What kind of helmet do you wear?

"slipperysallylikespenguins" (slipperysally) 04/12/2016 at 16:47 • Filed to: None

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As many people on here ride motorcycles, atvs, bicycles, and racecars; and many people here do so responsibly; what kind of helmets do you have? Here’s a history of mine.

I had a few old beat up ones when I was growing up but we’ll start with my high school and up helmets. First up is my Nutcase helmet with all the battle scars of drunken and stupid choices.

Then I got this CKX TX217 Superman as my first new helmet as a gift from my brother when I bought my first street motorcycle. I used it for about two years and still use it occasionally for mountain biking.

I upgraded to a Joe Rocket RKT 101 Carbon when I started doing long trips( along with a proper jacket, jeans, gloves, and boots.) I absolutely love the subtle carbon weave poking out of the blue. I bought a chrome visor to go with it as well but the finish wore off quickly and now I just have a spare visor. This is my current riding helmet.

And this is my newest helmet. By newest I mean about two years old. I haven’t used it yet because the graphics seem fragile and I want to get a clear coat on it first. It is a Bell Star RS-1 RSD Flash. I’ve always preferred subtle helmets but this one really caught my eye.

And those are my helmets, what do you ride with Oppo?

Bonus: my primary motoryclce right now. Just replaced air filter, spark plugs, oil and filter, and brake pads. Flushed the brake fluid and coolant, and adjusted the chain. Runs much happier now. Inspired by Practical Enthusiasts recent post about de-Craigslisting his Ninja, I have a lot of bad wiring and previous damage to undo that I have ignored for many years.

yitznewton > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 16:50

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For autocross/track days/go-karts I recently got the new Racequip, because cheap and SA2015.

Tripper > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 16:55

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I’ve got a Shoei RF 1200. Really comfy, never fogs.

Slant6 > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 16:57

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I wear this whenever I feel shrapnel might be a problem. Pretty cheap from surplus.

Gone > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 16:59

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G-Force Pro Eliminator
Shoei TZ-R
Giro Ionos
LG Rocket Air
Rudy Wingspan

All of these need replaced as they are past their 5yr date. Ugh. Moto and cycle helmets see a lot of UV and usage. I need to be safer.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Gone 04/12/2016 at 17:05

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My Joe Rocket is going on 8 years old and its still in really good shape. My CKX is separating the foam from the shell so its no good anymore. The date really doesn’t matter if you keep the liner clean and inspect it often. I usually wear a head sock or cap on longer rides to keep sweat out of it too.

slipperysallylikespenguins > yitznewton 04/12/2016 at 17:05

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I’ve been looking for a trackday automotive helmet, how it that one?

slipperysallylikespenguins > Slant6 04/12/2016 at 17:06

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So whenever a mustang is near?

slipperysallylikespenguins > Tripper 04/12/2016 at 17:09

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Shoeis are really nice, something I will be looking at for my next helmet.

facw > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 17:09

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Gyro Atmos:

PowderHound > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 17:12

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Some sort of visored open face for mountain biking. A mammut el cap for rock climbing maybe 30% of the time. I don't wear one snowboarding...

slipperysallylikespenguins > PowderHound 04/12/2016 at 17:23

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I forgot about climbing, I’ve got a Kask Super Plasma for that.

BorkBorkBjork > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 17:23

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Works great. I was a little unsure at first, but a pair of circus performers convinced me it was solid (I needed a helmet before they would shoot me out of their cannon). I was a little shaken up after its first test, but I walked it off and I’m no worse for wear!

slipperysallylikespenguins > facw 04/12/2016 at 17:25

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That looks sooooo light and soooooo ventilated.

slipperysallylikespenguins > BorkBorkBjork 04/12/2016 at 17:26

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just need a chinstrap and you’re good to go

facw > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 17:28

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Yeah, it’s great. I got my first one after a week where it was 100+ every day and decided my old one wasn’t cutting it with the heat. This one is so much better. Had to get a new one after I bounced my head off the pavement and the helmet got some small cracks. Still my head was fine (my shoulder was not), so I guess it did its job from a safety perspective as well.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 17:46

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I wear a Bell. When I was a teenager, my brother was in a crash on his bike, landing with the back of his head on a curb. The helmet shattered but he was fine. We called to thank them and they asked us to send in the helmet with a description of the wreck etc. in exchange for a $25 voucher for a new Bell helmet.

I've been buying them ever since.

slipperysallylikespenguins > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 04/12/2016 at 18:05

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Bell seems like a really good company. My experience with them is limited but the one I did buy is definitely the best built helmet I have.

Kailand09 > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 18:15

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Zamp FSA-2.

It is bland, but for now that’s cool.

Once I’m more experienced, I plan to commission a friend to paint it for me.

BorkBorkBjork > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 18:15

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Precisely 0 people understand my reference.

Poor Guybrush, already forgotten to history.

McMike > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 18:17

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I wear irresponsible ones.

DOT approved, but not full face.

There’s a 3/4 Biltwell below - only photo I have of that one.

yitznewton > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 18:19

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I’ve only used it once for karting. Ventilation isn’t awesome; I think they sell one with better vents for $50 more.

slipperysallylikespenguins > McMike 04/12/2016 at 18:39

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I really like the graphics that Biltwell uses, they always look good.

Nisman > McMike 04/12/2016 at 18:59

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I love my Gringo :)

Nisman > Nisman 04/12/2016 at 18:59

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*Bonanza I mean. I don’t have a Gringo.

bob and john > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 23:08

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*gasp*

another SV rider!

iss purdy

Dusty Ventures > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 23:10

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I’ve got an HJC AR-10 for desert racing (and anything that requires a full face), and a Peltor G79 for rally. The G79 makes me look like a Spaceball

slipperysallylikespenguins > Dusty Ventures 04/12/2016 at 23:25

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Oooh fancy. Does that HJC do a good job keeping dust out when racing?

slipperysallylikespenguins > bob and john 04/12/2016 at 23:26

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Yes I am a longtime member in the church of SV. Mine is not as shiny as yours though.

All hail SV!!

Dusty Ventures > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/12/2016 at 23:31

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It does with a dirt skirt. They come from PCI with velcro along the bottom for attaching one of these skirts. No dust, plus extra protection in case of fire.

bob and john > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 00:45

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“shiny”

LOL. its just the crazy lighting. (also, just the one side. the other side looks like this:

Mmmmm > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 01:00

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Arai corsair V for the motorcycle. Used to have a scorpion and wasn’t too impressed with its quality (but hey get what you pay for) so I upgraded to an Arai vector 2, slammed in it, and it worked so well I was sold on another. So I got another vector 2 then once I started racing I got the corsair v and use the vector 2 as a spare in case I throw the bike down the road and trash my corsair v.

I also have a Sparco carbon fiber helmet because I was racing karts at one point and decided I’m fresh out of collage with a real job I should make a totally irresponsible purchase. The really sad thing is I totally forgot I even had that helmet until I started responding to this.

Hammerdown > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 07:54

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HJC CL-17. Super comfortable and vents well. I put a smoked shield on it.

JKER > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 10:48

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I just got a bell rs-1 recently as well, and I'm loving it. Hopefully I don't have to test it's prot cation anytime soon but I'll be seeing how it is on the track this weekend.

slipperysallylikespenguins > JKER 04/13/2016 at 13:31

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I haven’t worn mine on my bike yet, bu around the house it’s the most comfortable helmet I’ve ever worn. So my hopes are high. I need a smoked shield for mine too.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Mmmmm 04/13/2016 at 13:33

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That carbon Sparco is gorgeous.

Mmmmm > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 14:00

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That was exactly what went through my head about 2 seconds before buying it haha

TheOnelectronic > McMike 04/13/2016 at 16:40

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Do we -really- need chins anyway?

McMike > TheOnelectronic 04/13/2016 at 16:41

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Do we -really- need chins anyway?

It’s OK. I have one to spare.

TheOnelectronic > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 16:43

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Am I really the only one here who wears Shark? Incredible helmets.

Before my Vision-R I had an HJC “beater” while learning to ride, a Shoei RF-1000 as my first nice helmet, a Bell Star (Loud as shit), Shoei Qwest (Meh), and Schuberth C3 (Super quiet, but way too big for me)

TheOnelectronic > McMike 04/13/2016 at 16:46

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Carrying spares is important. That’s prudent.

slipperysallylikespenguins > TheOnelectronic 04/13/2016 at 17:08

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I’ve never even heard of a Shark brand helmet, I’ll have to consider them when looking for my next helmet.

McMike > TheOnelectronic 04/13/2016 at 17:10

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Ask me about my tire.

TheOnelectronic > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 17:13

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It’s a french company. They’ve only recently started selling here.