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Posted: **Mon May 16, 2005 4:39 pm**

Hi,

I'm looking for a half or open face helmet. So far I could only find helmets with like 1 inch of padding (that look funny on my head). Yet I can see bikers on the street with half helmets very close to their skulls. Where can I find such a helmet ?

tia

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2005 4:55 pm**

In a novelty store.

It is highly likely that those 'skullcaps' or 'beanie' helmets that you are seeing are not DOT certified and would not protect your skull in a crash.

Get a proper DOT approved helmet. Your brain will thank you.

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2005 5:46 pm**

You can usually buy fake DOT and/or Snell stickers where the helmets are sold. Then you have the complete package of phony crapola. About the same protection as a heavy coat of hair spray or a winter hunting cap.

Posted: **Tue May 17, 2005 2:52 pm**

Helmets look cool, not funny.

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