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From: gam@proper.UUCP (Gordon Moffett)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Need Helmet Info
Message-ID: <1157@proper.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 27-Apr-84 10:48:27 EDT
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Posted: Fri Apr 27 10:48:27 1984
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Organization: Proper UNIX, Oakland, CA
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Keywords: helmet,Snell 80,Bell Star,ventilation,vision

Some things to look for in a helmet:  what kind of air circulation does it
provide?  I have a Bell Star, and while in motion with the faceplate closed
it is fine, when I am stopped I have to raise the faceplate after a short time.
With the Star this is difficult wih one, gloved hand.  I've noticed some helmets
have vents of some sort on the sides.  I'd like to hear from people
who own them.

I agree you should choose a full face helmet, preferrablely Snell 80
approved, as this implies certain structual integrety.

Another shortcoming of my Bell Star is that while it provides good
peripheral vision at the sides, the vertical space I can see in is not
good.  I have to lower my head to glance at my bikes controls.