I need a "cool" helmet

AH64Apache · #1 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 05:13 PM

Hey Folks,
Can you point me to a website that sells "cool" helmets. Maybe like a 1/2 shell? I really don't want to buy your normal everyday bicycle helmet. I'd like something with skulls, flames etc. I checked out the ads on both sides but really didn't find anything. Those 2 stroke engines really scare the deer up here!
Thanks!
Joe

saetta · #2 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 06:13 PM

I purchased a 1/2 helmet at a local motorcycle shop which also had other light weight types available in gloss or flat black, or chrome finish. Here they were $30.00 to $35.00 range. Although sticker and design less, you could add your own. $35.00 bought me a German, or is it star wars ish type as my second one.

AH64Apache · #3 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Thanks! I should have specified,, I live in the middle of nowhere, so I need to find something on the internet.

AH64Apache · #4 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 12:47 PM

I found one I like,, I just have to figure out the sizing part. Bell Faction Multi Sport Helmet. They come in flat black also with skulls or bats. Amazon has em, as well as other outdoor retailers. So I think I'm good!! Its just the sizing I'm worried about. I remember when I bought my motorcycle helmet, I had a hard time finding one that fits. I don't have the motorcycle or helmet anymore BTW.
Thanks!
Joe

I found a sizing chart here,, in case you're interested:
Bell Faction Tony Hawk Multi-Sport Helmet - Dick's Sporting Goods

azbill · #5 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 01:13 PM

I bought mine through flea-bay...the vendor has a chart telling how/where to measure your head and the corresponding size

copied from their ad (I saved it, just in case

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"Proper Helmet Fit
Measuring your head is a starting point for the entire sizing procedure. Due to varying shapes, heads that are apparently the same size when measured by a tape may not necessarily fit the same size helmet.

A cloth tape measure may be used to make your initial measurements. The Circumference of your head should be measured at a point approximately one inch above the eyebrows in front and at a point in the back of the head that results in the largest possible measurement. Take several measurements to make sure you have the largest one.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A ROUGH GUIDE AND NOT EXACT. THE SHAPE OF YOUR HEAD IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE MEASUREMENT WHICH MAY AFFECT THE FINAL FIT! THE FOLLOWING SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION AND ARE BASED ON AVERAGE HEAD SIZES. IN SOME CASES VARIATION MAY OCCUR."

AH64Apache · #6 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Thanks Bill!!

azbill · #7 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 02:09 PM

no prob, glad I could help

Kevlarr · #8 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by azbill

A cloth tape measure may be used to make your initial measurements.

So THAT'S where I went wrong! I've been using a yardstick.

Here's a cool looking one for $30

DOT German Style Black Reaper Half Face Motorcycle Helmets

AH64Apache · #9 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 05:45 PM

HA HA!
I like that one!!!!! Thanks!
Definitely getting that one! And the gloves I saw on there...

Dan · #10 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 08:12 PM

Just a side note, but with a real helmet, not "bike" They really help! Folks in cars seem to get that you are going faster then on a bicycle. The other day, My car was in the shop and I took the bike to work but forgot my helmet. 2ce cars cut me off or pulled out in front of me thinking I was on a bicycle, not a MB.

Really, they make a big difference. Car drivers catch that your going faster and you feel better feeling that lil bit safer.