im looking for a half helmet that has a lower profile closer to the brow that is DOT approved....
64-5630 - Skid Lid Original DOT Helmet - Flat Black
64-5630 - Skid Lid Original DOT Helmet - Flat Black
Actually, my German lid is the most comfortable one I have... but that's because it's lined with auto headliner materialBesides, Rich and I have the same hair style, so the helmet should feel as good on my head.
I'm genuinely not trying to start a flamewar, but how concerned with safety can you be wearing a lid like this? Don't get me wrong I think you should wear whatever you want, but it seems to me that most of the folks wearing lids like that are the same ones that wouldn't wear anything if not for helmet laws. Again, totally your prerogative, just curious.Sure it is more money, but my safety is worth it.
I was thinking the same thing, but I have tried half helmets and just didn't like them had nothing to do with the safety of it.I'm genuinely not trying to start a flamewar, but how concerned with safety can you be wearing a lid like this? Don't get me wrong I think you should wear whatever you want, but it seems to me that most of the folks wearing lids like that are the same ones that wouldn't wear anything if not for helmet laws. Again, totally your prerogative, just curious.
That is what is great about this country. I have a prerogative and I can exercise it. Actually, I have mentioned this before, I am not afraid of dying. I don't worry about it, and I do not let the thought make my choices in life.I'm genuinely not trying to start a flamewar, but how concerned with safety can you be wearing a lid like this? Don't get me wrong I think you should wear whatever you want, but it seems to me that most of the folks wearing lids like that are the same ones that wouldn't wear anything if not for helmet laws. Again, totally your prerogative, just curious.
we dont have a helmet law... normally i wear my full face, and while i understand that anything can happen at anytime, if im going on a short run to the store or its just plain hot.... id like to get some wind. If i get hit it offers some protection for the noggin, and im not purdy enough to fret about a scraped chinDon't get me wrong I think you should wear whatever you want, but it seems to me that most of the folks wearing lids like that are the same ones that wouldn't wear anything if not for helmet laws.
Thanks for the reply. I was just trying to understand where you were coming from. As to your side note, I don't ever look at folks' profiles and I guess I just assumed no one looked at mine. I certainly have nothing to hide if that was the implication....anyway ride safe.That is what is great about this country. I have a prerogative and I can exercise it. Actually, I have mentioned this before, I am not afraid of dying. I don't worry about it, and I do not let the thought make my choices in life.
If my time comes while riding a motorcycle, it won't matter what helmet I have on. However, for the little bumps, trips, and falls, this is one of the best helmets I can have on IMHO. It is also within the law.
Life is short and no one gets out alive.
As a side note; I have been looking at all the profiles of people that post inflamatory comments or "I am not trying to start a..." or similar comment, and it is funny how almost 100% of these people do not share any personal information in their profiles. ???
Some of the states have no helmet laws. the ones that do usually require that you have a dot stamp. In a state with a helmet law I have never seen anyone ride without one, I would imagine its a fine and they probably won't let you ride away. Most people here that don't like helmets will wear novelty helmets and atleast with my experience nobody will bother you about it unless they have you pulled over for something else.The whole helmet law is different over here in the Uk we have to have em and they have to be of a certain standard the smallest one I could find that complied with the law is a Davida 91 which I am wearing in pic. Given the choice I would always were a helmet though maybe just one of the small beanie ones. You guys in the states seem to have a more relaxed attitude to the helmet law, what happens if you get caught riding without a helmet ?
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Same over here, I ride with a German DOT helmet in the Summer (If you can call it that) and I havent been pulled over by the Cops yet, I think though if they pulled me up for speeding they would throw the book at me !Some of the states have no helmet laws. the ones that do usually require that you have a dot stamp. In a state with a helmet law I have never seen anyone ride without one, I would imagine its a fine and they probably won't let you ride away. Most people here that don't like helmets will wear novelty helmets and atleast with my experience nobody will bother you about it unless they have you pulled over for something else.
There's been a big to-do lately here in North Carolina about the helmets. We have a helmet law, but it is somewhat vague and open to interpretation. Several centrally located counties have begun stopping people with the intent of "helmet inspection" and writing tickets for improper equipment if it is not a DOT approved helmet, as is required by state law.Same over here, I ride with a German DOT helmet in the Summer (If you can call it that) and I havent been pulled over by the Cops yet, I think though if they pulled me up for speeding they would throw the book at me !
Just saw this on another forum:Oh yeah, don't order a NexL helmet - I waited 8 months for one and no sign of it.... still trying to get my money back.
If you dont mind me adding to your posts. Gilbert J. Williams obit was published 10/28/07 in Santa Cruz Co., CA. I cant see the obit itself since its on Ancestry.com under the "pay for" section. The dude had a load of State tax liens and/judgments against him & his four different businesses, all the way back to 1988. Appears his wife was correct that he's deceased. All four companies he had registered in Watsonville are in receivership with monetary judgements against them. All public record by the way.It would appear, unless there is a small claims avenue you can take against NEXL SPORTS PRODUCTS LLC in Watsonville, that your payment might be gone. Sorry for adding to the bad news. Thought you might want to know.