helmets?
#42
I wear a helmet 60% of the time - usually based on weather more than anything else, right or wrong... The 2 states I do the most of my riding in don't have helmet laws - Texas and New Mexico. In Texas you don't have to wear a helmet if you are 21 and have proof of med insurance (10K) or you have a rider safety certificate. You can get a sticker that proves such or chance being pulled over and show proof stated above. Fellow TX riders, please add anything I missed or embelished.
When I lived in Iowa (no helmet law), I had to carry a helmet regardless 'cause I lived on the Iowa/Nebraska (strong helmet laws) border...
I believe I have 5 helmets: An awesome HJC w/ modular sun shield, Simpson 3/4, 2 Fulmer 1/2s and my favorite 1/2 Skid Lid. I've been down hard twice in 31 years, the last time was deer-related and I have a permanent scar from the brim of my Skid Lid hitting the bridge of my nose and a bum right shoulder.
When I lived in Iowa (no helmet law), I had to carry a helmet regardless 'cause I lived on the Iowa/Nebraska (strong helmet laws) border...
I believe I have 5 helmets: An awesome HJC w/ modular sun shield, Simpson 3/4, 2 Fulmer 1/2s and my favorite 1/2 Skid Lid. I've been down hard twice in 31 years, the last time was deer-related and I have a permanent scar from the brim of my Skid Lid hitting the bridge of my nose and a bum right shoulder.
Last edited by boogiewithtuck; 01-12-2009 at 07:45 PM.
#43
#44
Only when I'm in a state that requires it. Anyone have one of these? http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/dothelmets.htm
Georgia law requires a helmet (would wear one anyway). I wear a carbon fiber helmet from the website above. I highly recommend this 1/2 helmet. I have the polo. Use the 3/4 below 60 degrees or high chance of rain.
#46
I generally wear a helmet most of the time - Occasionally on some longer rides in the middle of nothing, I might go without for comfort's sake for a while.
I've got a bunch of 'em... Because you can't return them.
By far my favorite is the Scorpion EXO 100.
That shield is amazing - Stays inside the helmet, pops out when the rain hits, goes right back up after (left thumb actuator). Also a great removable ear curtain that's fantastic in the cold & wet stuff.
I've got a bunch of 'em... Because you can't return them.
By far my favorite is the Scorpion EXO 100.
That shield is amazing - Stays inside the helmet, pops out when the rain hits, goes right back up after (left thumb actuator). Also a great removable ear curtain that's fantastic in the cold & wet stuff.
#47
After being on anti seizure meds for 20 yrs. of my life due to a head injury I wear one without fail. At 54yrs old the old adage "RIDE HARD DIE YOUNG" doesn't apply any more. I've got a Shoei 1/2 now but ordering a Seer. The kids got me a Scala-Rider Q2 for Christmas so looking forward to mounting it up on a new helmet.
Last edited by D2R; 01-12-2009 at 08:51 PM.
#49
Only when I'm in a state that requires it. Anyone have one of these? http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/dothelmets.htm