[leeroy]

Im looking to get a new helmet , what kind is good ? Motorcycle or scooter helmet ?


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[iluvgroms]

Motorcycle and get a quality one, you only have one head

 

[Gotwake424]

DoT or SNELL rating is a must

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[Kricu]

Try for ECE ratings if you can afford it. I just picked up an Icon Variant. I've also had a Suomy helmet that was incredibly light-weight and had incredible protective ability which was tested. The way I look at things, if you're going to skimp on gear, never skimp on a helmet. As for brands in general for quality; Icon is definitely good but can be pricey. Speed and Strength is a newer brand but I've heard they're pretty quality stuff and price isn't too bad. HJC isn't half bad either. They're kinda the budget brand that offers good protection for reasonable prices. Obviously DOT approval would be necessary and Snell or EXE ratings are a huge plus.


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[MotardCrazy]

Having owned a shop for 10 years and owned and personally tested a ton of helmets, the main thing to look for is what material the helmet is made of. Stay away from plastic or polycarbonate helmets. These are a helmet shell that requires a thicker EPS (the inner Styrofoam) to help absorb the impact. The shell it self doesn't absorb anything. Whatever the shell and EPS liner can't absorb is transferred to your brain since thats simply in "fluids" inside your head. Having a thicker EPS leads to a bigger helmet. Added weight and less aerodynamic.

The best helmets are a composite shell. Some combination of Carbon, Kevlar, fiberglass, and companies own personal blends of fibers. These shells are designed to spider-web upon impact and distributing the impact to a wider area of the EPS. The Shell absorbs the brunt of the impact with the rest transferred to the EPS liner, leaving far less to be transferred to your brain. This allows the shell and liner to be thinner and lighter.

A good way to think about a helmet in a real life situation is a wreck at 30 mph. With a cheaper helmet you'll be ok and walk away with a . Headache or concussion. With a high quality helmet. You wont feel a thing. No headache. And at higher speeds the gap widens. Its your head. Protect it. It wont grow back.

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[Dregali91]

AFX North America | FX-39DS CAMO | Adult Motorcycle Helmet

Thats my helmet, love the motocross feel but with the visor that flips up and down. Also, if you want goggles fit great as well. Pretty good price too

 

[rkwfxd]

I've been wearing HJC helmets for a couple years now one and off road. They are DOT certified and fit my head shape well.


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[humilde_s13]

If you are in a budged, Bilt sells helmets at great prices.

 

[push bike]

I have a couple of One Industries Atom helmets.