Half Helmet Slip?
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Half Helmet Slip?
Does this happen to anyone else? I have a half helmet and it fits snug, but when I hit around 45 to 50 mph and the wind is in my face if I happen to tilt my head up the wind pushed the helmet back a bit and it feels like it's falling off! In reality, it probably slipped 3/4 of an inch back. Is this normal, or is my head just shaped weird?
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Re: Half Helmet Slip?
make sure your buckled up nice and tight.
sometimes i ride with my shield up and the wind does move it back just a little, not so much that my helmet would fall off, but with the shield down, there's no problem
sometimes i ride with my shield up and the wind does move it back just a little, not so much that my helmet would fall off, but with the shield down, there's no problem
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Might be that your head's not shaped weird but that the helmet is the wrong shape for your head.
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My OH showed me how to use a bandana folded up to make a band around my head before I put my half helmet on. I've experienced the wind blowing tilting my head back thing, but never slippage. The band keeps sweat from my eyes and acts as a sort of expandable joint sealer between my head nad the helmet.
Make sure the strap is cinched tight.
Make sure the strap is cinched tight.
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my 3/4 does the same thing...ScooterTrash wrote:x2, my wife has the same problem because helmets are designed around 1 head shape. Your best bet is a 3/4 helmet or full faceericalm wrote:Might be that your head's not shaped weird but that the helmet is the wrong shape for your head.
I think I just need a different helmet. Can't wear a FF with glasses (plus I get claustrophobic).
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Go modular!KRUSTYburger wrote:Can't wear a FF with glasses (plus I get claustrophobic).
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If you wear glasses, some are. They tend to have more face room in the front.Angela wrote:ericalm wrote:Go modular!KRUSTYburger wrote:Can't wear a FF with glasses (plus I get claustrophobic).
Are modular much better than a FF?
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While I've no doubt this happened, I don't know if it's common among all modulars. I'd love to know what kind of helmet it was.r0sa wrote:NOT the modular helmets! somebody on ADVrider posted a picture of what happened to his after an accident, he didnt badly injure his body but his helmet was broken, shattered, the chin part snapped off, it was not cool.
sorry wish i had the picture to show but can't seem to find it
I do know that I've seen the face shield ripped off a 3/4 and the owner wound up with several stitched in her face. I find it hard to believe that even a crappy modular wouldn't have provided somewhat more protection.
But that's a debate I'd really rather not rehash in this thread. If someone wants to start a new one, feel free.
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I have no problems getting my glasses on after I put on either of my ff helmets. For my claustrophobia which is pretty mild( I’m a lot worse being in a small area if there are people near). I flip the visor open except when I’m moving and leave all the vents open even when its cold out. My biggest problem is my glasses fogging up. Does anyone with a ¾ have that problem? After I get a little more experience I’ll probably get one for just driving around town because it looks like it would be easier to communicate with people without having to take it off