Novelty Helmets
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: South Texas
I noticed that they have 2 different types of straps. Which one is better between (Military Spec Quick Disconnect & Steel D-Rings)
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/skull-...ie-helmet.html
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/skull-...ie-helmet.html
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From: SE Michigan
I noticed that they have 2 different types of straps. Which one is better between (Military Spec Quick Disconnect & Steel D-Rings)
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/skull-...ie-helmet.html
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/skull-...ie-helmet.html
FYI, it takes about 2 weeks for them to make you a helmet.
I'd rather have a nov lid that protects me from abrasive incidents than nothing that removes half my scalp from my skull. There is no comparison between a nov lid and a "toy", unless those Chinese knock-offs are shattering. My American nov has a big scrape across it and is unharmed.
In a true impactive incident, which is much more rare, your DOT may shatter as easily.
My choice is better than nothing and I find it quite comfortable with less possibility of twisting my neckbones apart.
In a true impactive incident, which is much more rare, your DOT may shatter as easily.
My choice is better than nothing and I find it quite comfortable with less possibility of twisting my neckbones apart.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Southern Maine
From what I have read, the major components of DOT certification are retention and penetration. Of those two, retention is the most common issue in most accidents. Regardless of what certification a helmet has it most will protect against abrasion injury as long as they stay on your head. As far as impact goes, nothing can protect your brain from the deceleration injury. When your head goes from 45 mph to zero, your brain collides with your skull regardless of the container that's wrapping it. I agree that there are some helmets out there that are designed to mitigate some of the deceleration of your head on impact but hey are at the very high end of the spectrum. I own both ends of the design spectrum myself. When I ride the back roads here in Maine, I wear minimal coverage headgear. But when I ride in the city or on high speed interstate where my head might get run over by a cager, I go with hi end crush resistant. My choice 'cause Maine is a no-helmet state.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Valdosta, GA
i've always worn a novelty.. i don't feel real good about it, but the thing is, I have a HUGE head.. and I've tried wearing DOT helmets.. it feels like I have a bowling ball strapped to my head... makes riding very uncomfortable to me.. if I ever find a DOT helmet that fits and feels like a novelty I'll be the first to buy and wear it...
Road Master
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From: Yakima WA
Problem is that too many were complacent when helmet law legislation was occurring (I too am guilty in that I didn't get involved in speaking out against it until it was too late where I live). Also too many with no dog in the fight (non motorcycle riding citizens) were given the right to express their voice on our rights.
Do I want to wear a helmet? no. Do I wear a legal one now, yes a barely legal helmet (but legal none the less) because it is the law and I don't want a novelty helmet to be the start of some BS traffic stop.
Road Captain
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From what I have read, the major components of DOT certification are retention and penetration. Of those two, retention is the most common issue in most accidents. Regardless of what certification a helmet has it most will protect against abrasion injury as long as they stay on your head. As far as impact goes, nothing can protect your brain from the deceleration injury.
I don't wear a helmet, but I don't kid myself into believing some nonsense about how a novelty item is going to protect me from any sort of substantial force.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Red Bank, NJ
I love the headtrip novelty, expensive but nice quality, looks, and fit.
http://www.headtriphelmets.com/extended-half1.html
http://www.headtriphelmets.com/extended-half1.html
Banned
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Houston, TX
i am sooooooo tired of hearing / reading **** from helmet *****...
PLEASE SHUT THE FU*K UP... the OP did not ask you to tell him what to wear.
go tell your mother to wear a helmet.
weeehhh... end rant.
OP, i haven't taken a spill in mine (knock on wood) so i can't contribute there but i rock a novelty Bitwell and it looks very well constructed and fits nice.
PLEASE SHUT THE FU*K UP... the OP did not ask you to tell him what to wear.
go tell your mother to wear a helmet.
weeehhh... end rant.
OP, i haven't taken a spill in mine (knock on wood) so i can't contribute there but i rock a novelty Bitwell and it looks very well constructed and fits nice.