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

by Daytona Helmets

Product Features

• Meets Or Exceeds D.O.T. Standards.
• Soft Touch Dull Finish.
• Comes WithA Free Head Wrap (Valued At $5.95).
• Comes WithA Draw String Cloth Bag.
• Nylon Y-Strap System.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001FSBN48
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,301 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

Daytona Helmets Skull Cap Without Visor Dull Black

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars adjustable y-straps make the difference!, April 14, 2010

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Furcifer (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daytona Helmets Skull Cap Without Visor Dull Black DOT Approved Motorcycle Helmet - Medium (Misc.)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars little disappointed, but still love it, May 22, 2010

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N. Morrissette - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daytona Helmets Skull Cap Without Visor Dull Black DOT Approved Motorcycle Helmet - Medium (Misc.)

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

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Helmet, May 10, 2010

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A. Qucsai (Central Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daytona Helmets Skull Cap Without Visor Dull Black DOT Approved Motorcycle Helmet (Misc.)

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!!