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Originally Posted by rs_woods
I still say kevlar is the way to go. You won't have to replace it after one crash, and you'll have a higher degree of protection. If it's bullet-proof it must be pavement-proof.
Actually it isn't bulletproof. Like bicycle helmets, they are a one time use thing. A bullet's energy is absorbed and the helmet tends to shatter.
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