Hey guys I'm in the market for a new helmet and being from Chicago have never been required to wear one.  But I have 3 little boys and a wife and it would really make her happy if I started wearing one.  I'd like to buy just a short half helmet, maybe a three quarter, definitely no full face helmets.  I spotted one that Nolan makes called the super ocruise.  If you have one that your really happy with let me know, thanks guys,  Ryan
 

 

Ryan, does not matter what other folks use on a helmet! Everybody has a specific shape, and the best thing you can do is find the best one for your head.....try lots on! A bad fitting helmet can ruin a ride.

I have a Z1R Drifter half helment. I paid only $50. It fairly comfortable and has a zip out neck liner when it gets hot. I think I look a little like a bobble head so I am looking for a slim fit half. I do like the bell rogue or the bell pit boss.

Yea I like both of those. There's also the bell black opps I like to. I guess I'll have to go try em on.

Thanks for the advise guys

Thanks for the advise guys

I wear a small half helmet now (the kind that just go on the top of the head) but thinking about going to the style of half helmet that cut down and just barely cover the ears. Of course safety is why I choose to wear a helmet so I always make sure it is a quality /reliable helmet... but just as important is the fit. I can wear my helmet for 10+ hours a day and it needs to be comfortable! There are some great deals online, but I would recommend going somewhere you can try them on. If they don't have decent prices, get the model and gfo on line and find it for less.

I tried this one on and realy like it.  It has an adjustable fit...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/905/47929/ITEM/Bell-Pit-Boss-Checkers-Twin-Tone-Helmet.aspx />

I hate *(&%$#@^#$*& helmets.....

Well most of it has been said here. The fit and comfort are main reason for getting one helmet over another. It took me awhile to find a helmet that fit me right. So its down to trying on a few of different manufactures to see which one suits you. It took me more then a few dealers and bike shows to find one that really fit me so good luck.

Thanks again for all the help:)

Hey Ryan...this has nothing to do with style or other...but i dig the comment at the start...by you wearing a lid, in will encourage your boyz to follow suit. I know alot on here live in states that don't require helmets..which is fine..I also know that kids have to wear them, up to a certain age...but the biggest incentive you can give a child is to practise what you preach..even if its only riding a pushbike...letterboxes and trees for example usually don't move when a kids head hits them.

Outlaw by Leatherup.
I got the carbon fiber one, on sale, for about 70 bucks . . .
I think I saw them for about $80.00 now.
light and contured nicely.
No mushroom head

http://www.leatherup.com/c/Outlaw-Helmets/2/131.html />

Not sure if this link will come out right. But I've got an HJC IS-2 that's really nice. It has a pull-down tinted visor that you can utilize when there's too much sun; or you just wanna get some of the wind outta your face; or, in the case of rain, it shields your face & sunglasses from rain splatter.

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I have a Skid Lid 1/2 helmet for when it's hot and a Bell 500 3/4 for cooler weather. Novelty helmets give about as much protection as a stocking cap so get a DOT helmet if you're going to wear one. Kurt

I just bought a new helmet from Fly Racing. Its convertible, you can use it as full face, 3/4 with clear or smoke face shied or 3/4 with a sun visor. It comes with everything Here is the link http://www.flyracing.com/product/street/apparel/helmets/tourist-helmet/1884/flat-black Good luck its all personal preference.

Kurt said it my friend.....here in Tenn. you will get a ticket for wearing a NON DOT helmet.
Ride safe
Night Dragon