Beanie helmets
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
I was going to enter this yesterday, but my momma told me if I couldn't say anything nice, don't say it. Glad you said it first. The only thing beanie helmets are good for is to display a DOT sticker (real or counterfeit) to keep law enforcement off your @$$ in helmet law states. And riders wearing them look like giant erect penises connecting the seat to the handlebars (Sorry, had to say it, Just MHO).
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From: NW Illinois
My view is that if I didn't wear the half helmet, I may choose to not wear one at all. I'm absolutely certain that a full face is the best helmet choice for safety reasons. But that's not my only consideration, there are times I don't care to wear a full face, so a half helmet is better than nothing. Wear whatever makes you feel good, that's what I do...
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I was going to enter this yesterday, but my momma told me if I couldn't say anything nice, don't say it. Glad you said it first. The only thing beanie helmets are good for is to display a DOT sticker (real or counterfeit) to keep law enforcement off your @$$ in helmet law states. And riders wearing them look like giant erect penises connecting the seat to the handlebars (Sorry, had to say it, Just MHO).
Beary
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From: Montgomery, Alabama
No they aren't. Of course if you drop a DOT approved helmet from higher than 3 feet, it's no longer regulation either. Ultimately I can't bring myself to ride completely without one, but can't stand most of what's on the market. Helmets are pretty much decided by the rider anyway. What's comfortable for them. I used to wear a full faced shoei, but after years of feeling like my cheeks were being pushed through my head finally gave up. Not to mention the heat factor. Would take my helmet off after riding for an hour and it'd look like I dunked my head in a pool. But it's no different than somebody wearing a full face helmet and leather head to toe. If that's what you want to ride in, more power to you. I tried it and after an hour felt like I was going to pass out from the heat lol
Last edited by soulpatch; Jun 12, 2018 at 11:39 AM.
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From: Montgomery, Alabama
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From: Hayward Ca
Here is what we wear when we get out of the insane Bay Area traffic. Smallest DOT approved beanie helmets I have found.
https://www.bikerhelmets.com/collections/helmets
I wear a Schuberth C3 PRO full face modular helmet when I commute
https://www.bikerhelmets.com/collections/helmets
I wear a Schuberth C3 PRO full face modular helmet when I commute
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From: Tampa Bay Area
All personal preference - live and let live...
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From: Lorain Ohio
I didn't wear a helmet around town until I got the Bikerhelmets.com helmet...I thought they were called crazy Al's since that's what the box says....I also read they are about the same as the Akoury helmets. Now I never ride without a helmet since it's so light it's like not wearing one...I have a FF an 3/4 an I wear one of those if I know I'm going to be doing a lot of highway miles because the wind eventually starts irritating my eyes. I'm the "do what makes you happy" type so I don't try to push an opinion on helmets....if you don't want to wear one don't...if you wear a FF all the time...great for you... If you want something that's light an convenient an locks in the saddlebag the Crazy Al's works for me.
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My view is that if I didn't wear the half helmet, I may choose to not wear one at all. I'm absolutely certain that a full face is the best helmet choice for safety reasons. But that's not my only consideration, there are times I don't care to wear a full face, so a half helmet is better than nothing. Wear whatever makes you feel good, that's what I do...
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