helmet use

Hoser

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helmet use

« on: May 04, 2012, 05:52:38 PM »

Thought I would add this poll to the earlier post.


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KSDragonRider

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Re: helmet use

« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2012, 07:34:47 PM »

Well hoser, the only reason you got to meet me today was because I needed a new helmet for this season. Next season it will be time for a new winter full face helmet.

I get a new one every 5 years, or if it gets slammed hard, I get a new one before that 5 years is up.

I got 6 out of my last one just because I was trying to figure out what new helmet I wanted for summer time riding.


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Alien

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Re: helmet use

« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2012, 07:46:31 PM »

I always wear mine even when I lived in a few states that didn't require it. Why? I still have the old Bell full face with the snap on visor that saved my dad's life in 1980. It sits on a shelf right next to the Shoei full face that saved my life in 2005.

I don't judge those who prefer to go without a helmet, but for me it's no contest.


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Re: helmet use

« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2012, 09:23:53 PM »

I always wear my Nolan N-102 with a jacket, gloves and boots. Jackets and gloves vary depending on the season but I always wear insulated police boots. I find in the summer they keep my feet from getting too hot and keep my feet warm in cold weather plus they have a gore tex liner for rain.

Marty


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Hoser

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Re: helmet use

« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 04:12:19 AM »

Quote from: KSDragonRider on May 04, 2012, 07:34:47 PM

I dunno,I think you would have come just for the lunch, too. Just like the rest of us did. Hoser cooldude


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JaysGone

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Delray Beach Florida

Re: helmet use

« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2012, 05:10:21 AM »

I never did wear one when just riding around town.
That also included my commute to work.
I only wore it when on the slabs when riding distances not even locally.
4 years ago I had an accident leaving a friends driveway.
I went right over the handle bars sans helmet.
I was knocked out for over 3 hours amongst other things.
Even though I have zero memory of the accident and ambulance ride.
I now wear it even if Im just going around the block.


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Re: helmet use

« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2012, 01:19:50 PM »

I noticed today coming back from a transfer I saw about 40 bikes out. Only noticed 2 riders without lids.

When Kit got her bike out last week she started with the 3/4. Her idea. Which is surprising outta her. She used the novey the other day and it was better.


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