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Jan 25, 2010 | 04:48 PM

cke91082

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Helmets

Hey guys a few questions here.....Are the Non DOT helmets offering of any protection at all? Do they have any padding, just not enough to warrent the DOT sticker? If so, any suggestions? I like the 1/2

For DOT, any 1/2 that dont sit a foot off of your head giving you a rather interesting anatomical look? Thanks

Jan 25, 2010 | 05:11 PM

exemexer

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Look at HJC CL-21M. IMO the least offensive of the DOT half helmets. Do you wanna look cool or live through a wreck? That's basically what you have to ask yourself.

Jan 25, 2010 | 05:40 PM

bmxatv

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there is a thread from this week about this. have you searched the forums dude? search feature=friend

EDIT-i couldn't help it, it was only 5 threads below your thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-4-helmet.html

Last edited by bmxatv; Jan 25, 2010 at 05:42 PM.

Jan 25, 2010 | 06:10 PM

PistonPuller

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Yes they protect your hair from blowing in the wind. I had a skid lid that cracked when I dropped it while adjusting the straps.

Jan 25, 2010 | 07:15 PM

jag1886

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The only real protection they give is keeping your nagging ol lady who's brother is a neurosurgeon off your ***!!!

Jan 25, 2010 | 08:53 PM

RKKY

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The ACC non-DoT half helmets pass the impact test but not the penetration test. So in theory, as long as you dont run your noggin into anything sharp when you go down you should be as safe as you would be with a DoT half.

Jan 25, 2010 | 09:13 PM

gill

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Honestly if you are interested in protection then any non-dot is a waste of time. If you just want something there so you don't get pulled over then...