When I used to ride back in the '70's, Bell Helmets had a slogan: "If 
you have a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar  helmet".

73, Happy New Year to all, Steve KW3A

On 12/28/2011 11:33 PM, Phil Scovell wrote:
> Howard,
>
> Yes, it does.  In fact it is probably the same grade as one of his 300
> dollar helmets.
>
> Phil.
> K0NX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Motorcycle Helmet Limited addition
>
>
>> HI,
>>
>> Does this helmet meet U.S. safety standards?
>>
>> 73's
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Phil Scovell"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Off Topic: Motorcycle Helmet Limited addition
>>
>>
>>> My 29 year old son came over the other day, Christmas day I believe it =
>>> was, and showed me what his mother-in-law bought him.  It was a limited =
>>> addition of a motorcycle helmet which has Eagle feathers on it, pictures
>>> =
>>> of the Twin towers and the New York Skyline, and other such things, such
>>> =
>>> as writing the to reminds us not to forget 9 11.  They were made limited
>>> =
>>> to 911 copies only and a certificate of authentication came with each =
>>> helmet.  My son said his was number 85 out of the 911 copies.  Guess =
>>> where they were made?  In Taiwan.  At least they are an ally.  How much =
>>> did it cost?  About 150 dollars American.  About half what a good helmet
>>> =
>>> made in the United States costs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Phil.
>>
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