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Edited Date/Time 8/1/2013 9:02pm
You guys seem really worth the price... That is all

Riders taking diggers with these things on and looking ok. (Speculation on my partt but, they seem to be working)
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stash124 2/16/2013 6:13pm
2/16/2013 6:13pm
After seeing Eli pile drive one, and Bell's wreck, I seem to think they are worth it.
knoxville747 2/16/2013 7:31pm
2/16/2013 7:31pm
No shit! lawn dart worthy..
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lumpy790 2/16/2013 9:54pm
2/16/2013 9:54pm
saw them yesterday...... 100% best thing at the dealer convention

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AUS_Twisted 2/16/2013 10:11pm
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Yeah I wouldn't mind one Tongue

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-espionage- 2/16/2013 10:37pm
2/16/2013 10:37pm
A 6D will defiantly be my next helmet purchase.
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Electro21 2/16/2013 11:00pm
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They sure look good!
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SXDoc 2/16/2013 11:43pm
2/16/2013 11:43pm
So far, I have been very impressed, but what do I know?
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jeffro503 2/16/2013 11:49pm
2/16/2013 11:49pm
SXDoc wrote:
So far, I have been very impressed, but what do I know?
If you are who I think you are.....your opinion means a lot around here.
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FIREfish148 2/17/2013 2:47am
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Super impressed w/ how Bell was able to bounce back from that third floor get off. That kid has some serious heart I might add as well. Definitely picked up some new fans from that race.
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burnside 2/17/2013 3:24am
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Is a shame aesthetically the shape and style looks like a budget Shift lid from 1999 hah.
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catatonic 2/17/2013 4:23am
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SXDoc wrote:
So far, I have been very impressed, but what do I know?
Cool .....yeah....what do you know?
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Bauer 2/17/2013 4:36am
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SXDoc wrote:
So far, I have been very impressed, but what do I know?
I'm going to assume that you do not believe that Zach was concussed in that wreck...but he sure was laying still for a guy not knocked out. I seriously doubt you'd let him back out to race had he suffered a concussion, right? So, Doc, what was the story on him, if you can do so without violating any HIPPA crappola?
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throttle77 2/17/2013 6:58am
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I'd never heard of them until last night. Definitely impressive technology.
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jwhitemx15 2/17/2013 7:06am
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So, has anyone on here picked up one yet (pro's included)? I saw the BTO now has them for $745. I would like to hear some opinions from those who have them and have ridden with them.

They surely seem to be better and a significant safety improvement. Also, what's the criteria for replacement? Is it similar to other helmets like Shoei? One hard crash and it's time to replace it? Did the replacement criteria change with this helmet design?
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Indy mxer 2/17/2013 9:36am
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I'm definitely interested in one. But I'd like to learn and hear a little more about them.
Also hope they come out with more colors/styles.
They are expensive, but if they work as advertised I think they're worth it
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captmoto 2/17/2013 10:25am
2/17/2013 10:25am
burnside wrote:
Is a shame aesthetically the shape and style looks like a budget Shift lid from 1999 hah.
Might have more to do with function versus flash.
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PFitzG38 2/17/2013 11:07am
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I'm just as impressed with their marketing dept. How in the heck did they know who would be the first riders to take the worst diggers in 2013, or did they pay extra for them to be crash test studs? Completely eliminated the acceptance curve of a new design.

But what if you just have a ten dollar head?

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VoR 2/17/2013 11:30am
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SXDoc wrote:
So far, I have been very impressed, but what do I know?
Bauer wrote:
I'm going to assume that you do not believe that Zach was concussed in that wreck...but he sure was laying still for a guy not knocked...
I'm going to assume that you do not believe that Zach was concussed in that wreck...but he sure was laying still for a guy not knocked out. I seriously doubt you'd let him back out to race had he suffered a concussion, right? So, Doc, what was the story on him, if you can do so without violating any HIPPA crappola?
He did not move much, but was well alert enough to know what he did wrong. I am definitely impressed with what I have seen so far.
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gt80rider 2/17/2013 11:58am
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I just wish the Geico guys would stop'n testing them out so fuck'n hard...
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uk125250 2/17/2013 12:49pm
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Good thing Bell and tomac had neck braces on.
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jwhitemx15 2/17/2013 12:55pm
2/17/2013 12:55pm
I'm looking for some un-biased opinions from folks other than those paid to wear them. Would be nice if the Doc would elaborate more. Wink

When Zac got up and was being carted off last night my 8 year old made the comment... "dad, that helmet looks way too big for him". I was thinking the same thing. Obviously it did it's job.
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yamadogyz 2/17/2013 1:29pm
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My weapon of choice is a V3 or V4
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Big E 2/17/2013 1:47pm
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I am a believer in what the 6D helmet is doing. Is it a perfect helmet? No, such a thing does not exist, but it is a step towards a solution to what is happening in the sport. Now that what they have brought to the table is out there, I cant wait to see what is next!
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dak446 2/17/2013 1:51pm
2/17/2013 1:51pm
gt80rider wrote:
I just wish the Geico guys would stop'n testing them out so fuck'n hard...
Agreed!!
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TooOldToPlay 2/17/2013 1:59pm
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I'm a believer as well. I have my order already in for one. I'm getting it for a youngster I have been helping out a little. Concussions scare me. Apparently they scare a lot of riders, since the first shipment of helmets hit the shores a couple weeks ago, and were already completely commited for. Mine is coming out of the next shipment.

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Indy mxer 2/17/2013 3:57pm
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TooOldToPlay wrote:
I'm a believer as well. I have my order already in for one. I'm getting it for a youngster I have been helping out a little...
I'm a believer as well. I have my order already in for one. I'm getting it for a youngster I have been helping out a little. Concussions scare me. Apparently they scare a lot of riders, since the first shipment of helmets hit the shores a couple weeks ago, and were already completely commited for. Mine is coming out of the next shipment.

Nice!! That's a good looking helmet.
I didn't see that color on their website. They only have 3 choices on there.
Where is that pic from?
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RCC104 2/17/2013 4:58pm
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Indy mxer wrote:
Nice!! That's a good looking helmet. I didn't see that color on their website. They only have 3 choices on there. Where is that pic from...
Nice!! That's a good looking helmet.
I didn't see that color on their website. They only have 3 choices on there.
Where is that pic from?
Go to www.6dhelmets.com for higher resolution photos under the product tab.

The looks have grown on me. I run Shoei's now, but just for the fact Zach Bell was able to talk without sounding like a drugged up bum after taking those hits, 6D is on my radar.








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KlootZak 2/17/2013 5:33pm
2/17/2013 5:33pm Edited Date/Time 2/17/2013 5:35pm
Still not a fully 100% believer (I would like to see some independent tests) but after Dallas I'm a 95% believer ...If money was no subject, I would definitely pick a 6D helmet. I hope this is the future in helmet design.
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Trauma 2/17/2013 10:07pm
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burnside wrote:
Is a shame aesthetically the shape and style looks like a budget Shift lid from 1999 hah.
I think they look good, then again I was wearing Shift gear in 99'.

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