Half helmet! Aiii! Fun but stupid.

[KLOWN]

looking good ! I'm glad i don't own one though. When I had my off the front of my full face helmet took a beating (i slid on my face) i would have no face left if i were wearing one of them

[Steam]

When I had my off the front of my full face helmet took a beating (i slid on my face) i would have no face left if i were wearing one of them

Yep, here's a picture from "Proficient Motorcycling" showing where most impacts happen... sobering for half helmet / shorty helmet wearers. Still, they do look cool...

[surfer]

I wear a half helmet with a zip on bit. The zip on bit does cut a lot of the noise out. To keep the wind out of my eyes a tight fitting pair of sunnys or clear safty goggles work well. Otherwise the risk of a bug in the eye could be the last thing to be seen. Yes, having an open mouth equals swallowing bugs, so close it.

I did wear the half helmet for a while without the zip on part that goes over the ears. I have to say the noise was unbearable and I was concerned about noise damage to my ears; so I wouldn't recommend it.

I used to wear an open face helmet. Having a tight fit between the helmet and cheeks keeps the wind noise down otherwise your hearing may suffer with this as well. I had an off whilst wearing the open face helmet in which the side of it took the impact. My noggin was ok.

I do wear a full face helmet when it rains as the rain feels like needles being pushed into the skin on my face as I scoot along. However, I feel claustrophobic inside a full face helmet and less aware of my environmnt. I do accept that they offer better protection and are better for me. I ride a cruiser style bike and I don't ride like a hoon. My choice is my choice.

I remember a long while ago being on the back of a bike without a helmet, it was fun. Then the law changed and everyone wore helmets. I have also ridden without a helmet and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[sunhuntin]

surfer... very good post.

i also wear an open face lid, and have had one off as well. my head was fine... i dont actually think the helmet got damaged at all, but replaced it anyway. i wear it in all weathers, but i do keep a neck thingy [see previous post] in the bike for when the weather does get bad.

when i get some spare cash, ill get a half lid for summer. what brand is yours, surfer? i like the zip idea.

[Waylander]

Just sold mine with my brother's scooter. To be honest I'de rather go without the helmet thn one of those again. Kept trying to fly off my head.

[scumdog]

Where'd you get that? I have seen bandanas / bits of triangular cloth printed with skulls on Trademe for $30, is there a better option?

Yep, the type I have is made from wet-suit material and cut & stitched to match the contour of your face, it covers from forehead to chin.

It stops bugs whacking you so hard, keeps your forehead/nose getting sunburnt and keeps your face warm when wet.

The bad news? I bought it in Sturgis - wished I'd bought 50 'cos I've had heaps of people wanting to buy it.

[The Lone Rider]

anyone know of where to get one in CHCH or should I go fishing?

I want the ladies to all recognize me when I'm on the bike, but I do admit I'll be nothing worth looking at even more so if I off the bike and myself while wearing that helmet.

[skidMark]

I bought one of those when I was doing mail delivery... rode with it on going home from Boyd Honda on my GPX (a while ago now).
As soon as I got home, I took it back and returned it. One reason: Really, really noisy, and that woulda screwed my ears up... I got mine for like $60 i think... it was the flaming FFM one...

that gpx was the mightiest 250 in the tron ya know

[surfer]

surfer... very good post.

i also wear an open face lid, and have had one off as well. my head was fine... i dont actually think the helmet got damaged at all, but replaced it anyway. i wear it in all weathers, but i do keep a neck thingy [see previous post] in the bike for when the weather does get bad.

when i get some spare cash, ill get a half lid for summer. what brand is yours, surfer? i like the zip idea.

Brand is THH, most bike shops will stock them. I think it cost somewhere between $60 to $80.

[surfer]

surfer... very good post.

i also wear an open face lid, and have had one off as well. my head was fine... i dont actually think the helmet got damaged at all, but replaced it anyway. i wear it in all weathers, but i do keep a neck thingy [see previous post] in the bike for when the weather does get bad.

when i get some spare cash, ill get a half lid for summer. what brand is yours, surfer? i like the zip idea.

Oh yeah, so you don't get a helmet that flies off when you are moving fast, make sure you try a few different brands on so you get one that sits snugly on your head. The sides should have no gap otherwise you will get 'wind rush' which can potentially damage your ears. Don't be put off by the blank face from the sales assistant if you mention this as a concern, just means they know squat.

[jrandom]

I discovered last weekend that half helmets and balaclavas make Number One Son run up, point and say "Ooooh, look daddy, that's a SCARY man!"

The gentleman (and I use the phrase very loosely) wearing the Tribesmen patch was mildly amused.

[CM2005]

Thanks for the tip. I've got a similar thing already, a fleecy Neck-sock which I can pull right up to my eyes.
But I do so want one with a skull on it!
I rang the costume shops but they're all out of skulls, I'll have to wait until they restock and then have a look.

there's a skull ski mask on tardme at the mo'