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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Is anyone using the Bell Drifter Combat helmet? I am thinking of getting one and was hoping to hear some feedback about fit, quality, comfort etc... Thanks in advance for any info.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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I bought one from cruiser connection and doesn't have that low of a profile. It shook my whole head when i was riding, I sent it back.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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i had one, wore it for 10 minutes...as comfortable as a hat made of wood
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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yep, I have one (actually in my sig pic) the "padding" is more like a special "anti-comfort lining" I have pretty much stopped wearing it. Mine is the black hyde covered one. It looks pretty cool sitting on my table, it seems like they run a little small as well
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Most uncomfortable helmet I have ever worn, bar none. Gave it away after about two hours' use. (And no amount of break-in time would have helped.)
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Wow! Thanks for the input guys. Save me a hundred bucks. I guess I will go with my german style like I was originally thinking.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I think the German style looks as stupid as the Drifter.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Go with the ACC Carbon Fiber and be done with it.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Jusy to throw a wrench at ya....I like it. Its light, I run with the ear flap deals when its nippy and can take them off when its hot. Best shorty Ive had.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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I have one of them too, in flat black. I installed my HD headset speakers into the ear flaps and wear this one when it's cold outside. I have only had my ACC a couple of months and do prefer the ACC over the Bell. Actually, I haven't worn the Bell since I got the ACC.
 
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