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Posted by testpilot
 - August 16, 2012, 08:35:06 AM

Skull Crush refers you to this: "If you prefer the DOT look, we offer an incredible selection of Biltwell & Daytona DOT rated helmets." This implies the Skull Crush either did not pass DOT testing or the manufacturer chooses not to get them certified. The best certification is SNELL which surpasses DOT. All SNELL helmets will pass DOT. Some manufacturers go through the trouble of getting both certifications.

Although the Skull Crush is a really cool looking helmet, I would steer clear. I fact, it's so cool looking, if I had one, i would specify in my will that I be laid out in it for my funeral. Just kidding.

http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 15, 2012, 22:42:48 PM

I read the review on the skull crush helmets over on the product review board, and then went to the skull crush dot com site, and then spend about an hour searching the web for information.  Still don't know a whole lot more than when I started.

I have been looking for a new helmet, tried on several at the local bike shop, and so far can't find any that I like the way they fit any better than my old Simpson.  They all sit way up high on my noggin, and just aren't all that comfortable.

skull crush stuff looks enticing, with it's low profile.  I never considered a non-Dot approved helmet, thinking the "novelty" helmets are inferior.  However, the tech info on the skull crush stuff seems impressive - carbon fiber, kevlar, energy-absorbing ensolite padding, etc.    I'll have to admit it sounds better than plastic/fiberglass/styrofoam.

So what's the opinion, do the high tech skull crush helmets provide less / more / the same  protection as the Dot standard??  Obviously, all Dot helmets are not even equal - For example I would consider a $100 Bell helmet better than a $40 "brand X" dot helmet.

I don't want this to turn into another version of full face vs. half helmet debates, but What are your thoughts? 

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