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From: sjf@bentley.UUCP (SJ Foster)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Helmet Coice?
Message-ID: <465@bentley.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 25-Aug-84 11:20:27 EDT
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Posted: Sat Aug 25 11:20:27 1984
Date-Received: Sun, 26-Aug-84 00:44:00 EDT
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Piscataway
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Thanks to everyone who replied to my article "Helmet choice?".
The common point to all responses was that the SNELL approval
IS important.  Some helmets that were recommended were "Shoei
Z-100", "Simpson Carbon Fiber", "Bell Star", "Bell TourStar",
and Nava (not Nova, sorry).

I tried several helmets at several dealers.  I found one restriction
was size (I take a 7 7/8).  Only Nava and Bell make helmets this size.
I ended up with a Bell TourStar, not only because I found it more
comfortable (I didn't like the padding on the Nava across the cheek),
but it seems more protective since it comes down below the chin.
I paid $127. for it which is $30. below list.  I see it advertised
in magazines for $97. though.  Has anyone ever ordered anything from
these mail order places?

Thanks again,


			Scott J. Foster 
			AT&T Bell Laboratories 
			Piscataway, NJ
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