dave@hplslc.UUCP (Dave Dow) (05/02/85)
Well, with summer approaching and the Seattle Rain Festival slowing
down, thoughts of hopping onto the freedom of my bike are becoming more
and more common. Unfortunately, due to a theft last year, I now have to
buy a new helmet. Do any of you have any recommendations on good helmets
to buy? My only requirements are that it be affordable (<$120), provide
good protection (ie, full face), and be comfortable on a highway ride
without a fairing.
My last helmet was a Kiwi (k9 or k10, I can't remember), that met
all of the above requirements. I'm currently thinking of getting one
again. What are your thoughts?
If a lot of people write, I'll post results to the net.
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David Dow
Hewlett Packarddavidk@dartvax.UUCP (David C. Kovar) (05/04/85)
Back when I still had a cycle, I was using a Simpson helmet, no
recollection of which one save that people called me 'Darth' when
I was wearing it. Anyhow. It was a very comfortable helmet, good
visibility, but noisy at highway speeds. I remember a lot of wind
getting in and making a fair bit of noise. The flip up visor was ok,
it scratched a bit too easily and only had a full up and full down
position. It was still a nice helmet and fit me better than any of
the Tourstars I tried...
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David C. Kovar
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with a tactical nuke.
'Shit', I thought. 'Screwed again. What's good a tactical nuke in a
street fight?'"
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