bigtreads Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 thinking of getting a new helmet soon .What do you all wear and what do you like about them. Or if you could upgrade what would you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Bell helmets, the only way to go. They are extremely comfortable, and are super strong. Plus, the name has been around forever and they are #1 in name recognition. Also, they have some freaking styling helmets out this year. Mine's 10 years old and has survived several crashes, one including an ER trip. I should probably replace it, but the only thing is the visor has a small crack, but otherwise still perfect, kinda my good luck charm, so I don't wanna get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 I use a Bell helmet. The best helmets are Snell approved. Shoei and Arai sell alot helmets to the racing crowd, but they are both expensive. Some of the higher priced O'neil helmets are really nice. Im not a fan of the chrome mouthpeice, that fad is about over. Anyone here remember the old helmet and clothing company called "JT" ? Everyone wore JT gear back in the 80's They sold that goofy open face helmet for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheefreak Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 i use a oneal helmet .. its pretty nice and was under 200 bucks.. full carbon fiber and is in the top 3 on the lightest helmets made.. bells are good too but bell helmets to me are uncomfortable for the fact that mouth piece is way to close... i prefer it to be away from my face a lil bit.. jmo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 i want a troy lee. they are so sick, but are pretty over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 The only way to buy a helmet is to try them on. Get one that feels and fits good. The best helmets are both D.O.T. approved and SNELL. They'll have stickers on the back. D.O.T. are common but the SNELL is more severe testing. Just remember... how much do you think your head is worth? Keep that in mind when shopping. Don't buy the cheapest thing out there. Bell has been around for years. If I buy a new helmet, that's what it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broke Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 (edited) i want a troy lee. they are so sick, but are pretty over priced. I have there Daytona 2. It's been holding up for 5 years now. The carbon fiber work is perfect. It came with stickers that are starting to look their age, but other than that it still almost looks new. For the price there are much nicer helmets. Edited September 27, 2004 by broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitied03 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 i got my KBC for a little over 2 bills and i like it, its comfortable but a little heavy when compared to other models..when i buy another one im thinkin about Troy Lee or Shoei....a little over priced but you get what you payed for, just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 I have a Fly Racing helmet, its good. I also have an all black THH Helmet its cool cause its black. I got the Fly for 80 bucks and the THH for 70 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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