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mohadib
04-07-2009, 06:41 PM
Howdy,
You guys think this helmet would be ok? By that I mean protect my head and not look overly gay.

http://papernapkin.org/pastebin/resource/images/imageEntryId/5094

Thanks,
dib
AutoXer
04-07-2009, 07:00 PM
that is a cool helmet . is it snell aproved?
mohadib
04-07-2009, 07:07 PM
hmm, no clue what snell approved is. No mention of it on the webpage. This is all I see about meeting a given standard.

Meets & Exceeds DOT & ECE Standards.

Thanks,
dib
Mosh
04-07-2009, 07:11 PM
Lookin good isnt the point.Yeah that helmet looks great..But is it strong?
You want a helmet that is DOT and Snell approved for safety.
Snell is a series of tests the helmet is put thru, to assess its impact strength.
DOT is a a test rating the department of transportation puts on the helmet.
A helmet may be good for the street (Hence DOT approval),but not for MX or offroad use.That is why you want a Snell approved Helmet as well as DOT.

I know helmets are pricey, but the extra 40-50 bucks is worth the added protection to get a D.O.T, AND Snell approved piece.
mohadib
04-07-2009, 07:25 PM
Thanks, just the kind of information I was looking for.
smvorndran
04-07-2009, 10:16 PM
If you're worried about looking gay over a helmet, maybe you've got other problems.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

smvorndran

Sorry this post didn't help in any way.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
tanks350x
04-07-2009, 11:14 PM
It doesn't matter what a helmet looks like, as long as the squash bucket protects the squash! :lol:
mohadib
04-07-2009, 11:37 PM
eh.. I like simple stuff. Like my ATC and my dog. I don't need a helmet that looks like a stinking Michel Bay Transformer.
Maybe if it came with a laser...

Cheers,
dib
Autophysn
04-08-2009, 04:37 AM
^^^^LOL!^^^^^

That looks like a cool helmet, but like the others said, if it is approved, you can't go wrong. I ordered mine of Ebay for $60, and it is approved and looks great!
mohadib
04-08-2009, 04:44 AM
Aye, I'm not going to get it. Don't want to cut corners on the helmet :D

Thanks,
dib
dcreel
04-08-2009, 05:02 AM
Here is the helmet I just bought not too long back. It's a Carbon fiber/Kevlar helmet made by Fly. It"s last years model. DOT and Snell approved. Not bad for $90.00. I love mine, it's really light.

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/3293
http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/product_images/07FlyLite4PyroLG.gif
mohadib
04-08-2009, 05:18 AM
Kevlar! Nice. I'm not sure which one I'll get yet. I do know I will *NOT* be getting this one..

http://i12.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/5f/ec/19_2.JPG


wts lol, maybe its NOS from the 70's?

Cheers,
dib