Helmet Recommendations?
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Helmet Recommendations?
I'm looking for a light, easy, but still DOT-approved helmet for myself and my girlfriend. I can't seem to find anything that quite fits the bill. It's all a little too cumbersome or hardcore looking. Any suggestions on where to find something?
To give an idea of what I'm looking for, here is a bicycle helmet that I like the look of. Unfortunately it's not legal for scooters.
https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Adult-A ... r=8-3&th=1
To give an idea of what I'm looking for, here is a bicycle helmet that I like the look of. Unfortunately it's not legal for scooters.
https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Adult-A ... r=8-3&th=1
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If you are accustomed to wearing a bicycle or skate helmet, a DOT legal helmet is going to feel huge and heavy for a while.
-My wife went through a half helmet and some others before she found a DOT one that didn't feel like an astronaut helmet.
-There are so many distracted cagers on the road that you really need that DOT helmet.
-My wife went through a half helmet and some others before she found a DOT one that didn't feel like an astronaut helmet.
-There are so many distracted cagers on the road that you really need that DOT helmet.
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In terms of shape, the Speed and Strength SS410 and the Bell Pit Boss look pretty close to what you're looking for. If you shop around for "half helmets," you might find some more in that style.
The Bell Custom 500 is also not too hardcore looking, in my opinion.
The Bell Custom 500 is also not too hardcore looking, in my opinion.
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And, if you prefer white, there's the Bell Pit Boss again, or the Scorpion EXO-C110.
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A good helmet is going to feel cumbersome and tight.
Give it time; before you know it, riding without it will be uncomfortable.
Check out these reviews:
https://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle ... iews/#type
Give it time; before you know it, riding without it will be uncomfortable.
Check out these reviews:
https://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle ... iews/#type
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We got a couple of these LS2 Rebellion helmets. I like the flip down visor since I don’t have to take my sun glasses when I am running errands.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ls2 ... ion-helmet
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ls2 ... ion-helmet
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I recommend that you go to a local motorcycle accessory type store if there is one near you. Cycle Gear is kind of a cheesy place, but they have a ton of locations in the US, and you can try on a bunch of different helmets at once and receive some professional help. They also have a wide selection of helmets for under $100.