Beanie helmets, worthless?
#11
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
DOT helmets do not offer as much protection as a SNELL approved helmet (3/4 or full face) but I was told by a instructer of the riders course that the helmet that you are willing to wear all the time consistently is going to be your best bet. makes sence to me as I would not be willing to wear a full face all the time myself. jmo
#12
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
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RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
ORIGINAL: doggiedave
DOT helmets do not offer as much protection as a SNELL approved helmet (3/4 or full face) but I was told by a instructer of the riders course that the helmet that you are willing to wear all the time consistently is going to be your best bet. makes sence to me as I would not be willing to wear a full face all the time myself. jmo
DOT helmets do not offer as much protection as a SNELL approved helmet (3/4 or full face) but I was told by a instructer of the riders course that the helmet that you are willing to wear all the time consistently is going to be your best bet. makes sence to me as I would not be willing to wear a full face all the time myself. jmo
#14
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
ORIGINAL: motordrum
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
#15
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
ORIGINAL: The Baron
My gripe with half helmets is the fact that they can move on your head. I suppose any helmet can if it doesn't fit correctly but less coverage equals more likely to slip. Not only that but I think they look goofy how they sit on top of your head instead of around your head.
My gripe with half helmets is the fact that they can move on your head. I suppose any helmet can if it doesn't fit correctly but less coverage equals more likely to slip. Not only that but I think they look goofy how they sit on top of your head instead of around your head.
#16
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
Closest thing to not wearing one..I always wear a ball cap under my bowl, and it looks like part of the hat. Keeps the "thin blue line" off my butt..
Born/raised in a helmet-lawless commonwealth.
Live in a state where I have to wear one, my head my choice..
Born/raised in a helmet-lawless commonwealth.
Live in a state where I have to wear one, my head my choice..
#17
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
ORIGINAL: The Baron
Damn, me too!
ORIGINAL: motordrum
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
#18
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
If its a true beanie helmet, it wont be DOT approved. They are more of a hot weather helmet, or fashon novelty helmet , little more then a coconut shell on your head with a starp to hold it on. You can often find them at swap meets, and can get the fake DOT stickers to put on the back. A true beanie helmet will often have a patch on the inside of helmet that says For Novelty use only.
#19
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
ORIGINAL: motordrum
So Baron, Do you wear your helmet ALL the time now?
ORIGINAL: The Baron
Damn, me too!
ORIGINAL: motordrum
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
I hit the side of a truck with my face at 50 mph with no helmet. Point: ANY helmet is better than NO helmet. Don't worry, I still have my devilish good looks. (you probably weren't worried were ya!)
#20
RE: Beanie helmets, worthless?
My mother always told me full face helmet - full face helmut - full face helmet. Thanks mom.