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Which would you choose

  • Double D Ring

    Votes: 12 46%
  • Quick Release

    Votes: 12 46%
  • Either / doesn't matter

    Votes: 2 7.7%

Double D Ring Vs Quick Release

18K views 14 replies 11 participants last post by  JBT120  
I'm looking for a new helmet to replace my old HJC HQ1. But a lot of what I'm looking at have quick release chin straps not double d rings like I'm used to. What's everybodies thought on them, are they just something on cheep helmets, what would you choose?
When I replaced my old Shoei with a new one, the model that fit the best and had the features I wanted (GT-Air2) had a quick-release. I'd always been happy with D-rings, but I must admit I do like the quick release. You adjust it once and then never have to do it again. I could never easily fasten the D-rings with gloves on both hands, but I can easily fasten the QR with gloves on. Some more conservative riders might not trust the QR mechanisms, but I trust Shoei — and it's basically the same mechanism that's been used on seat belts for 50+ years (even by racing drivers).