I know there are dozens of makes etc but I am about to buy another helmet - I currently have a HD Ultrajet but its very heavy and bulky even though I do know its got excellent protection - I would love to buy a half type but there seems to be as lot that look just like a piece of tin with very little protection - I nned to know - what one if the best out these in this style - price I feel when it comes to an important piece of equipment is not the part that would put me off as I would prefer to spend more to get the best quality - Before anybody says anything I know full face are the tops but on the half type which is the no1 - Bell drifter?

 

Before you dismiss full face or even 3/4 helmets check the weight on ALL the helmets you are considering. I use both half helmets and full face helmets. I have a Scorpion half helmet that is actually a few ounces heavier than one of my HJC full face helmets. Shoe makes an excellent light weight product that I would highly recommend that is quite comfortable and light weight as well, of course this quality comes with a price.

 

try www.carbonfiberhelmets.com best half helmet i ever bought. cost more, but worth the money in my opinion.

 

for full face helmets.. I like Arai first and Shoei a very very close second. As far as 3/4 or "jet" style helmets.. I like Shoei, and Fulmer.. As for half helmets.. my personal picks are.. the Shoei Cruz.. I love this helment. I've worn it for years.. it's comfortable.. very wearable and I use it year round. Next is my ACC half dot. It's much smaller than the Shoei and it cost more... and it's been involved in a manufacturer recall. None the less I love how light it is.. and I wear it alot in the summer. And finally, I have a HD carbon fiber half helmet that I got as a gift. It's light, and very comfortable.. it does give you a bit of that mushroom head look.. but I still like it. I guess my advice would be... try out different helmets and see what fits you best..

mavrick

 

There all different just like us, buy what ever trips your trigger. Just use it…

 

No matter what style helmet you get, fit is the key. A good fitting, well vented, light weight full face helmet is more comfortable than you might think.

 

Good fit is crucial.

I don't think you can do better for a 1/2 helmet than ACC. I've got a Scorpion EXO-200 3/4 helmet that works well, and an HJC FS-10 that's excellent for this time of year.

I got the FS-10 because it was cheap ($130), and it had a built-in sun shield so I didn't have to worry about jamming sunglasses inside of it.

 

+1 on the Scorpions. I have a half with the hideaway visor and a fullface. I've always liked Arai, but I haven't tried a late model... Many good choices these days so long as the fit is correct.

 

I have a 3/4 from FUEL...super lightweight DOT approved and I never thought I'd say it (seeing as I'm a diehard beanie guy) but I love it.

 

When you're wearing a 1/2 helmet I can't see splitting hairs over which one is the most safe. Kind of like trying to find the safest compact car.

Just get the best looking DOT one you can find. If you want the lightest, get a carbon fiber.