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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 10/31/2007 7:48:58 AM

Jaybird180

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the only gripe I have with the rf-1000 is that it feels like my chin sticks out the bottom, I realy have to work it down on my head to feel like its put. and i have heard the x11 doesnt have this problem.

This is a Shoei design.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 6:38:08 AM

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I also have an HJC Dargon and it does the same think on the freeway. my helmet is a size M and it fits good, but I still get that lifting feeling.

Like the one guy said always get a Snell approved helmet and never get a Vega helmet-they will crack in half after the secound hit.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 12:38:19 PM

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Helemets are meant to sustain 1 major impact.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 2:49:30 PM

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ORIGINAL: Jaybird180

Helemets are meant to sustain 1 major impact.

That's hot how helmets get their SNELL stikourz

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 2:52:39 PM

MichTa73

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How do you like the weight of the ex-1000? I tried it on a few days ago and it felt HEAVY? I was going to replace my HJC CL-15 with one of these, but I think I may just go for an RF-1000 instead.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 3:28:47 PM

Jaybird180

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No it's not. Truth be told, I don't place much emphasis on SNELL anyhow. Are you up on the whole debacle between them and the article 2 years ago about their testing? They just recently acknowledged that there was some credibility to the article and decided to change their standards. SNELLM2005 is actually a LESS safe helmet. Go for BCE or ECE. Ensure the helmet is DOT.

Dont' get me wrong, my EXO700 is SNELL, but it has now become mostly marketing hype for manufacturers. I hear the 2008 standard will be worth it, though.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/5/2007 6:22:10 PM

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I do like my ex1000 alot. It is a little heavy but it also feels safer if that makes sense. Good looks and all the vents and face pump ect I think is a great buy. Kind of like a 1k vs a 600 to me I feel like I can relax more with the feel of stability. Just my feel>

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/12/2007 12:42:54 PM

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i've heard that when you shake your head the helmet shouldn't slip at all. i have an x-large and it's too big for me. it felt great when i first got it, but now it's stretched out a little and noticeably roomy. i'm thinking of going w/ the large... so don't forget that it'll stretch out.

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RE: Best helmet for riding on highways? - 11/13/2007 1:46:09 AM

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