Who's got the best helmet? Post a picture of you wearing it!!!

[JayBros]

I strongly agree with Chupaca and Murphy. For me, buying a helmet online could be just as uncomfortable as trying to buy shoes/boots the same way. I wouldn't do so without the opportunity to wear it around for a good while and the best place for that is a good shop with lots of inventory. JMO.

 

[xBobbyx]

I am a firm believer in a full face helmet. I bought a half helmet and haven't worn it yet. The reason I haven't worn it is because I got hit in the head with a brick going 75mph down the highway. If I didn't have my full face on I wouldn't be here. It shattered my visor and put a pretty big gash in my Arai helmet. Almost knocked me of my bike. I was hanging on by my fingertips. It was pretty scary. So now my brand new half shell is just sitting in its box in a closet. Good luck with your search.

 

[jaherbst]

This particular graphic persuaded me to replace my 3/4 helmet with a full helmet. After a while, I stopped noticing the difference and actually don't feel comfortable now with just 3/4 protection. The modular design I have really helps me with that, as do the the thinner chin pads.

Coming on strong or not akspyderman you did not spend months visiting him in the hospital. He was there for a total of six long months. The above certainly proves my point regardless how you perceive it. As you should notice the majority of the impact is in the chin area. Over and out!

Jack

 

[ARtraveler]

Coming on strong or not akspyderman you did not spend months visiting him in the hospital. He was there for a total of six long months. The above certainly proves my point regardless how you perceive it. As you should notice the majority of the impact is in the chin area. Over and out!

Jack

No offense taken Jack. You are a very intelligent person. You are going to be you, and I am going to be me. We are not always going to agree on every point. Obviously we differ here. That's good. Not everyone agrees with you, and not everyone agrees with me.

We have said our points. More will say theirs. Life will go on.

 

[Dan McNally]

I love my Nolan N104 . . . most comfortable helmet I've ever had. RevZilla has some great videos at their web site that are useful in selecting a helmet and have a great return policy. http://www.revzilla.com/2015-best-motorcycle-helmets-buyers-guide

 

[figmotoday]

Hi xBobbyx, cool helmet, did you do the art work or did it come that way?

 

[flaggerphil]

My helmet is the Shoei RF-1100 I'm wearing in my avatar and on by sig pic. I've been wearing Shoei's exclusively for quite awhile. Had it custom painted by Mike Savage in Melbourne, FL.

 

[MMMII]

Bell Rogue on the left - HJC IS16 on the right

 

[xBobbyx]

Hi xBobbyx, cool helmet, did you do the art work or did it come that way?

It came that way. They have a red white and blue one too. It's the icon live fast.

 

[figmotoday]

It came that way. They have a red white and blue one too. It's the icon live fast.

Thanx xBobbyx. Very cool. I found a ton of icon helmets with sweet artwork.

 

[teacherbob]

I have been using Nolan for the past eight or nine years, they fit my head well and I like the flip-up front and built in visors.
seth

I have the Nolan N-43 and the new N-44.

 

[Lew L]

my wifes helmet

My wifes helmet:yikes:

Sometimes this helmet causes:

Kaos

 

[Magdave]

I use this
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gmax-gm54s-helmet-solid

It is modular and has metal locking pins. Is it as good as a full face? Dunno but it is better than a 3/4. Fits well is quiet and the ventilation is great. If I fly I plan on keeping my head down as I believe the graphic shown by Jack is what it is because people look where they are going keeping their head up. If you are flying looking does not matter better to tuck chin in and land.

 

[Bob Denman]

Here are some contenders...

 

[easysuper]

helmet

This is one of my wife.

 

[Mcubed45]

No major graphics

But it makes the point.

 

[Bob Denman]

Here Are Some More...

 

[Rockwall]

What is a helmet?

 

[Bob Denman]

It's what you can keep your brains in for safekeeping, while riding!

 

[BajaRon]

This particular graphic persuaded me to replace my 3/4 helmet with a full helmet. After a while, I stopped noticing the difference and actually don't feel comfortable now with just 3/4 protection. The modular design I have really helps me with that, as do the the thinner chin pads.

This is an age old discussion and ranks right up there with Oil for the number of posts and wide range of positions people take. The big difference being, the brand of oil you use isn't likely to impact the rest of your life.

In round numbers:
A 1/2 helmet will protect about 39% of your head (assuming it stays in place during the event which is highly suspect).
A 3/4 helmet will protect about 61% of your head (assuming you have a face shield and it is down). Otherwise, a 3/4 helmet will protect about 52% or your head.
A Full Face Helmet will protect close to 100% of your head.

As mentioned, fit is paramount. If your helmet moves around on your head then it is too big. Research has shown that about 70% of non-professional riders are wearing a helmet at least 1 size too big for them. That is better than 2 out of 3 people! For example, J. Leno was wearing a helmet 2 sizes to big.

No one plans for an accident and many don't really want to discuss it. But most people who have had an accident that required the services of a helmet either had a full face... Or they wish they did.