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+5Timmi GeerHead Lee Ruger Dixiecop28 9 posters |
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Dixiecop28
Posts : 421 Join date : 2010-09-30 Age : 45 Location : northern ohio
| Subject: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:15 am | |
| Are you allowed to wear half helmets and sunglasses for the eye protection or do they need to be full faced helmets and goggles? I think the half helmet is ok as long as they are DOT certified but not sure and the sunglases too. | |
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Ruger
Posts : 1634 Join date : 2010-02-01 Location : Off the Grid
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:10 am | |
| •Everyone must wear a DOT, SNELL or other approved helmet and protective eyegear.
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Lee
Posts : 1020 Join date : 2010-07-01 Location : New Bern, NC
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:14 am | |
| I wear my half helmet year round. Sunglasses are fine but do let a ton of dust by to the eyes. I switched to goggles and never looked back! | |
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GeerHead
Posts : 76 Join date : 2012-01-18 Age : 62 Location : Gettysburg, PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:40 pm | |
| - Ruger wrote:
- •Everyone must wear a DOT, SNELL or other approved helmet and protective eyegear.
What he said, and don't forget your owners manual. | |
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Lee
Posts : 1020 Join date : 2010-07-01 Location : New Bern, NC
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:23 pm | |
| Anybody know why they require SXS's to have the owner's manual with them? | |
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GeerHead
Posts : 76 Join date : 2012-01-18 Age : 62 Location : Gettysburg, PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:11 pm | |
| - Lee wrote:
- Anybody know why they require SXS's to have the owner's manual with them?
I'm guessing its because some of HMT's rules default to the manufacturer's recommendations and safety rules. | |
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Timmi
Posts : 112 Join date : 2011-11-30 Age : 70 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:10 pm | |
| Lee, tell me about the half helmet. Which brand do you like and why do you prefer the half helmet? | |
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Dixiecop28
Posts : 421 Join date : 2010-09-30 Age : 45 Location : northern ohio
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:18 pm | |
| I am intrested in hearing why you like the half helmet over the full one too. I keep looking at the half helmets and think I would like to try one out sometime. | |
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Lee
Posts : 1020 Join date : 2010-07-01 Location : New Bern, NC
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:24 pm | |
| Uh, I'll have to check the brand when I get home Timmi. I've had this particular one a long time. Originally used them for motorcycle riding. It's much lighter, much cooler in the summer, not so 'confining' or tight feeling as a regular or full face (which I also have), you can surely hear better. That means a lot on the cycle.
During the winter I wear a hardhat liner and one of those wrap around face mask. I don't ride cold!! | |
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wacker
Posts : 4055 Join date : 2010-01-30 Location : S/C PA
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BobT
Posts : 100 Join date : 2011-03-01 Location : Jamestown, NC
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:00 pm | |
| Dale Earnhart wore a half helmet. I'm just saying. | |
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giddyupgirl
Posts : 880 Join date : 2010-02-09
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:36 pm | |
| - wacker wrote:
Half helmets and goggles are great in the summertime I am okay with a half helmet in the RZR in the heat of summer, otherwise I have a full motorcross helmet on the ATV or full motorcycle helmet on the bike... I just prefer that if I would happen to need the helmet, I don't want a broken jaw. | |
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Punisher
Posts : 534 Join date : 2013-01-08 Age : 56 Location : Ohio - Mud Country
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:09 pm | |
| There is too much unseen Branch & thorn bush crap that his me in the face & head & also snags my helmet cover as I am exceeding the recommended T.P.M. Speed on the trails for me to wear anything but a full face helmet. Also a few rollovers where the Grizzly & Warrior slammed down onto my head also convinced me . ( T.P.M. = Trees Per Minute for the un-educated ) It sucks when it's hot but I make sure I keep on moving to keep the airflow going. Riding slow & stopping a lot for trail pops when it's hot out is another story & I can see why something more comfortable would be in order. It is personal preference . Btw - I was watching Alaska State Troopers last night and they showed the promo for next weeks show . It showed Troopers on an atv climbing & going over a log on a trail NOT wearing a helmet or eye protection. Very Bad Example for them especially since they pulled over a guy on an ATV for riding on the road during the episode I was watching. | |
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Timmi
Posts : 112 Join date : 2011-11-30 Age : 70 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:01 am | |
| What brand do you recommend, wacker? I have never worn a half helmet. What features should I look for? | |
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wacker
Posts : 4055 Join date : 2010-01-30 Location : S/C PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:17 am | |
| I've got a Fulmer Half, looks like a model 91 but took the sun shield off so I can raise and lower goggles. http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/helmets/half/The 95B model looks neat if someone was going to wear safety glasses too. | |
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wacker
Posts : 4055 Join date : 2010-01-30 Location : S/C PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:20 am | |
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Timmi
Posts : 112 Join date : 2011-11-30 Age : 70 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:01 am | |
| punisher, giddyupgirl, I agree with your statements. I am thinking for slow summer riding in the rzr the half helmet would be safe. wacker, thanks for the info and the link!
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Ruger
Posts : 1634 Join date : 2010-02-01 Location : Off the Grid
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:08 am | |
| - Timmi wrote:
- slow summer riding
never knew there was such a thing. | |
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Punisher
Posts : 534 Join date : 2013-01-08 Age : 56 Location : Ohio - Mud Country
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:26 am | |
| Fast summer riding = cover 80-100+ miles in a day , Punish your machine & push its limits , Thrill riding on the edge Slow summer riding = cover at least 1 mile while actually riding , look at & smell the roses , trees , animals , stop often for conversation & to admire scenery, a Trail Pop or both , explore closed or old trails ,Make your own trail , flog every mud hole encountered , take a lot of pictures , sight see | |
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Ruger
Posts : 1634 Join date : 2010-02-01 Location : Off the Grid
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:36 am | |
| - Punisher wrote:
- Fast summer riding = cover 80-100+ miles in a day , Punish your machine & push its limits , Thrill riding on the edge
Slow summer riding = cover at least 1 mile while actually riding , look at & smell the roses , trees , animals , stop often for conversation & to admire scenery, a Trail Pop or both , explore closed or old trails ,Make your own trail , flog every mud hole encountered , take a lot of pictures , sight see
Make no mistake I'm all about the epic mileage days, just ask G-Bob. or check out this ride report july 4th 2011
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wacker
Posts : 4055 Join date : 2010-01-30 Location : S/C PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:41 am | |
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Timmi
Posts : 112 Join date : 2011-11-30 Age : 70 Location : Christiansburg, Virginia
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:44 am | |
| yep we ride slow and easy for the most part, seldom break 40 mph, most rides are about 30 miles | |
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GeerHead
Posts : 76 Join date : 2012-01-18 Age : 62 Location : Gettysburg, PA
| Subject: Re: helmets and eye protection for hatfield Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:02 pm | |
| I do use a half helmet in the hot weather. Even with a full face helmet and a windshield, I've been surprised by a branch finding its target and hitting me right on the nose. | |
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