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Helmets
Jul 12, 2008 17:21:04 GMT -5
Post by underdog on Jul 12, 2008 17:21:04 GMT -5
I know this has been covered in other forums out there, but I am curious as to the type of helmets (if any) you guys wear and why. I have a brain bucket which I use most and a 3/4 helmet that I hardly ever use. I am considering getting a full face helmet after reading stuff elsewhere, but I would like your insights on helmets before I decide, since you all have been riding longer than I. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks  |
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Helmets
Jul 12, 2008 18:08:58 GMT -5
Post by TortugaTomasa on Jul 12, 2008 18:08:58 GMT -5
I wear a 3/4 helmet, always with the visor down. I know most people spring for the FF, but I feel safe in mine and I'm most comfortable when I'm not confined in a small space like I would be in a FF helmet.
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Jul 12, 2008 19:05:21 GMT -5
Post by jmkjr72 on Jul 12, 2008 19:05:21 GMT -5
i have ff helmets all of mine have snell ratings because the local short track requires the rating to race
i would alway recommend a ff over anything else for the best protection
but my second recommendation is to wear what ever you feel comfortable in a ff is no good if it sits in your storage area and are not on your head
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Jul 17, 2008 20:38:59 GMT -5
Post by speedscooter on Jul 17, 2008 20:38:59 GMT -5
I have both a 3/4 and a full face. here is the full face  |
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Jul 17, 2008 20:55:12 GMT -5
Post by underdog on Jul 17, 2008 20:55:12 GMT -5
What a great looking FF helmet! Where did you get that?  |
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Jul 17, 2008 21:16:57 GMT -5
Post by speedscooter on Jul 17, 2008 21:16:57 GMT -5
I got if from my local Planet Honda Dealer in Pa. It is new for 08 from shoei. The red in the helmet is the same color as my met, Monza
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Jul 17, 2008 21:41:56 GMT -5
Post by underdog on Jul 17, 2008 21:41:56 GMT -5
SWEET!
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Jul 17, 2008 22:10:48 GMT -5
Post by TortugaTomasa on Jul 17, 2008 22:10:48 GMT -5
that's an awesome helmet and i like that it has the same color as your Met... i wish i could find an Ocean blue helmet.. i'll have to start looking for one
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Jul 17, 2008 22:55:21 GMT -5
Post by speedscooter on Jul 17, 2008 22:55:21 GMT -5
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Jul 17, 2008 22:58:10 GMT -5
Post by TortugaTomasa on Jul 17, 2008 22:58:10 GMT -5
thanks! i may have to look into that, not big into FF helmets though, too closed in for me but I can keep trying to get comfortable with them, would be great in a modular, but that color could be a definite possibility for matching the Met
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Jul 28, 2008 23:04:06 GMT -5
Post by SeñorDonGato on Jul 28, 2008 23:04:06 GMT -5
Both of my helmets are FF. When I got my Ruck I bought a new modular from HJC and I love it! Its way better than my fulmer which is just a ol regular FF. Under you should try out a modular helmet which is a good mix between FF and 3/4.
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Jul 28, 2008 23:37:13 GMT -5
Post by underdog on Jul 28, 2008 23:37:13 GMT -5
Both of my helmets are FF. When I got my Ruck I bought a new modular from HJC and I love it! Its way better than my fulmer which is just a ol regular FF. Under you should try out a modular helmet which is a good mix between FF and 3/4. Thanks for the advice, I was thinking of getting this one in white HJC CL-Max Modular:  |
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Jul 29, 2008 11:06:12 GMT -5
Post by SeñorDonGato on Jul 29, 2008 11:06:12 GMT -5
That's the exact same helmet that I have, only mine is black. It's awesome, but when you get it make sure you get a size thats feels snug because the padding will eventually break-in and fell right.
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Helmets
Aug 5, 2008 13:45:36 GMT -5
Post by RedBikeGirl on Aug 5, 2008 13:45:36 GMT -5
I wear a 3/4 helmet, always with the visor down. I know most people spring for the FF, but I feel safe in mine and I'm most comfortable when I'm not confined in a small space like I would be in a FF helmet. I certainly am glad to hear that there's someone else out there who isn't wearing an FF helmet. I have a 3/4 and just kind of got the impression that EVERYONE else was a die hard FF person. I know it's safer, but it's so friggin' hot here, I think I'd melt inside a FF helmet.  |
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Aug 5, 2008 14:47:49 GMT -5
Post by underdog on Aug 5, 2008 14:47:49 GMT -5
I wear a 3/4 helmet, always with the visor down. I know most people spring for the FF, but I feel safe in mine and I'm most comfortable when I'm not confined in a small space like I would be in a FF helmet. I certainly am glad to hear that there's someone else out there who isn't wearing an FF helmet. I have a 3/4 and just kind of got the impression that EVERYONE else was a die hard FF person. I know it's safer, but it's so friggin' hot here, I think I'd melt inside a FF helmet. I know what you mean. Living in south FLA, a ff helmet will not be my primary helmet, especially when it is so hot. I did order a ff, but will use it sparingly and will not be my priimary. Right now I am using a 3/4 helmet that I found online. It actually matches my scoot. But I am with you on a 3/4 helmet comfortable!. |
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