If the helmet fits....
Fitz
Jack Rubin wrote:
> so what are you saying about Thick heads?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Fitzsimmons <fitzsmns@mwci.net>
> To: Irv Korey <emanteno@attglobal.net>
> Cc: Jackson Zimmermann <JZIMMERM@exch.co.albemarle.va.us>;
> <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 11:45 PM
> Subject: Re: Helmet
>
> > I would agree with Irv. I got my '95 helmet from DRE. I took a different
> size
> > from the '85. I believe it was the people at DRE who said that a Bell is
> a
> > better fit on round heads, while a Simpson fits ovals better.
> > Fitz
> >
> > Irv Korey wrote:
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jackson Zimmermann <JZIMMERM@exch.co.albemarle.va.us>
> > >
> > > >The M2 is simply the best helmet for those of us who wear glasses,
> others
> > > (in the Bell line)
> > > >just don't offer enough room (never have liked the fit of Simpsons). I
> > > wish
> > > >that Bell made a Kevlar version though, lighter and more resilient
> > > >material.
> > >
> > > I bought my Bell M2 when they were Kevlar, and I agree they are great
> for
> > > those of us who wear glasses. Bell replaced the M2 with the M3, which
> was
> > > much more costly than the M2. There was enough of a demand for Bell to
> > > re-introduce the M2. However, they only re-introduced the fiberglass
> > > version.
> > >
> > > I might also suggest that it may be worth a few extra $$$ to buy your
> helmet
> > > from a place where you can try it on. I was able to go into DRE/Wrep
> > > Industries in Streamwood, IL when I was shopping for my helmet. They
> weren't
> > > the lowest priced, but they were close and they had the M2 in stock. I
> felt
> > > it was worth a few extra bucks to get a good fit.
> > >
> > > No Financial Interest.
> > >
> > > Irv Korey
> > > 74 TR6 CF22767U
> > > TR4A CT52499 VSCDA Group 2 #58
> > > Highland Park, IL
> >
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