Smallest DOT Helmets
I hate to be a downer as well but this helmet will fail DOT like the rest.
If it seems to good to be true it is.
You can bet every time someone starts a new "what is the smallest DOT helmet on the market" thread, the answer to that question will eventually wind up failing the DOT test and being recalled. How many times have we seen it before?
If it seems to good to be true it is.
You can bet every time someone starts a new "what is the smallest DOT helmet on the market" thread, the answer to that question will eventually wind up failing the DOT test and being recalled. How many times have we seen it before?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
I finally bit the bullet and got an acc beanie. They were dot certified until about 2 years ago. Apparently they 'met' dot certification but did not 'exceed' dot so they lost the dot stamp. They are an interwoven mix of carbon fiber and kevlar. It's the lowest profile and lightest I have ever seen.
Stage IV
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 4
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From: Reno, NV
Akoury AK 88 helmet
I got the Akoury AK 88 helmet today.
Great customer service from Isaac, when I sent an email with a question on sizing. I had a response email back within the hour.
I ordered on July 13th received on July 19th = Fast delivery!
Awesome fit, I ordered a Medium. I own three other helmets in Medium, Bell Rogue, AFX and Outlaw. The fit on the AK88 is perfect. I ordered my size base on Akoury's size chart and it is the correct size.
The strap is well designed. Best strap I have used on a helmet and compared to any of the three helmets I currently own.
The paint finish is evenly sprayed and as good as the Bell. The Bell helmet has the best finish compared to the Outlaw and the AFX.
The padding and lining are as good as the other three helmets I have. The Bell helmet might have the best quality material of the three, and it is very comfortable.
The AK88 helmet is the lowest profile DOT helmet I've seen. Its Profile is lower than AFX or the Outlaw by far. Which are similar in design? I can't compare to the Bell Rogue because it's a vastly different design.
Great customer service from Isaac, when I sent an email with a question on sizing. I had a response email back within the hour.
I ordered on July 13th received on July 19th = Fast delivery!
Awesome fit, I ordered a Medium. I own three other helmets in Medium, Bell Rogue, AFX and Outlaw. The fit on the AK88 is perfect. I ordered my size base on Akoury's size chart and it is the correct size.
The strap is well designed. Best strap I have used on a helmet and compared to any of the three helmets I currently own.
The paint finish is evenly sprayed and as good as the Bell. The Bell helmet has the best finish compared to the Outlaw and the AFX.
The padding and lining are as good as the other three helmets I have. The Bell helmet might have the best quality material of the three, and it is very comfortable.
The AK88 helmet is the lowest profile DOT helmet I've seen. Its Profile is lower than AFX or the Outlaw by far. Which are similar in design? I can't compare to the Bell Rogue because it's a vastly different design.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
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From: Maryland
Just now noticing you aren't very far away from me. Thinking about ordering one but can't decide which one. How would you rate them for sizing? My head measures 22.5 with the tape at the top of my eyebrows abd the top of my ears. Would you gues that is a medium? I'd guess I'm usually a medium but my present Daytona is a large and fits great when wearing a dewrag with built in sweatband.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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I hate to be a downer as well but this helmet will fail DOT like the rest.
If it seems to good to be true it is.
You can bet every time someone starts a new "what is the smallest DOT helmet on the market" thread, the answer to that question will eventually wind up failing the DOT test and being recalled. How many times have we seen it before?
If it seems to good to be true it is.
You can bet every time someone starts a new "what is the smallest DOT helmet on the market" thread, the answer to that question will eventually wind up failing the DOT test and being recalled. How many times have we seen it before?
They won't even test a helmet if it is under their minimum thickness. It could be the biggest crap styrofoam padding but it gets a chance.
The most high tech proven padding under the most advances carbon/Kevlar shell won't even be tested because its 1/8 inch too narrow.
This could offer ten times the protection of a styrofoam helmet, but that doesn't matter.
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I don't know why some feel the need to add their "Mr. Safety" advice. I had some of the same comments when I posted about my Outlaw helmet. If they choose to wear a full face or heaviest padded helmet then by all means do it. I think by the looks of it most can make up their own mind if they're willing to "risk" wearing a small helmet. I am.. To those of you who are not, move along. Why bother even posting..?
To the OP thanks for the post. I'll be ordering one soon...
I don't know why some feel the need to add their "Mr. Safety" advice. I had some of the same comments when I posted about my Outlaw helmet. If they choose to wear a full face or heaviest padded helmet then by all means do it. I think by the looks of it most can make up their own mind if they're willing to "risk" wearing a small helmet. I am.. To those of you who are not, move along. Why bother even posting..?
To the OP thanks for the post. I'll be ordering one soon...
2. To say you dont want someone to preach about a safe helmet in one breath and then say that you're looking for a small DOT helmet in the next breath is a bit of a contradiction.
If you're looking for a small DOT helmet and that DOT rating is important to you, then pick another helmet because this one is not DOT approved.