Post by: bonnieperez on July 05, 2012, 03:26:59 AM
Post by: mx graphics on July 05, 2012, 03:34:52 AM
Post by: TMKIWI on July 05, 2012, 07:58:32 AM
Buy at least a mid price helmet. The more you pay the better the helmet.
You MUST try on the helmet as every brand fits differently as every one has a different shaped head.
Post by: Coop on July 05, 2012, 11:14:57 AM
Bell (I think it was Bell) used to have an add back in the day that read something like: "If you have a $20 head, wear a $20 helmet.".
Post by: Kembo693 on July 05, 2012, 12:08:42 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on July 05, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
Bell (I think it was Bell) used to have an add back in the day that read something like: "If you have a $20 head, wear a $20 helmet.".
But Coop, since my head is only worth $20, when you add in the rest of me, I'm $100 in the red... damn...
Post by: beaner on July 05, 2012, 02:01:14 PM
x2 on the above.
Buy at least a mid price helmet. The more you pay the better the helmet.
This has been proven wrong many times over the years. In fact, what is probably the most popular and widely linked of the big helmet tests proves that the best of the helmets tested were also some of the cheapest. As long as you buy a DOT or ECE approved helmet, you'll be fine.
Definitely try it on before you put your money down.
I'm partial to Gmax helmets
Post by: scotty dog on July 05, 2012, 02:55:39 PM
Post by: motoman356 on July 06, 2012, 07:37:26 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on July 06, 2012, 08:24:12 AM
I've been using this RXT helmet for 5 years now. Through that time I have been flung 2 metres into rock ground, endoed so hard that I did a full flip in the air and landed flat on the ground and dozens upon dozens of other stacks that I can't even remember. Oh yeah I highsided at around 60 kp/h. I've earned 7 concussions while using this helmet. I absolutely SWEAR by this helmet it is the real deal and saved my life atleast once. I can definitely vouch for RXT but I'm not even sure if they're still in business. It was a mid price helmet and its only starting to loose its charm now. Bell helmets are good too, been around for a while. Shoei are expensive, but from what I've read, they're worth it.
My word? Buy something that fits you well and is suitable to both your budget and skill level. And from my experience, when you're starting to get better at riding is the most dangerous time because you're trying new stuff and being faster at it. If you buy something expensive now you wont need to buy another later, unless you're growing still or get in a serious accident.
Good luck mate, hope you find a good one.
Post by: chump6784 on July 06, 2012, 11:41:34 AM
Welcome to the forum mate.
I've been using this RXT helmet for 5 years now. Through that time I have been flung 2 metres into rock ground, endoed so hard that I did a full flip in the air and landed flat on the ground and dozens upon dozens of other stacks that I can't even remember. Oh yeah I highsided at around 60 kp/h. I've earned 7 concussions while using this helmet. I absolutely SWEAR by this helmet it is the real deal and saved my life atleast once. I can definitely vouch for RXT but I'm not even sure if they're still in business. It was a mid price helmet and its only starting to loose its charm now. Bell helmets are good too, been around for a while. Shoei are expensive, but from what I've read, they're worth it.
My word? Buy something that fits you well and is suitable to both your budget and skill level. And from my experience, when you're starting to get better at riding is the most dangerous time because you're trying new stuff and being faster at it. If you buy something expensive now you wont need to buy another later, unless you're growing still or get in a serious accident.
Good luck mate, hope you find a good one.
You should have changed that helmet 6 concussions ago. Helmets are only ment for one big hit, the foam compresses and they are not protecting your head properly after that. I went through 3 helmets in about 3 months once because i kept coming off and smacking my head, it got to the point where the doctor said if i had anymore hits to the head in the near future i could do some serious damage.
As for helmets, all helmets must meet certain standards, some only just scrape in, some exceed them. I have had good luck with agv in the past and i am currently wearing an M2R, it has good venting and fits my head well and is also pretty light. Go for the one that fits you the best, when you crash the helmet that is the best fitting will give you the best protection
Post by: msmola2002 on July 06, 2012, 12:38:23 PM
You should have changed that helmet 6 concussions ago. Helmets are only ment for one big hit, the foam compresses and they are not protecting your head properly after that.
+1, you may not have had all those concussions with a decent skid lid.
Post by: Stusmoke on July 06, 2012, 12:59:55 PM
Post by: beaner on July 06, 2012, 01:06:15 PM
first thing to look for is if its SNELL approved. they have higher standards than DOT. thats not to say a DOT helmet isnt good.
The latest/newest SNELL standards have been changed to be more like the DOT standards. I would not buy an older SNELL rated helmet (that are still in stores). They are generally considered to be inferior protection compared to a DOT helmet.
As long as the standards are met, price is not important. More money typically buys more comfort, quietness, options, name and bling
Post by: cnrcpla on July 06, 2012, 02:40:33 PM
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You should have changed that helmet 6 concussions ago. Helmets are only ment for one big hit, the foam compresses and they are not protecting your head properly after thatReally?
Looks like I should be in the market for a new helmet 
Post by: maicoman009 on July 06, 2012, 04:57:08 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on July 09, 2012, 07:38:21 AM
QuoteYou should have changed that helmet 6 concussions ago. Helmets are only ment for one big hit, the foam compresses and they are not protecting your head properly after thatReally?
I don't have the cash to be throwing into a new helmet everytime I stack it. 3 inches of foam and hardened plastic will keep me from dying for the moment.
Post by: msmola2002 on July 09, 2012, 01:04:33 PM
Post by: factoryX on July 09, 2012, 03:18:02 PM
Post by: chump6784 on July 09, 2012, 08:10:58 PM
Fast forward to me getting back into bikes and after my first ride back i pulled the liner out of the helmet to wash it and noticed the foam on the inside had a crack in it. On further inspection i noticed i could see where it had been compressed. That helmet went straight back on the shelf and i got a new one. Your brain is too important to re use helmets that are well past their used by date.
A good helmet is not expensive either. my m2r was $200. You dont need to replace it after every crash but if you have had a concussion with it then it definitely needs replacing
Post by: factoryX on July 09, 2012, 09:07:15 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on July 10, 2012, 11:07:03 AM
All well and good til you live out your days as a drooling vegetable that has had one too many hits. Concussions are REALLY BAD, Mmmkay.
Thats my problem.
Years ago when i gave up dirt bikes I had a crash in one of my last races. I hit my head but didnt get knocked out, i was able to pick my bike up and keep racing. I finished out the season with that helmet and then sold the bike and most of the gear and kept my helmet.
Fast forward to me getting back into bikes and after my first ride back i pulled the liner out of the helmet to wash it and noticed the foam on the inside had a crack in it. On further inspection i noticed i could see where it had been compressed. That helmet went straight back on the shelf and i got a new one. Your brain is too important to re use helmets that are well past their used by date.
A good helmet is not expensive either. my m2r was $200. You dont need to replace it after every crash but if you have had a concussion with it then it definitely needs replacing
My personal income is $20 a week. It would take me an entire term of school to earn money for a new helmet. My folks will retire in a few years so I'm not asking them to pay for it.
Everything is expensive to me at the moment. I'm also going to have to replace my harddrive soon possibly my motherboard and if I replace my motherboard I have to replace my CPU aswell which will total no less than $400.
When I start getting more serious next year, I'll replace the helmet thats actually PLANNED. Until then I'll keep my fingers crossed
Post by: MXLord327 on July 11, 2012, 04:13:29 PM
Post by: rsmith on July 12, 2012, 05:52:46 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on July 13, 2012, 01:51:44 AM
you are young you need that brain for a long time! Shoei is by far my favorite look for last years model to save some money, also black or white is much cheaper than those cool paint jobs.
Thats a good point, I mean the part about hte black and white. Who gives a damn what the other riders at the track think of you? When you're good enough to blow past them on a bike half the displacement, you get to laugh.
If money isn't a worry, get top notch gear now. Otherwise, buy medium grade gear now. Stay away from the cheap stuff. Well Helmets can be an exception. But in terms of your armor, jersey, pants etc. Go medium grade stuff. I also recommend a helmet in the 200-300 price range. It'll keep you safe. well safer. Alot of freestylers use Shoie, that should tell you something
Post by: SachsGS on July 13, 2012, 02:57:04 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on March 04, 2013, 10:24:23 PM