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Looking for an online source for an e-scooter helmet (USA) (slrpnk.net)

submitted 1 week ago by nocturne@slrpnk.net to c/micromobility@lemmy.world

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I have a scooter that is supposed to go upwards of 50mph, although the state speed limit for e-scooters is 20mph, and I need to find a better helmet. I am currently using a bike helmet.

I live 2 hours outside the city, and whenever I do make it to the city I never have time to find a motorcycle shop to look for a helmet.

So I am looking for a good online source. I have no plans to take the scooter up to the full 50mph, but have had it going 35mph. Normally I am going 15-25 though.

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[–] mlfh@lm.mlfh.org 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

35-50mph is motorcycle territory, and you should get a motorcycle helmet (Snell-rated are the most safe, DOT-rated are less safe, anything unrated is trash). Helmets are the one piece of gear I take seriously, so here's my spiel:

For a motorcycle helmet to work properly, you really need it to fit properly, and the only way to tell is to put it on and test it out. If it's too loose, too tight, slightly wrong shape for your head, etc, that could negate most of the protection the helmet offers.

I urge you to make that trip to a shop that sells helmets and get a proper fit. Or at least order several models and sizes from the links others have posted and return anything that doesn't fit perfectly.

I had a very dainty motorcycle crash in the rain once at no more than 10mph, and still ended up with a concussion because my helmet wasn't the right fit. Made me realize how easily I could have died if I'd had a different crash, since I'd been relying on a helmet that was never going to protect me properly in the first place.

[–] The_Hideous_Orgalorg@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

Also to note, a properly fitting helmet will be tight, but not painful.