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From: clark@randvax.ARPA (John Clark)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Helmet Info
Message-ID: <1779@randvax.ARPA>
Date: Mon, 30-Apr-84 13:56:02 EDT
Article-I.D.: randvax.1779
Posted: Mon Apr 30 13:56:02 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 4-May-84 02:53:24 EDT
Organization: Rand Corp., Santa Monica
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For the past couple of years I have used--and been reasonably pleased
with--a full-face DOT helmet that is apparently quite rare in these parts
(So. CA).  It is a CP-3, made in W. Germany by Romer/Porsche Design.  I
purchased mine locally for around $165.  I don't know what role Porsche AG
had in the design of the helmet... styling, perhaps--it's a distinctive,
"spacey"-looking helmet.  I bought it primarily for the faceshield design;
for my tastes, I've never found another I like as well.

Pro:
        -Good faceshield design: 0.125" Lexan, detented, adjustable with
        one gloved hand, rotates into recessed slot (protected from
        scratches, bugs, etc), removable w/o tools, good field of view,
	good with glasses, quiet, available in clear and grey tint.

        -Comfortable: lightweight shell (polycarbonate), good chinstrap
	(double, padded), adjustable "flow-thru" ventilation.

Con:
	-Godawful padded velour shell liner that will give you a "natural"
        hairdo if you don't already have one.

Rider Magazine did a test on the CP-3 in the July 81 issue.

John Clark
clark@Rand-Unix
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