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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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What are you guys and gals wearing? I want a half helmet but ppl I know that have them say they act like a parachute. Does anyone have any experience with these?


http://www.bikerhelmets.com/categories/Helmets/

Looking at the carbon fiber model for weight.

http://www.bikerhelmets.com/carbon-f...eanie-helmets/
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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I didn't have that experience at all behind my road glide fairing. That being said, as cool as they look and feel, I gave it up for a full face; Shoei Neotec. I value my face!
 
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Originally Posted by DamifIknow
What are you guys and gals wearing? I want a half helmet but ppl I know that have them say they act like a parachute. Does anyone have any experience with these? http://www.bikerhelmets.com/categories/Helmets/ Looking at the carbon fiber model for weight. http://www.bikerhelmets.com/carbon-f...eanie-helmets/
I wear their SOA beenie. Fits like a glove.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DamifIknow
What are you guys and gals wearing? I want a half helmet but ppl I know that have them say they act like a parachute. Does anyone have any experience with these?


http://www.bikerhelmets.com/categories/Helmets/

Looking at the carbon fiber model for weight.

http://www.bikerhelmets.com/carbon-f...eanie-helmets/
The carbon is not worth the extra money imho there is not enough weight difference. I didn't care for this helmet sat up way to high on me, but the quality and strap is really nice. The return process was simple to.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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Short trips or riding solo I use an Akoury 88 half helmet. No mushroom head and no parachute effect. When riding with my wife and going long distance I use a Shoei RF1200.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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I got a great deal on the Harley version of the Bell Pit Boss. Comfortable, stable and no lift on my Ultra
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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I wear a Vega XTA half and it works great both behind or not behind a shield. I like the padded straps and the way it fits my noggin.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DamifIknow
What are you guys and gals wearing? I want a half helmet but ppl I know that have them say they act like a parachute. Does anyone have any experience with these?


http://www.bikerhelmets.com/categories/Helmets/

Looking at the carbon fiber model for weight.

http://www.bikerhelmets.com/carbon-f...eanie-helmets/
I went to leatherup.com and bought a carbon fiber helmet. I is a little more oval than I would like, but has now broken in. Very light weight.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...et/113293.html
 
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I find helmets a very personal thing. It all depends on what shape head you have. I have seen helmets I would really like to wear from a style stand point but they just don't fit my head.
 
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Used to wear a half helmet in the city quite a bit. The increased visibility and having my ears uncovered helped my awareness.
 
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