Flippy helmets

glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme
 
migtig

migtig

aka Mrs. Giant
I had a "flippy helmet" like aps and hated it. It didn't fit my head right and would wobble around. I think whatever you get, the most important thing is try the styles on first before ordering.
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
glhs837 said:
Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme
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I'm not understanding, here. They still have to take their glasses off to put helmet on, take off glasses to take helmet off.

What am I missing here?
 
ImAChvyGirl

ImAChvyGirl

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migtig said:
I had a "flippy helmet" like aps and hated it. It didn't fit my head right and would wobble around. I think whatever you get, the most important thing is try the styles on first before ordering.
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:yeahthat: try them on and get one that fits you!! all helmets are different from style and make. my dad uses a flippy helmet and likes it but my mon, and Fiance use a 3/4 helmet. it all depends on your prefrence.
 
migtig

migtig

aka Mrs. Giant
Larry Gude said:
Oh, OK. So, you can take them off and on without bothering your glasses?
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Open faced, it goes on like a really heavy ball cap that covers your ears. So, yes, you can take it off without bothering your glasses. Also say you are out on a ride, stop for a break. You can flip open your helmet, without taking it off, to talk to people, smoke a cigarette, take a swig of water, eat a sandwich, just get some fresh air, whatever floats your boat. Sometimes, it's inconvenient to take helmet off, put helmet on, repeat.

I really liked the helmet, it just didn't fit my head right.
 
dn0121

dn0121

New Member
We just have full face with a flip up visor. I do like how Bob's has a sun visor and clear on at the same time and then the sun flips back into the helmet when not needed.
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
migtig said:
Open faced, it goes on like a really heavy ball cap that covers your ears. So, yes, you can take it off without bothering your glasses. Also say you are out on a ride, stop for a break. You can flip open your helmet, without taking it off, to talk to people, smoke a cigarette, take a swig of water, eat a sandwich, just get some fresh air, whatever floats your boat. Sometimes, it's inconvenient to take helmet off, put helmet on, repeat.

I really liked the helmet, it just didn't fit my head right.
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Got it! :buddies:
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Larry Gude said:
Got it! :buddies:
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The term is "modular", not "flippy"

My av is the same as my Caberg helmet.
There is currently no U.S. distributer, when I needed a new face shield, I had to oner on Ebay from England.

Motovations carries Shark helmets, cool design. The chinbar will rotate to the rear of the helmet and give you a 3/4 easily.. I can take my chinbar off in a few minutes but then I've got a chinbar to carry around.

FYI, there is a BIG difference in the comfort between a $200 helmet and a $300+
 
desertrat

desertrat

0_0
Larry Gude said:
I'm not understanding, here. They still have to take their glasses off to put helmet on, take off glasses to take helmet off.

What am I missing here?
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aps45819 said:
The term is "modular", not "flippy"

FYI, there is a BIG difference in the comfort between a $200 helmet and a $300+
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:lol:

I have one of these flippy helmets, but I can, and usually do, put my glasses on first. Both with this helmet and the one that just has the flip up shield.
The picture is a Nolan 102 n com. It has a flip up chin piece, sheild and sun visor. $315.
 

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glhs837

glhs837

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I know its modular:) Flippy sounds more fun, though:buddies: Thanks for the info, folks. Yeah, I did an errand run Teusday, and did the whole glasses on/off thing at Wal-Mart, then, since they didnt have the particular soda I was after, need to stop into WaWa for it. Having to do the whole rigamarole for what was really a 1:30 stop was a pain. Much easier to "modulate" the helmet:poke:
 
C

chess

low 5... hi 5......
glhs837 said:
Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme
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it makes you look kinda :gay: lol
 
GWguy

GWguy

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glhs837 said:
I know its modular:) Flippy sounds more fun, though:buddies: Thanks for the info, folks. Yeah, I did an errand run Teusday, and did the whole glasses on/off thing at Wal-Mart, then, since they didnt have the particular soda I was after, need to stop into WaWa for it. Having to do the whole rigamarole for what was really a 1:30 stop was a pain. Much easier to "modulate" the helmet:poke:
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:shrug: I walk into Sheetz with my helmet still on if I'm only there for coffee or something.
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
GWguy said:
:shrug: I walk into Sheetz with my helmet still on if I'm only there for coffee or something.
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Yeah, I walked into WaWa while taking off my helmet, and got nervous looks from half the customers, and all the employees. And thats the Chancellors run WaWa, I cant imagine if it was the Great Mills Road one. :cds:
 
dn0121

dn0121

New Member
glhs837 said:
Yeah, I walked into WaWa while taking off my helmet, and got nervous looks from half the customers, and all the employees. And thats the Chancellors run WaWa, I cant imagine if it was the Great Mills Road one. :cds:
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They built a WaWa on Chancellors since I left for work this morning! WooHoo good coffee is even easier to get to now.
 
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