Helmet help
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 275
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From: Thailand
RE: Helmet help
ORIGINAL: Deuce Bigelow
I have one of these:
from carbonfiberhelmets.com, it's DOT approved, lite as a feather and doesn't lift at all!
I have one of these:
from carbonfiberhelmets.com, it's DOT approved, lite as a feather and doesn't lift at all!
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 78
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From: Sierra Vista, AZ
RE: Helmet help
I ordered an extended half helmet (DOT approved, natural color) from ACC. I talked with one of the ladies that works there and they had one in stock and it should arrive this week. I also mentioned that I'm a member of HDforums and she gave me 10% off. I'll give you my review once I try it out.
Pechocho
Pechocho
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 254
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From: Miami County, Ohio
RE: Helmet help
I ordered one from ACC too. They were out of stock of my size and it will be 2-3 weeks. I did get the 10% off.
Since I live in a non-helmet required state I was seriously looking at their novelty helmets...they look pretty good but I opted for the DOT.
Since I live in a non-helmet required state I was seriously looking at their novelty helmets...they look pretty good but I opted for the DOT.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 533
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From: Eugene, OR
RE: Helmet help
That ACC helmet looks pretty good. I am tempted to try a brain bucket but memories of trying to intubate people that have ground off their lower jaw hold me back. As anyone on this forum hit asphalt with a partial helmet on?
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Helmet help
I have found that the Snell Foundation approved helmets are the ones that look so big. Most DOT helmets are not as thick, especially on top of your head. The Snell is really for multiple impacts in a crash, like those you get in a race car crash. DOT helmets will provide adequate protection for a motorcycle crash without making you look like a moon man. I have a Bell 3/4 and shorty and both fit well without the bulk of the Snell standard.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
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From: So Cal
RE: Helmet help
ORIGINAL: Vikingnomad
This is what I use, I had the same problem with the lifting and they looked like a mushroom on my head, this one is snug and doesn't lift up at all...
Bone
PS.I took the visor off
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This is what I use, I had the same problem with the lifting and they looked like a mushroom on my head, this one is snug and doesn't lift up at all...
Bone
PS.I took the visor off
[IMG]local://upfiles/52814/ED62C5F1C9614F27A19A2FA86DF14B54.jpg[/IMG]
I also have a ACC (carbon fiber)DOT in Black Candy and it is buy far a lighter and closer fitting helmet but a lot more expensive. If you can afford it the ACC is your best choice. Let them know you are a forum member for the 10% discount and if your head is not real round you may need to send it back for some custom sizing to make it right. Their customer service is great and they will fit the helmet to you.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Georgia
RE: Helmet help
I got the same one DB. I'm lucky to be working in Orlando where they make them. Went in to try all their stuff on and ended up getting 20% off. Great people to deal with. Mine lifts a little over 90 but not much. I got dropped on my head alot when I was born so I got an odd shaped head and the helmet fits it just fine. You're right about the weight,light as can be. Really helps with fatigue after several hundred miles.
ORIGINAL: Deuce Bigelow
I have one of these:
from carbonfiberhelmets.com, it's DOT approved, lite as a feather and doesn't lift at all!
I have one of these:
from carbonfiberhelmets.com, it's DOT approved, lite as a feather and doesn't lift at all!
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RE: Helmet help
it would be helpfull if on all the websites selling these helmuts would show them on someones head so you could tell if it looked like "mushroom head"---also it's nice to try on the helmut on the spot, buying one online makes me a little nervous.I like the one on"back again"nogan---where'd you get that in orlando?----let me know , thanx ---Cap