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What You Should Know about the Smallest Half Helmet by MATT LECLAIR hear about people talking about the smallest half helmet and we hear them asking where they can find one. The truth of the matter is that the smallest helmet isn't always necessarily the best one. There are a number of Time and time again we APRIL 21 • 7TH ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN CHARITY RIDE at the retired military association building parking lot in Fayetteville. Registration 8 a.m., kickstands up 9:30 a.m. $15 per rider (covers breakfast and lunch). For more information contact Sgt. Lowe at 677-5595. things that you should think about when you begin your search for the smallest hel- met. One thing that you might want to ask yourself is will the smallest half helmet provide you with the neces- sary protection. Many times those who try to make a hel- met that is really small will skim on the parts that matter the most. One part of the helmet that manufacturers might take shortcuts on is the APRIL 21 • 5 COUNTY POKER RUN/ BENEFIT at Lost Memories in Spring Lake. Registration 11 a.m. $25 inc poker hand, raffle ticket, dinner. Cash prizes, 50/50, raffle, auction. Benefits Randy Wimberly who is a fighting cancer. Call 603-2682 for more information. In order to make the outer shell of the helmet small, you have to reduce the size of what is inside of the helmet right. is certainly no exception, which is why many riders really don't care what it looks like on the inside as long as it looks good on the outside. Unfortunately, this isn't the right attitude to have when it comes to your helmet. Safety should always be your number one priority. Finally, you might want to inspect the materials used to make the supposed inner padding. In order to make the outer shell of the helmet small, you have to reduce the size of what is inside of the helmet right? This isn't necessarily the best way to go because it reduces the effectiveness of the helmet all to- gether. DOT helmets are made to meet certain standards that are set in place in order to provide safe helmets for riders. If your helmet does not meet these standards, then you should question whether or not it is right for you. Beware of those that claim to have the smallest helmet because it may not necessarily be the safest one for you. Appearance often has a lot to do with how riders pick their gear. The helmet willing to sacrifice your safety for the appear- ance. This might help you make your decision when considering which one to buy. smallest half helmet before you purchase it. There may be some instances where manufacturers will skim on the materials used in order to make the hel- mets smaller. This means that the outer shell might be thinner than normal. Again, this isn't going to make the safest helmet for the rider. Instead, look for helmets that have thick polycarbonate shells that will hold strong against high impact pressure. The next time you shop for a helmet, ask yourself whether or not you are MATT LECLAIR via articlebase. com. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. APRIL 27 • HOGS AND RAGS RIDE from Fayetteville to Myrtle Beach 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $50 per entry $30 per additional rider. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Kidsville News. For more information call 818-0458. MAY 11-20 • MYRTLE BEACH BIKE WEEK SPRING RALLY. Visit www. myrtlebeachbikeweek.com for more information. MAY 18-20 • BIKERS FOR BIKERS FOUNDATION 2ND ANNUAL SPRING RALLY at Shakori Farm, Pittsboro, N.C. Features battle of the bands, winner takes all. Camping and music all weekend. All proceeds benefit injured bikers and needy children. Email roadkill28371@ bikersforbikdersfoundation.com. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www. patriotguard.org for more information. APRIL 7-13, 2010 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 14 3 Fayetteville Beautifville Be B v The Big Read d County Library Presents Cumberland a Brown at FSU Good Man Charlie G C B You'rere A ou ou're A Focus o vill tif f E 26 UCW APRIL 18-24, 2012 June 2, 2012 Call for more information CABANA DAY 4624 BRAGG BLVD. Wvr rvru ruvv svy Pocket Guide !rutxvv!t Sv3 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM shrrvyyrirhvsy p PROUDLY SPONSORED BY HEY! THIS PAPER BELONGS TO: FUN FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE OF CUMBERLAND & HOKE COAY 2010 Pocket Guideock t G idGui e Up & Coming Weekly's Weeklys Up & Comin oc e Guid ng Gu 2 10 201 2010 www.upandcomingweekly.com com m F VOL. 10 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! CAMP GUIDE INSIDE! Online! Now '1' )%## Br RE