Our sport is driven by technology. Each year we lust over new bikes, new gear, new hop up parts. Something new to make us faster, safer or just to look better. So why is it we sometimes hang on to things long past their useful stage? For example have you ever been reluctant to replace your favorite pair of boots because they are so comfortable? You know the ones that are more like slippers than boots and offer only minimal protection....but you hate to give them up. In my case it is my Fly Lite helmet. I just love the way it fits and feels. Common sense tells me it was wore out long ago but I ride a dirt bike so how much common sense do I have. It still looks good even though it has a few scratches and maybe it has hit the ground a time or two. I just didn't want to give it up but my wife refused to clean the liner again and said get a new helmet or more life insurance. That put things in the proper perspective so I went out helmet shopping. What an eye opener, the choises in new helmets has really expanded. I tried on a bunch and settled on a Fly F2. When I got home I proudly pulled it out of the box to show the wife...wow this thing is almost too pretty to wear riding. I was busy showing off the new lid when she reached in the box and handed me the owners manual. Owners manual? I said it's a helmet you put it on your head and go riding. Who ever heard of an owners manual for a helmet? However, I decided to humor her and I was curious about what could possibly be in a helmet manual. Much to my surprize the Fly F2 came with a 16 page owners manual and it was an interesting read. I had no idea how sophisticated helmet design had become. This new helmet not only looks good it fits good and is loaded with high tech features. Here are just a few;
- Multi Port Air Induction Cooling System
- Tri-Vent Goggle Anti Fog Vents
- Flow Through EPS and Comfort Liner Air System
- Dual Density EPS Liner
After reading the manual I was even more impressed with my new helmet. I vowed to pay more attention to owners manuals in the future. The real test came a few days later when I went racing. This new Fly F2 is one sweet helmet. The only question is ...Why did I wait so long?