Customer Reviews

Daytona Helmets Skull Cap Without Visor Dull Black DOT Approved Motorcycle Helmet

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There are many half-helmets out there that advertise "lightest, thinnest". To me, "lightest" is not a show-stopper. I've seen "carbon fiber" or "carbon kevlar" versions at about 25oz, while this one, according to Southwest Research Institute who did the DOT test on it in 2007, reports this helmet at 694 grams, which is 24.48oz. Even so, what is 5 oz either way, when carbon fiber costs three times as much?

The driving functional aspect of these designs is to minimize the wind buffeting effect, and the tendency for the helmet to get blown back on the head. The market appeal is also aimed at reducing the "mushroom-head" look, but that mushroom overhang is also what catches the wind and causes problems for most 1/2 helmet designs.

The helmet I have is a Medium, but their are 4 available shell sizes for 8 fitments. Medium and Large use the same outer shell size. Even with the smaller of the two, I am not experiencing the parachute effect with the helmet at speeds up to 80MPH so far. The liner is comfortable, but the most important feature is adjustable y-straps:

A big problem with most half helmets is that they sew the y-straps in place where they come together at the bottom, usually at a point directly below the ear. The Daytona Helmets' adjustable design allows moving the chin strap forward so that it is actually under the chin and not pulling back against the throat. A strap that can only pull down from a point that is at the middle of the side of the head will allow the helmet to rotate to the rear of the head. Adjusting the strap forward so that the front portion of the y-straps are coming nearly straight down to the chin strap applies more downward retention force to the front of the helmet, so the helmet cannot slide back and rotate to the rear. This is a more natural and comfortable position for the strap under the chin and feels very secure.

I still find it very odd that football, hockey and even combat helmets use a chin cup, but motorcycle helmets are usually designed to pull back against the throat.

The thin liner design that allows for a smaller, closer-fitting outer shell is really the critical design factor, in terms of maintaining the required standard of safety. In the case of this helmet, it has actually been tested to pass FMVSS 218. A number of other manufacturers who make similar "DOT" helmets have actually failed testing after having been on the market for over two years.

My fiance will not let me ride wearing a novelty helmet,it has to be DOT or SNELL approved.... I wanted a helmet that was small in size, although the daytona helmet is small, it still gives you the mushroom look, but not as bad as other helmets do...after wearing it, I can honestly say I love it, it is so light and comfy, one thing it does not do like other DOT approved 1/2 helmets do is blow back while riding high speeds....I recommend it highly to anyone who is looking for a DOT/SNELL approved helmet that is small is size............

Lynn......Severn, Maryland

I have had my Daytona helmet for about two years now and I love it. It is small and light, which is perfect for the biker who needs a helmet but does not want a helmet! even though it is probably one of the smallest DOT approved helmets I have ever seen, it still makes me feel a little protected. My helmet covers about the same amount of space on my head as your typical hat. I wear my helmet a little loose, for comfort, but not so much so that it will not be effective if I ever need it. This helmet is defiantly not the helmet of choice for those individuals looking for serious protection, as you could imagine. I always have people ask me where they can get a helmet like mine, right after they ask if its DOT approved.

The only complaint I can come up with is the original straps on this helmet are very long and need to be trimmed.

I would recommend this helmet to all cruiser riders that HAVE to wear a helmet, but don't really WANT to!!

This is an awesome helmet that fits snug but not to tight. My head measured 22 inches which is the top end of a medium. It fits perfect. Doesn't seem to have a lot of blow back at 60 mph. I have to adjust the Y-strap as it hurts my throat. Super light, not much mushroom head affect. The wife thought it looked great and she is big on the no mushroom head look. Good luck, hope this helps and keep your wheels under you.

Just took my first long ride with this helmet. about 200 miles, couldn't even tell it was there. the only issue so far is the dull black scuffs pretty easily. To me it adds character, to some folks it'll be an issue. I'm a big guy, 6-2, 320 lbs, really long hair, the helmet gives a slight mushroomhead, but any DOT helmet will. By far the best helmet i've found in 15 years of riding. Gonna save some cash up for the German Style next, will review when i get it.

Also, i recommend the quick releases for this helmet, just for style, ease of use and saving time.

Wasn't the minimalist helmet i was expecting, made me look like i belonged in a Mario Brothers game with a huge mushroom head. I promply returned the product and unfortunately due to the sellers policy lost about 25% on a returned item.

I got it quick, and it seem OK and should keep LEO happy. The store packed it up real nice. price was the price it was just cheaper than normal. The way things are going every one will be made to wear one to "comply" with the nanie laws. This is a very dangerous place on earth. With greavity pulling people down on "rocks" hard dirt and bar room floors. People with phones can walk right into normal people just stand around keeping the carbon count down, for tax reasons you know. Let's all hope we will be able to wright them off.