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05-09-2007, 01:43 PM

Red Trace helmet is good. You can buy it from evogear now for $39 [$20 off]. I believe it is the lowest price on the web. Just do a google search. If you think you are lucky, enter for your chance to win one for free at whogets.com

07-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Go with a RED skycap. There durable, have controlabale ventaliation, good ear insulation, avaliable built-in headphones and look sweet.

Slaughterhouse · 08-22-2007, 04:38 PM

You will have to try them on for sure. For example: if you cheaped out and bought a Lamar 1000 or the 3000, you will find the 2000 will fit completley different even though they are all the same size from the same manufacturer (I assume). I bought a Lamar 3000 a few years back and ended up nearly splitting the helmet in half after hitting a jump and smacking the back of my head on ice pack. A nasty concussion that cost me a month of riding though at least I'm still alive. However, while the concussion would have been unavoidable, I think it would have been lessened by a better quality helmet. Watch out for a lot of Bern helmets, which are rated as more of "bump" hats as opposed to sport helmets. Lightness and ventilation are important factors. K2 makes some really good helmets.

08-23-2007, 04:52 PM

bad lieutenant

09-02-2007, 07:34 AM

Bottom line, get what fits and is comfortable. I bought a Burton helmet almost 10 years ago and have worn it riding ever since. For me it is incredibly comfy and the thing that surprised me is that once I found the right helmet, it was more comfortable than when i used to where a hat. Now it is helmet and goggles all days.

alaric · 09-02-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoteknikal

bad lieutenant

I have one. THEY ARE HORRIBLE. Little protection for the back of your head, heavy as all hell, no air vents. Bad buying one my part. I'll admit though, I do like Giro, and also RED. Get what fits, and make sure it as ample protection

T.J. · 09-04-2007, 09:00 AM

the only one i know of off the top of my head is the red hifi.

Slaughterhouse · 09-04-2007, 11:17 AM

Protec sells replacement ear pads for there helmets which have speakers built into them.

PaoloSmythe · 09-05-2007, 05:19 AM

Red skycap (yes i know, the evul Burton) but it is durable, fits well, importantly it is as comfy as you need it (ie breath able and no cranial hot spots), plus it is nicely warm and so there's no need for a beanie etc underneath, which would just compromise the qaulity of fit.

plus looking at my avatar, it makes me look like a space monkey! yay!

09-05-2007, 12:31 PM

I use Giro Fuse (with audio inserts). Used Pro Tec before. A lot of holes helps quite a bit.

08-22-2007, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Slaughterhouse Oh god...NO! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 812	You will have to try them on for sure. For example: if you cheaped out and bought a Lamar 1000 or the 3000, you will find the 2000 will fit completley different even though they are all the same size from the same manufacturer (I assume). I bought a Lamar 3000 a few years back and ended up nearly splitting the helmet in half after hitting a jump and smacking the back of my head on ice pack. A nasty concussion that cost me a month of riding though at least I'm still alive. However, while the concussion would have been unavoidable, I think it would have been lessened by a better quality helmet. Watch out for a lot of Bern helmets, which are rated as more of "bump" hats as opposed to sport helmets. Lightness and ventilation are important factors. K2 makes some really good helmets. __________________ STICK OPPOSITION MOVEMENT If you want to act 'serious', then become a skier!

09-04-2007, 09:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
T.J. Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,933	the only one i know of off the top of my head is the red hifi. __________________ Passion Over Fashion

09-04-2007, 11:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
Slaughterhouse Oh god...NO! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 812	Protec sells replacement ear pads for there helmets which have speakers built into them. __________________ STICK OPPOSITION MOVEMENT If you want to act 'serious', then become a skier!

09-05-2007, 05:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
PaoloSmythe Samyaksambuddhas Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Only British blaady Columbia!!! Posts: 4,622	*Red skycap* (yes i know, the evul Burton) but it is durable, fits well, importantly it is as comfy as you need it (ie breath able and no cranial hot spots), plus it is nicely warm and so there's no need for a beanie etc underneath, which would just compromise the qaulity of fit. plus looking at my avatar, it makes me look like a space monkey! yay! __________________ Just coz you don't understand it Doesn't mean it makes no sense!

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05-09-2007, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vtsnowboarder Guest Posts: n/a	Red Trace helmet is good. You can buy it from evogear now for $39 [$20 off]. I believe it is the lowest price on the web. Just do a google search. If you think you are lucky, enter for your chance to win one for free at whogets.com

07-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
NJ SHREDDER 28 Guest Posts: n/a	Go with a RED skycap. There durable, have controlabale ventaliation, good ear insulation, avaliable built-in headphones and look sweet.

08-23-2007, 04:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
geoteknikal Guest Posts: n/a	bad lieutenant

09-02-2007, 07:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
richedie Guest Posts: n/a	Bottom line, get what fits and is comfortable. I bought a Burton helmet almost 10 years ago and have worn it riding ever since. For me it is incredibly comfy and the thing that surprised me is that once I found the right helmet, it was more comfortable than when i used to where a hat. Now it is helmet and goggles all days.

09-05-2007, 12:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
anthonybsd Guest Posts: n/a	I use Giro Fuse (with audio inserts). Used Pro Tec before. A lot of holes helps quite a bit.