3/4 helmet conundrum...
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3/4 helmet conundrum...
looking at the HJC FG-Jet and the Shoei J-Cruise. I've owned both brands and both are good in my opinion. these two helmets seem to be very similar but the shoei is almost 3 x the price.
neither are snell approved, the HJC is about 1/2 lb lighter. very torn here
neither are snell approved, the HJC is about 1/2 lb lighter. very torn here
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I have a Hawk similar to the HJC an it was half the price of the HJC....I don't know if snell will approve a helmet that isn't FF.
this will probably be my next helmet, it has the drop down sun shade an the chin bar is removable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Evoluti...hSlhxw&vxp=mtr
this will probably be my next helmet, it has the drop down sun shade an the chin bar is removable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Evoluti...hSlhxw&vxp=mtr
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the only reason companies get dot or snell approval is because they pay for it. you know if a cop pulls you over they don't even know the difference and they don't have anything in any book to say whether or not it's dot approved and can't write you a ticket for it. buy the hjc, they always have good ratings as far as being safe. besides, at 60mph no one is going to be looking to see what kind of helmet you're wearing.
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Comfort matters most. Most 3/4 helmets with a shield are real quiet when the face shield is lifted one notch. Many are wind noisy with the shield down all the way. This goes for my HJC, Gmax and Bilt 3/4 with shields. Other brands I cannot speak as to how quiet they are at 70.
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I have had two HJC helmets. Probably still have one somewhere if I looked hard enough. I have never had an issue with them. I think for the money, they are just as good as the more expensive top shelf helmets.
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you know if a cop pulls you over they don't even know the difference and they don't have anything in any book to say whether or not it's dot approved and can't write you a ticket for it. buy the hjc, they always have good ratings as far as being safe. besides, at 60mph no one is going to be looking to see what kind of helmet you're wearing.
On 3/4 versus full-face helmets:
The most common impact area is the area protected by the chin bar on a full-face. That's where 15-20% of the impacts occur. In contrast, the top of the helmet is only in the .4 to 2% range. So you're giving up an awful lot of your protection by not having a full-face. A diagram here: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention...le_helmets.htm
So far, I haven't run across any 3/4, or any modular helmets (with the flip-up or moveable chin bar) that are Snell approved.
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I have been using the Joe Rocket Carbon Pro 3/4 and it has been great. It is very comfortable, quiet, good air flow with the vents open, light and I can swap out the visors. I love the thing.
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They pay for the testing. It's how the helmet fares in the testing which determines whether or not the helmet is approved.
I believe that's incorrect, and that in many places, they can write you a ticket for any helmet that doesn't have DOT sticker.
On 3/4 versus full-face helmets:
The most common impact area is the area protected by the chin bar on a full-face. That's where 15-20% of the impacts occur. In contrast, the top of the helmet is only in the .4 to 2% range. So you're giving up an awful lot of your protection by not having a full-face. A diagram here: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention...le_helmets.htm
So far, I haven't run across any 3/4, or any modular helmets (with the flip-up or moveable chin bar) that are Snell approved.
I believe that's incorrect, and that in many places, they can write you a ticket for any helmet that doesn't have DOT sticker.
On 3/4 versus full-face helmets:
The most common impact area is the area protected by the chin bar on a full-face. That's where 15-20% of the impacts occur. In contrast, the top of the helmet is only in the .4 to 2% range. So you're giving up an awful lot of your protection by not having a full-face. A diagram here: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention...le_helmets.htm
So far, I haven't run across any 3/4, or any modular helmets (with the flip-up or moveable chin bar) that are Snell approved.