New Helmet
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From: NW Arkansas
Snell 2010 Standard
The other article posted is referring to the 2005 Standard, and is therefore outdated.
The other article posted is referring to the 2005 Standard, and is therefore outdated.
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http://www.westcoastweasels.com/arch...he_Lid_Off.pdf
I'm sure they have made improvements in helmets since this was written and the article may be out dated but physics have not changed so the concept is still legitimate. This is something everyone should take into consideration when they purchase a helmet.
I'm sure they have made improvements in helmets since this was written and the article may be out dated but physics have not changed so the concept is still legitimate. This is something everyone should take into consideration when they purchase a helmet.
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From: Central Illinois
But he had a hot, young blond to cushion the impact.
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From: Lakeland, Florida
Arai Helmet
Congrats! You just bought the best helmet money can buy. I have 3 Arai, all full face and they are very comfortable even in hot weather. Great ventilation and has the ability to replace cheek pads to different sizes for a perfect fit. Besides my Harley Streetglide, I have a Suzuki Hayabusa 2008, and I NEVER ride that beast without full armor jacket and my Arai helmet. I have gone down only once doing about 5 miles per hour and my head literally bounced off the pavement. I couldn't get my arm out fast enough to break my fall. Slight damage to the helmet, I felt nothing at all.
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
Before you blast me with comments like "you get what you pay for" etc. you might want to read and consider the article below.
http://www.westcoastweasels.com/arch...he_Lid_Off.pdf
http://www.westcoastweasels.com/arch...he_Lid_Off.pdf
I just read that article again, it's been a while. Great stuff. But what I'd like to see is a study that breaks down the difference between FF, 3/4 and half helmets. Most of the riders around here wear half helmets. But are they really effective?
This may be my next helmet, the Arai XC. It looks like it would give added protection to the chin area, while still allowing ventilation. I wish it had built in sunglasses though.
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From: NW Arkansas
I've got used to polarized lenses over the years with prescription glasses. Love the way they cut the glare. (I've read the deal about not seeing water on the road because of polarized lenses, and the danger that can pose to a MC rider......I have never experienced that problem in all the years I've been wearing them.)
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I work a lot of MC wrecks. (work in the Ozarks Mountains....hills to you folks from out west!) I own a half helmet and like it. From what I've seen at accidents, more helmet is better. Haven't worked a fatality in awhile on a helmeted rider......not preachin', just sayin'.
I've got used to polarized lenses over the years with prescription glasses. Love the way they cut the glare. (I've read the deal about not seeing water on the road because of polarized lenses, and the danger that can pose to a MC rider......I have never experienced that problem in all the years I've been wearing them.)
I've got used to polarized lenses over the years with prescription glasses. Love the way they cut the glare. (I've read the deal about not seeing water on the road because of polarized lenses, and the danger that can pose to a MC rider......I have never experienced that problem in all the years I've been wearing them.)
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From: NW Arkansas
Snell 2010 Standard
The other article posted is referring to the 2005 Standard, and is therefore outdated.
The other article posted is referring to the 2005 Standard, and is therefore outdated.
"For street riders in North America, the differences between M2010 and M2005 should be of little significance. M2010 does not exceed M2005 but it does demand comparable protection. But for street riders in Europe, M2010 may make a considerable difference."