Daytona or HCI half D.O.T. helmet?
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I Currently wear a ACC carbon fiber helmet that is being recalled so I'm in the market for a new non-mushroom half helmet. I've narrowed my search down to the Daytona carbon fiber or the HCI.
It looks like the HCI may have a smaller look but I'm concerned it may be another potential recall like ACC since it looks very similar.
The Daytona appears to be slightly beefier but may be a little safer and better quality.
The problem is I have never had my hands on either so I am deferring to the forum members to give me their opinions regarding comfort, quality and looks before I make the investment.
It looks like the HCI may have a smaller look but I'm concerned it may be another potential recall like ACC since it looks very similar.
The Daytona appears to be slightly beefier but may be a little safer and better quality.
The problem is I have never had my hands on either so I am deferring to the forum members to give me their opinions regarding comfort, quality and looks before I make the investment.
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I called HCI today and spoke with one of the reps. He said that none of his D.O.T. helmets have that low profile, non-mushroom look like the ACC model but of course thats why ACC if having a recall. He actually recommended I keep the ACC. Said it was decent.
I had him measure and weigh his carbon fiber helmet. The results were that HCI weighed more than Daytona and measured slightly wider from ear to ear than Daytona.
I pulled the trigger and ordered the Daytona based upon my findings today. I figure if I don't like it I'll send it back and suffer the $30 restocking fee.
I couldn't find a dealer in my area to actually see and try on the Daytona. Royal pain to purchase a helmet site unseen.
I had him measure and weigh his carbon fiber helmet. The results were that HCI weighed more than Daytona and measured slightly wider from ear to ear than Daytona.
I pulled the trigger and ordered the Daytona based upon my findings today. I figure if I don't like it I'll send it back and suffer the $30 restocking fee.
I couldn't find a dealer in my area to actually see and try on the Daytona. Royal pain to purchase a helmet site unseen.
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I"m trying to figure out a dot helmet for my fat head. I wear a size 8 hat and got use to wearing the novelty helmets when I lived in GA. Now in NC, the new law is DOT and I figured I should got ahead and get one. The Daytona skull cap is looking like the one I'll try. I"m going with a xxl first if that doesn't fit true, I'll exchange for a 3x. I"ve got a harley helmet now too. It's feels really heavy. Anyway, keep us posted on your Daytona.
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I Currently wear a ACC carbon fiber helmet that is being recalled so I'm in the market for a new non-mushroom half helmet. I've narrowed my search down to the Daytona carbon fiber or the HCI.
It looks like the HCI may have a smaller look but I'm concerned it may be another potential recall like ACC since it looks very similar.
The Daytona appears to be slightly beefier but may be a little safer and better quality.
The problem is I have never had my hands on either so I am deferring to the forum members to give me their opinions regarding comfort, quality and looks before I make the investment.
It looks like the HCI may have a smaller look but I'm concerned it may be another potential recall like ACC since it looks very similar.
The Daytona appears to be slightly beefier but may be a little safer and better quality.
The problem is I have never had my hands on either so I am deferring to the forum members to give me their opinions regarding comfort, quality and looks before I make the investment.
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Daytona helmet review
Incidently, the Daytona gives the wearer a mushroom look too.