Helmet reviews needed - Page 3

spirello · 01-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Why do some people have such a problem with what kind of helmet other people are using. It dosn't have any effect on them. I say to each there own, its a free country.

bobzinger · 01-27-2009, 04:41 PM

I tried a FF helmet but I have "No Neck" and a "fat face". A full face and some 3/4's are very uncomfortable and I don't have much neck rotation...so I can understand the poor vision thing.

skeeter · 01-27-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taranis

I have extra-wide peripheral vision,

BUG EYES!

**Top Cat** · 01-27-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spirello

Why do some people have such a problem with what kind of helmet other people are using. It dosn't have any effect on them. I say to each there own, its a free country.

I don't know why it bothers me, it just does.
I see someone wearing a helmet like you have on in your pic and I think, geez, dosen't that person want the most protection they can get. It not only affects them it also affects the ones that love them.
Why would a person take a chance on landing on their head and getting killed when a full helmet would give them a better chance of survival?
It is just common sense to me, but as you say, free country.
No offense intended, just trying to answer your question ;)

kenb · 01-28-2009, 12:07 AM

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...iew/index.html

"we wear helmets. Modern, full-face helmets, if we have enough brains to protect, that is." (from the article)

I believe in freedom of choice. A choice of helmet is based on several things. Looks, protection, just legal, peer pressure, weather, etc. It is your choice and no one elses. The consequences of your decision, either good or bad, WILL affect those close to you if your choice is put to the ultimate test. I hope that will never happen.

Thats all I have to say about that.

skeeter · 01-28-2009, 12:33 AM

I have no intention of crashing. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Didn't hit my head, landed on my butt. Need a helmet for buttheads.

kenb · 01-28-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeeter

I have no intention of crashing. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Didn't hit my head, landed on my butt. Need a helmet for buttheads.

Here you go!

http://skuffedbutt.com/helmets.html

cactusjack · 01-28-2009, 10:02 AM

Absolutely. If someone wants to wear a trash can on their head, what business is it of mine? Likewise, if I choose to ride with no helmet (legal where I live), then it's nobody else's business.

spirello · 01-28-2009, 10:21 AM

You said it CJ.

skeeter · 01-28-2009, 12:12 PM

Thanks Kenbob, LOL, I feels much safer now. Have to get one for each cheek.

dogdoc · 01-29-2009, 12:28 PM

I wear a NexL half helmet($200) and hard to find. Winter i wear a Shoei 3/4 with slide up visor($225). Too damn HOT in central TEXAS to wear a full helmet or you would heat stroke pretty darm fast with air flowing or not. IMO. :-)

kenb · 01-30-2009, 09:57 AM

Nexl Sports is out of business due to the death of the owner

ccmjr77 · 01-30-2009, 10:03 AM

I have a symax modular full face. Nice helmet, but it is noisier than my half helmet and I have some buffeting with it. It is my winter helmet, so I only wear it to keep my face and ears warm. I have a leather covered half helmet from Jafrum that I wear most of the time. I like the half helmet best.

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spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	Helmet reviews needed Why do some people have such a problem with what kind of helmet other people are using. It dosn't have any effect on them. I say to each there own, its a free country. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-27-2009, 04:41 PM	#32
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Helmet reviews needed I tried a FF helmet but I have "No Neck" and a "fat face". A full face and some 3/4's are very uncomfortable and I don't have much neck rotation...so I can understand the poor vision thing. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Helmet reviews needed http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...iew/index.html "we wear helmets. Modern, full-face helmets, if we have enough brains to protect, that is." (from the article) I believe in freedom of choice. A choice of helmet is based on several things. Looks, protection, just legal, peer pressure, weather, etc. It is your choice and no one elses. The consequences of your decision, either good or bad, WILL affect those close to you if your choice is put to the ultimate test. I hope that will never happen. Thats all I have to say about that. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-28-2009, 12:33 AM	#36
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Helmet reviews needed I have no intention of crashing. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Didn't hit my head, landed on my butt. Need a helmet for buttheads. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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01-28-2009, 10:02 AM	#38
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Helmet reviews needed Absolutely. If someone wants to wear a trash can on their head, what business is it of mine? Likewise, if I choose to ride with no helmet (legal where I live), then it's nobody else's business. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-28-2009, 10:21 AM	#39
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	Helmet reviews needed You said it CJ.
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01-28-2009, 12:12 PM	#40
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Helmet reviews needed Thanks Kenbob, LOL, I feels much safer now. Have to get one for each cheek. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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01-29-2009, 12:28 PM	#41
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Helmet reviews needed I wear a NexL half helmet($200) and hard to find. Winter i wear a Shoei 3/4 with slide up visor($225). Too damn HOT in central TEXAS to wear a full helmet or you would heat stroke pretty darm fast with air flowing or not. IMO. :-)
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01-30-2009, 09:57 AM	#42
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Helmet reviews needed Nexl Sports is out of business due to the death of the owner __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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01-30-2009, 10:03 AM	#43
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Helmet reviews needed I have a symax modular full face. Nice helmet, but it is noisier than my half helmet and I have some buffeting with it. It is my winter helmet, so I only wear it to keep my face and ears warm. I have a leather covered half helmet from Jafrum that I wear most of the time. I like the half helmet best. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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