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From: howard@sfmag.UUCP (H.M.Moskovitz)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: helmets
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Date: Wed, 2-Oct-85 08:22:36 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct  2 08:22:36 1985
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> I am in the market for a good motorcycle helmet.  Can any riders
> recommend brands or give suggestions on how to get a good, comfortable
> and safe fit?  I'd like to know exactly how tight the helment should
> be?  Is it okay to have a little bit of slop or does it absolutely
> have to be pressed up against the face?

Personally, I am a fan of Shoei helmets. I have two; an S-12 which is
a good mid-priced helmet, and a Z-100 which is (or was) their top of
line and is one of the very best on the market. They are comfortable,
very well built and Snell (as well as DOT) approved. The Z-100 would run
about $125-$140 mail order (depending on place and color of helmet).

As for fit, a helmet is supposed to be snug without being uncomfortable.
A good one will have enough padding so that it fits snugly without pinching
your noggin. Only a very small amount of free-play is acceptable, otherwise
in an accident it could spin on your head and the chinstrap could choke you
or even break your neck! Also if it is too loose, the helmet will float
when you travle at highway speeds, i.e., the wind will try to lift it
off your head.

GOOD RIDING...

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