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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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so I wanna buy a helmet and am just wondering what kind ppl are wearing. I am just looking to get a half helmet. smallest, sleekest would be best i hate the look of bulky helmets which most dot are unfortunately. anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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i picked up a new Vega XTS this weekend.&nbsp\\; very light not overly padded but very comfortable cost about $50.00.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I have a full face and a half.&nbsp\\; The half is a Fulmer Ranger, which I do not recomend as it sits very high and I imagine that wearing a small parachute on your head would not cause any more drag[:@]
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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vega xts FTW.&nbsp\\; I love my vega it is lightweight and doesn't have a severe mushroom effect.&nbsp\\; A guy I work with is ordering one today.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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I have all three but wear my daytona 3/4 the most because its the most comfortable and doesnt feel like its going to rip my head off on the highway
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Full face for distance riding for me its a Shoei,&nbsp\\;around town nothing.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I have a 3 different model Shoei helmets.&nbsp\\; I'm very satisfied with them
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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If you have ever laid a bike down, you would not want a half helmet. each rider makes a choice. If you say that will never happen to me, all i can say is that the odds favor you going down at least once.
 
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Hey, If you trust every knuckle head on the road go ahead and get that half helmet but in my experience people drive like kooks and you should consider protecting your face in the event that a serious kook litterally crosses your path. Just my perspective do what you want. i wear a Simpson Bandit, looks good keeps the bugs off your teeth and will save your lower jaw if you hit the pavement.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Shoei RF-1000
 
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