Thinking: new helmet
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From: Spokane, WA.
Thinking: new helmet
Was having a decent day on the scoot, Heading South west of Grand Coulee Dam, two lane hwy, semi passed me heading east. I wear a half helmet and WileyX prescription glasses. I got hit just below the bridge of the glasses frame on my nose with a small rock.
I was going 65 mph, it hurt like a bitch. No blood but actually gave me a headache.
Full Face Needs:
So now, looking at perhaps going to a full face.
1.) I got a pointy cranium like a bean, so most skid lids are hard to fit me, and
2.) I need the peripheral vision; i could wear my prescription sunglasses with a clear shield.
Who wears or knows of quality full face skid lid, that provides bean head fit, and good peripheral vision?
I was going 65 mph, it hurt like a bitch. No blood but actually gave me a headache.
Full Face Needs:
So now, looking at perhaps going to a full face.
1.) I got a pointy cranium like a bean, so most skid lids are hard to fit me, and
2.) I need the peripheral vision; i could wear my prescription sunglasses with a clear shield.
Who wears or knows of quality full face skid lid, that provides bean head fit, and good peripheral vision?
Cruiser
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From: Minnesota
I admittedly don't wear it very often, but I have a Scorpion EXO500. The XL was a little small in areas, so I went with the XXL. It has a bladder that you can pump up with air so that it forms to your head. For $200 I like it, and in flat black with the emblem removed it looks pretty good too.
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
Ya I used to go without a windscreen or a helmet allot. I got hit by a passing bee or something one day on the freeway, almost knocked me out. Wear a half helmet and a 8.5" windscreen with glasses now. Hope I'm okay in the future, haven't had an issue in four years. 
Tourer
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From: Watauga, TX
I've also ben looking at helmets lately, and the Shoei Neotec may fit you well. It might be worth your while to find a local distributer.
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet....eotec&h=21&t=1
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet....eotec&h=21&t=1
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From: Canada
Fit is everything - go to a shop with a big selection and try a bunch on. If you narrow it down to a couple that feel good, spend at least 15 minutes in the store with the helmet on. You'll feel like a goof, but it can sometimes take at least that long for a hot spot to show itself.
I have a Shoei head, I wear a Shoei RF1000. The transition from beanie to a FF was a bit of a challenge, but I now love it - especially on long rides/tours. YOu'll end a long day feeling a lot fresher.
I have a Shoei head, I wear a Shoei RF1000. The transition from beanie to a FF was a bit of a challenge, but I now love it - especially on long rides/tours. YOu'll end a long day feeling a lot fresher.
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From: Great NorthWest (wet side of Washington)
I have a Scorpion EXO-900 TransFormer Helmet. It is a Full face helmet with a flip front modular, and a 3/4 helmet,it also comes with a Retractable SpeedView Sun Visor which is very nice. You can quickly convert your EXO-900 from a full face helmet to an open face 3/4 helmet in a matter of seconds. It also has a place where you can add a bluetooth receiver for use with the IMC MotorComm and J&M Comms. I have added the Cardo Scala Rider G4 Powerset, and works great. The sound inside is not very bad at all for a modular helmet. IMO
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Fit is everything - go to a shop with a big selection and try a bunch on. If you narrow it down to a couple that feel good, spend at least 15 minutes in the store with the helmet on. You'll feel like a goof, but it can sometimes take at least that long for a hot spot to show itself.
Similarly, I bought a half helmet and none of those fit me well either. Found one that fits great and I run with that.
Find what fits you best! The full face will feel a little more constricting at first until you get used to it.
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