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Jan 12, 2007 | 05:27 PM

Corndog

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Helmet

I would like to start wearing a helmet. I like the look of a half helmet, but the only ones I see are DOT helmets that have a huge amount of padding and sit way high on your mellon. Where can I find a closer fitting half helmet?

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:44 PM

IAMSWUTIAMS

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RE: Helmet

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Jan 12, 2007 | 05:53 PM

SLORider

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RE: Helmet

Why would you 'like to start wearing a helmet'?

For looks?
Get whatever you want. Put your baseball cap on backwards, who cares.

For safety?
Check out what works. The DOT rating in BS. Snell is a better rating system and some of the better helmets greatly exceed both. Comfort is also a factor in any helmet and better padding makes for a better fit.

While everyone makes there own choice in helmets I think most would agree that full face offers the most protection followed by 3/4 and then 1/2.

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:54 PM

voodoodrug

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RE: Helmet

some times in the winter I ware a cheap 3/4 helmet to keep the ears warm. Most non dot helmets are lighter(just plastic). But neck got sore and felt like a horse with blinders. So in the winter ware a beeny cap for ears. Look at those helmets at swap meets. just plastic and little padding.

Jan 12, 2007 | 06:05 PM

electaRICK

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RE: Helmet

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Jan 12, 2007 | 06:32 PM

Neil

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RE: Helmet

If you are looking for a half helmet you are not going to find anything other than a DOT rating. A half helmet won't meet Snell. If you are looking for a light and thin half helmet check www.carbonfiberhelmets.com as has been discussed on this forum. They have to versions; one a DOT rated and the other not. Both seem very thin and have had a lot of good reviews. I am planning on getting one before the spring; my wife hates my cheap plastic beanie and is starting to give me grief. Anyone else that has one please please post your comments as I would like to hear what you think, especially if you have had it awhile.

Neil

Jan 12, 2007 | 07:00 PM

harley0711

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RE: Helmet

I have been a Firefighter for 34 years. Started riding again back in 96.. Took the rider saftey course in Stockton Ca - Temp that day was about 105 - as the helmets were being past out, I grab the 1/2 first, about an hour later I ask the inst for the full face - being so hot the inst tried to talk me out of it for a lot of reasons... after about an hour later, the inst came over {hot and restricted - huh????} I told him I actually felt like I was at work and it felt "right"... Since then both the wife and I wear the Arai 99% of the time - we do have the 1/2 {approved} for around town and at ralleys - It is more of a risk with the 1/2 and I take it when I have it on... The other 99% its the Arai... I have been a FF long enough to see what the chin look like after several yards on the pavment... What type of helmet is your choice - Hell, I like the looks and feel of NO helmet, but for me, I will keep the Arai - thats my choice..