Helmet Thread (specific focus)
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Okay, I know there are many helmet threads out there. I've read most. I'm really looking for someone with more specific information.
I have a small (extra small) head. I measure about 51cm (approx. 20 inches). The thing is, i THINK my head is more long and narrow... so i'd need a helmet that is fit for a small, narrow head. I'm quite sure I don't want a circular helmet which would stick out way over my ears.
It has to be DOT... or at least have a sticker inside and out saying it's DOT
I'm leaning towards the D.O.T. Daytona Skull Cap
I read a lot about ACC helmets, but they are older posts and the company now appears to be defunct due, at least in part, to a recall and losing it's DOT status. Is this true? Does anyone have an ACC Polo or Shortie they're trying to sell?
I read a lot about HCI polos, carbons, and shorties. They look good, but the picture made them look very round and so I doubt they'd be a good match for my head.
I detest the mushroom look. If I'm safely cruising I value looks more than safety or comfort.
I use a 3/4 when I'm going into traffic or banging out the twisties.
PLEASE... I'm about to redeploy from Afghanistan and check out my new (to me) Fat Bob. I want to have a good helmet waiting. Of course, if it's a no-go, i'll just send it back.
Sorry for the long post.
I have a small (extra small) head. I measure about 51cm (approx. 20 inches). The thing is, i THINK my head is more long and narrow... so i'd need a helmet that is fit for a small, narrow head. I'm quite sure I don't want a circular helmet which would stick out way over my ears.
It has to be DOT... or at least have a sticker inside and out saying it's DOT
I'm leaning towards the D.O.T. Daytona Skull Cap
I read a lot about ACC helmets, but they are older posts and the company now appears to be defunct due, at least in part, to a recall and losing it's DOT status. Is this true? Does anyone have an ACC Polo or Shortie they're trying to sell?
I read a lot about HCI polos, carbons, and shorties. They look good, but the picture made them look very round and so I doubt they'd be a good match for my head.
I detest the mushroom look. If I'm safely cruising I value looks more than safety or comfort.
I use a 3/4 when I'm going into traffic or banging out the twisties.
PLEASE... I'm about to redeploy from Afghanistan and check out my new (to me) Fat Bob. I want to have a good helmet waiting. Of course, if it's a no-go, i'll just send it back.
Sorry for the long post.
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Arai Profile is shaped for "long oval" head, but it's full face. I have one and it's quite comfortable...been wearing it since it cooled off. I've got a Harley half helmet for warm weather.
Because accidents don't just happen, they're planned?
Because accidents don't just happen, they're planned?
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i know accidents aren't planned, just didn't feel like wording it carefully. It's more that i'll pick my opportunities to be dangerous rather than being dangerous/careless all the time.
Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the advice.
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I keep hearing about the mushroom look, and I guess I've never really understood the concerns. I'm more worried about the government hacking into my brain waves, so my helmets have to be a little more sophisticated.
I prefer the half-helmet look for 99 percent of my riding
![](http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8966/beaniewithfaceguard.png)
But on cold days, or if I feel a little more protection is necessary, we like the old school look of a 3/4. Here's my OL in hers.
![](http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6451/threequartercolander.jpg)
We also have non-DOT shorties that we sometimes wear, when we're riding through a state that doesn't require helmets. Not much in the way of impact protection, but still has good EMF shielding capabilities....
![](http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8886/emfcopy450x535.jpg)
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It was more of a joke than giving you crap. lol. Most companies that I checked into don't advertise what shape head it's built for, but Arai does which is why I got it. I do know that a helmet shaped for a round head becomes painful on the forehead if it's sized to fit without wabbleing because its wider on the the sides.
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