any kind of protection in an accident, except one where a golf ball fell directly downward and hit the top of your head as your were riding. You can push up on the rear of the helmet and it will slide forward onto your face even with the chinstrap so tight you can't speak.
Mine's for sale... want it? It's a black-with-flames, XL, and I paid around $150. I'll let it go for a song.
Plus, I doubt this style of helmet would actually do any kind of protection in an accident, except one where a golf ball fell directly downward and hit the top of your head as your were riding. You can push up on the rear of the helmet and it will slide forward onto your face even with the chinstrap so tight you can't speak.
Mine's for sale... want it? It's a black-with-flames, XL, and I paid around $150. I'll let it go for a song.
Cheers!
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You're right about the recall that was several years ago, and you're probably right about the guy too. I detected a wee bit of anger in his post, so more than likely there's a lot more to the story. 
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Yea I think we better call Paul Harvey for "The rest of the story"
ORIGINAL: Ironhead
You're right about the recall that was several years ago, and you're probably right about the guy too. I detected a wee bit of anger in his post, so more than likely there's a lot more to the story.
You're right about the recall that was several years ago, and you're probably right about the guy too. I detected a wee bit of anger in his post, so more than likely there's a lot more to the story.
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Clammy, Pirate is right, but you may be better off for not knowing. IMO, it's almost like not knowing who Rush Limbaugh or Jerry Springer are. Seriously, Paul Harvey is a LOT better than that. He'd start his "news" report with an interesting story or anecdote...go to commercial and then come back with ..."and now the rest of the story." Always some quirpy or sentimental hook. Then something like, "Now the rest of the news...page 2".
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RE: Helmets
ORIGINAL: AceArt
Clammy, Pirate is right, but you may be better off for not knowing. IMO, it's almost like not knowing who Rush Limbaugh or Jerry Springer are. Seriously, Paul Harvey is a LOT better than that. He'd start his "news" report with an interesting story or anecdote...go to commercial and then come back with ..."and now the rest of the story." Always some quirpy or sentimental hook. Then something like, "Now the rest of the news...page 2".
Clammy, Pirate is right, but you may be better off for not knowing. IMO, it's almost like not knowing who Rush Limbaugh or Jerry Springer are. Seriously, Paul Harvey is a LOT better than that. He'd start his "news" report with an interesting story or anecdote...go to commercial and then come back with ..."and now the rest of the story." Always some quirpy or sentimental hook. Then something like, "Now the rest of the news...page 2".
Cheers!
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