Helmet with rear view
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From: thorold ontario
That's pretty sweet. Infact its fantastic and I think it should be implemented into more helmets. The only thing I can see is that it seems to bloxk out the view of the road further down. But I'm sure tilting your head up a bit would solve that. Although it could cause an issue in a nice deep tuck. I'd love to try one out
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It really shouldn't cause any issues with forward view... If you look at where the optics are located, it sits basicly at the upper edge where the edge of the shell/liner usually blocks your view forward anyway... You know, you usually ignore that part, but you can see the liner...
And even in a deep tuck, when looking forward you generally keep the head level or about level with the road... And when you do that the rearview is also level with the road...
I'd actually like to buy one, as long as I could stick one on my noggin first and see if it has a reasonable fit for me, as I tend to have issues with pressure points in some helmet shapes...
And even in a deep tuck, when looking forward you generally keep the head level or about level with the road... And when you do that the rearview is also level with the road...
I'd actually like to buy one, as long as I could stick one on my noggin first and see if it has a reasonable fit for me, as I tend to have issues with pressure points in some helmet shapes...
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It's really easy to knock something for being "simple", but if you weren't there to experience the design and development process you have no idea. All you get to see is the final design. You didn't see the first concept, nor do you know what roadblocks they ran into. How many helmets are there out there with a big window in the back of the shell? I bet that took some work to get right while maintaining the integrity of the shell. How much do you think they spent crash testing it? Getting it through govt. certifications for sale, or developing a manufacturing process? Really man, think.
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I rode around the neighborhood with it today. It will take some time to get used to it. The manufacturer probably states this some where, but I think it is definitely not a substitute to side mirrors. I think it is a good supplement. Overall, the price is steep for what you get, but I think I will keep it.
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sorry folks. but i don't need a g**damn, expensive as hell helmet to see what's behind me. that's what my right mirror is for. plus, that rear panel would probably get scratched up or cracked pretty damn fast. it's a horrendously overpriced gimmick in my opinion. it ain't even SNELL.
[EDIT ADDITIONAL COMMENT] sorry. i can't help myself. a bit of tequila, i guess has me in a non-compromising mood (i.e., ornery state of mind). my choice of music tonight probably hasn't contributed to a feeling of diplomacy ("The Cramps" [it's about the 1 year anniversary of Plush Interior's untimely death], Arizona's own "The Feederz", "The John Spencer Blues Explosion", "Lords of the New Church", etc.). oh. i went to see "A Better Life" earlier this evening. it get's fred's ****. i highly recommend it.
you want a rear-view mirror that bad, then drive a cage [Toyota Hybrid Excluded], they have them stock.
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[EDIT ADDITIONAL COMMENT] sorry. i can't help myself. a bit of tequila, i guess has me in a non-compromising mood (i.e., ornery state of mind). my choice of music tonight probably hasn't contributed to a feeling of diplomacy ("The Cramps" [it's about the 1 year anniversary of Plush Interior's untimely death], Arizona's own "The Feederz", "The John Spencer Blues Explosion", "Lords of the New Church", etc.). oh. i went to see "A Better Life" earlier this evening. it get's fred's ****. i highly recommend it.
you want a rear-view mirror that bad, then drive a cage [Toyota Hybrid Excluded], they have them stock.
yours truly,
--fred
Last edited by fred; Jul 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM.
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From: jasper Ga.
now wonder how far out they are to installing gps and camera into a helmet. can you immagine taping a cop when he pulls you over but no way for him to take it lol. As I have seen this in other posts done.
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