Loaded qeistion about half helmets

[pjweimer]

Schuberth C3 Pro

Neither the wife nor I was comfortable with the HJC full helmets, wrong construction to fit us comfortably and too inconvenient to take a drink while taking a pause during a ride. We went with the Schuberth C3 Pro. This modular is great fit for us, very good venting and we like the built in sunshade. The Pinlock shield eliminates fogging of the main shield. A bit pricey but it is a great helmet. Just wish it was a bit lighter.

 

[Motorcycledave]

Cycle Gear

Go to your local Cycle Gear store or go on line to www.cyclegear.com
they have several you will like that are not junk cheap stuff.


Dave

I ride with a Full Face all the time, but I also wouldn't mind having a 1/2 helmet to enjoy the wind in my face openess that it would provide as well. My issue is every single helmet I've tried makes me look like I have a Mushroom on my head:banghead: And I see other riders both bike and spyders occasionally that have the coolest better fitting or lower fitting on the head helmet that actually looks awesome. Now I don't want to purchase a low grade, I want it to be very safe and rated correctly...

Any suggestions?? or pics of your helmet on? ray:

Thanks
Rich

 

[rworell]

I couldn't agree more with the great comments and civility of this post...

Steve, this is fantastic and I couldn't agree more... I'm looking for the right helmet... yes.... but I also thougtht this would prevoke some great conversation and a discussion as to what everyones preferences and likes as well as dislikes are....

Again, thanks for the link and your input!!!
Rich

First, I am so thankful that while some have posted their preferences for more protection, I haven't seen anyone name calling or being condescending. Thank you Spyderlovers one and all. We all have preferences and choices. :thumbup:

I wear a Bell Evo modular (pic below) almost always when traveling. Especially super slab and with my wife because of all the features like a transition shield and Bluetooth headsets.

However, for short trips around town, to work, or a solo cruise,, I love my half helmet. And I may wear the half helmet on group rides where we have frequent stops. But like the OP,,, I didn't want the mushroom head. I searched high and low for the right helmet. The link below will take you to the absolute lowest profile helmet I could find that was still DOT. I have included a pic of me with my half helmet that I ordered from the linked site. Mine is the Outlaw Slim DOT. Be aware. They sell both DOT and non DOT. So read the product descriptions closely. And I do really like the Pit Boss. That will be my next Half Helmet.


http://www.leatherup.com/c/Half-Face-Motorcycle-Helmets/all/sortby_priceDesc/2/284.html

My Bell EVO that I love and then my half helmet.

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[Bob Denman]

I think that a lot of us started yammering on about full-face helmets, because we care what happens to each other... nojoke :thumbup:

 

[rworell]

Couldn't agree more.....

Well Said!!!! Love my Spyder friends even If I haven't met all of them yet :thumbup::agree:

I think that a lot of us started yammering on about full-face helmets, because we care what happens to each other... nojoke :thumbup: