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From: lrd@drusd.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Skid Lids
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Date: Fri, 25-May-84 10:53:07 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 25 10:53:07 1984
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	I used to wear a Skid-Lid because it seemed cooler (especially for
	Texas summers) but I was always nervous about how well it would
	protect me.  When the Bell Tourlite came out, I decided to get one,
	heat or not.  I've been wearing it two summers now (going on three).
	It's as cool as the Skid-Lid, in my opinion, and I feel much better
	now.  About a year ago I convinced my wife to trade her Skid-Lid in
	on a Tourlite too, and she has had no complaints as regards the
	heat.  (She actually does more heat-of-the-day biking than I do).
	
		Bill Jefferys  8-%
		Astronomy Dept, University of Texas, Austin TX 78712   (USnail)
		{ihnp4,kpno,ctvax}!ut-sally!utastro!bill   (uucp)
		utastro!bill@ut-ngp			   (ARPANET)

Re helmets and heat -- I'm not a bicyclist, but I am a motorcyclist (and
Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor).  My wife and I have found no
discomfort wearing full-face helmets in 90+ weather; the helmets have lots of
insulation, and our heads are cooler than if exposed to the sun.  Of course,
we have engines to do the work, so we are generating a lot less body heat,
but given the alternative (head injury), our decision is to use the best
(maximum protection) helmets available -- always, and without exception!