Helmets

[Ruby Soho]

What kind of helmets do you all wear?

I just bought a new HJC helmet today, I previously owned an HJC too.

[hartnett18]

i have a KBC i love it. with troy lee designs cone.

I hade a HJC which was pretty good. I had a AFX which was decent, and now I have FOX tracer pro, which is really nice.

[aci clay]

troy lee, expensive but the lightest,nicest i've ever worn, i think worth every penny.

[trx400exxracer]

One industries Kombat

[Nick110]

I have a One Industries Trooper. I have owned HJC's and wore Fox, M2r, and KBC. The One Ind. had the best fit and feel of all of them and its pretty light.

[400exrules]

HJC

but i kinda want one of those helmets with the bulges, or fins on them...i like how they look

[DieselBoy]

THH TX-50

[thrasher_ex]

o'neal

[underpowered]

KBC Super-X. by far teh best fitting helmet i have ever had on my head, but my next helmet will probably be a Fly lite rat rod.

[1fst400]

HJC that was onsale for 75$. I have had it for 7 years. The damn visor adjustment broke on it the other day when I chucked it at my friend for roosting me. I was thinking of painting it. anyone ever paint a hemet?

[ny300exrider]

msr velocity x 06 model.

love it

[mx428]

2 One Industries Trooper's.

1 full set of gear and helmet for each moto so I dont have to wear a sweaty helmet and dirty gear, lol.


http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/4313/picture20lb.png

[Racing Rice]

Bell Helmet:

http://www.thebellstore.com/images/Helmets/SCX/xl/05Wickedgreyblue.jpg

[KWAD GAWD]

Thor Force with the white rubber edge is sick:

[mx428]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
Thor Force with the white rubber edge is sick: Did you photoshop that?

[MotoX3]

MSR...first time I wore it riding I had one of my worst wrecks ever:rolleyes:

[Ruby Soho]

here is a picture of mine (the red one)

http://mxdirtrider.com/i-products/helmets-hjc-2006-clx5-arena.jpg

[mikeB]

nvm

[mikeB]

heres myn

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by mx428
Did you photoshop that?
It's a white Thor helmet. What looks photoshopped?

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
THH TX-50
Get a new helmet dude. That THH won't protect jack. Is your brain only worth $49.99 to you? Spend some money, and get at least a decent mid-range $150 dollar helmet. You'll be glad you did.

[Mxjunkie]

Silver HJC N8dawg

[xrxmxcx]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
Thor Force with the white rubber edge is sick:

yeah it is pretty sick:devil:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/xrxmxcx/37e453f4.jpg

[450robot]

i like my m2r, very comfy around the cheeks http://www.rockymountainatv.com/RMATV-Images/productImages/400/M/M2R_05_HEL_SXP_BLK.JPG

[Tommy 17]

heres mine... one trooper chrome red

[DieselBoy]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
Get a new helmet dude. That THH won't protect jack. Is your brain only worth $49.99 to you? Spend some money, and get at least a decent mid-range $150 dollar helmet. You'll be glad you did.

That's not a $49.99 helmet... LMAO... that helmets 179.99 on the net and it was in the store for $279.99 down to 99.99 (end of year clearence)

And the helmet is Snell and DOT approved.

a helmet's a helmet. if they are snell/DOT approved they are the same as just about any other helmet. I love my helmet.

[1fst400]

to test my helmets durability from time to time, for saftey reasons of course. I use it as a stand under my swing arm for changing tires. It is the PERFECT hight.

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
That's not a $49.99 helmet... LMAO... that helmets 179.99 on the net and it was in the store for $279.99 down to 99.99 (end of year clearence)

And the helmet is Snell and DOT approved.

a helmet's a helmet. if they are snell/DOT approved they are the same as just about any other helmet. I love my helmet.
A helmet's a helmet! You couldn't be more wrong my friend.
That's definately not true. Snell and DOT means nothing.

Good helmets are $375 and up.
Crap helmets don't protect your head. You get what you pay for, that's why they're more expensive - because they're good.

Thats like saying boots are boots? Not true.
Tires are tires? Not true.
A $279.99 THH? No way, I'm not sold.

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by xrxmxcx
yeah it is pretty sick:devil:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/xrxmxcx/37e453f4.jpg
Dude, how do you like that helmet?
I was at the High Point National last weekend and all the Monster Energy guys (Langston, Villipoto, Goose) and Reed had that same helmet, painted of course.. but the white rubber nose guard and white rubber molding looks killer.

I want one... I'd get one if Thor supported ATV racing.
But they don't... so looks like I gotta go Fox, Fly or TLD.

[DieselBoy]

You pay for the name, style, and comfort. A HELMET IS A HELMET.

And I stand firm on $279.99 because that's what it was.
Luckily it was a clearence item for $99.99
This helmet is carbon fibre don't feed me that crap!

And I don't need to sell you on anything!!

[Rich250RRacer]

Originally posted by Racing Rice
Bell Helmet:

http://www.thebellstore.com/images/Helmets/SCX/xl/05Wickedgreyblue.jpg

It's a shame that's one of the cheap new Bell helmets. Bell has gone down hill and nearly disappeared since they were bought by Bieffe. I have four Moto 6's and they are they most comfortable helmets I've ever worn. The Moto 6 was one of the last Bells made in the USA. Everything from the Moto 7 on are made overseas. The US made helmets went by hat size and were available in at least 8 different sizes, not S,M,L and XL like most other brands.

[400exrider707]

One industries kombat in matte black....I love it, and ONE industries is one of the few companies who keeps the rounded part of the lower front that shape because they say it will absorb impact much better than most of todays pointier or squared off mouth pieces.

[miller821]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
A helmet's a helmet! You couldn't be more wrong my friend.
That's definately not true. Snell and DOT means nothing.

Good helmets are $375 and up.
Crap helmets don't protect your head. You get what you pay for, that's why they're more expensive - because they're good.

Thats like saying boots are boots? Not true.
Tires are tires? Not true.
A $279.99 THH? No way, I'm not sold.
I'd have to disagree:ermm:
I got a $80 HJC helmet, and its nice, and protects my head. (Certainly not the best, I know)
And Snell and DOT means quite a bit actually, as long as your not wearing a bicycle helmet, I don't see whats wrong with it.
You look at the prices, and its a big dif. Me, I'm not spending over $150 on a helmet, theres now way unless I was a huge racer/rider. It all depends on what your doing though, I trail ride and I don't need a fancy helmet cause i'm not going extremely fast...
But I guess its all preference, and if you want to spend $500 for a helmet, thats cool, but don't make fun of people who can't afford, or don't want to spend that much money on a helmet.
And know, i'm not bashing you so don't take it personal or anything, and just correct me on anything you think i'm wrong about, I want to see your opinion;)

[ex kid]

Arai VX Pro. its worth every penny. if you crash hard in that and in a cheaper helmet there IS a difference. it also vents better and is much lughter than most helmets.

[KWAD GAWD]

You don't pay for comfort and a name? That's silly.
(Wait, are you 16 years old?)

You pay for quality. Tha't why the pro racers don't wear $100 helmets. Because they understand that it's important to have a good helmet to protect your brain. A good helmet = $$$$.
It would be stupid to wear a cheap helmet, unless you don't care about your brain (see stupid).

There are different shell materials used, cheapo helmets are plastic. The aren't going to do very well against a rock or against someone's bike landing on you :)

$400 is well worth protecting my skull.

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
You pay for the name, style, and comfort. A HELMET IS A HELMET.

And I stand firm on $279.99 because that's what it was.
Luckily it was a clearence item for $99.99
This helmet is carbon fibre don't feed me that crap!

And I don't need to sell you on anything!!

as long as its DOT aprooved and mabye even SNELL aproooved I am happy with it you dont have to buy a $400 helmet to protect your head but as long *** its DOT aproaved

[QuadJunkies]

I wear HJC, we just bought my ole man the FLY Rat Rod

http://www.flyracinggear.com/Helmet/Helmet_LiteIV/73-3310.jpg

[exrider008]

i have this one right now and i liked it but it is time for a new one!

[exrider008]

i was thinking about this. what do u guys think?

[miller821]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
You don't pay for comfort and a name? That's silly.
(Wait, are you 16 years old?)

You pay for quality. Tha't why the pro racers don't wear $100 helmets. Because they understand that it's important to have a good helmet to protect your brain. A good helmet = $$$$.
It would be stupid to wear a cheap helmet, unless you don't care about your brain (see stupid).

There are different shell materials used, cheapo helmets are plastic. The aren't going to do very well against a rock or against someone's bike landing on you :)

$400 is well worth protecting my skull.

Exactly, pros where good helmets.. I'm not a pro, and am far from. I can see people who are jumping huge distances, and doing stuff in 4th gear wide open, but its how you ride. I ride trails, and its pointless for me to buy a good helmet, cause if I wreck, i'm not going superfast, so it will protect me.

And if you were talking to me, I'm actually 15;)

[KWAD GAWD]

And if you were talking to me, I'm actually 15;)
It's like I can see through the computer....

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by exrider008
i was thinking about this. what do u guys think?
I'm not into the whole "Death Rider" thing:
Maybe you should think twice...

I recommend one of these, or even a One Industries or good HJC.

[exrider008]

i dont have much money so i only want to spend like 110. i would stay with what i have but i have crashed a few times with it on so its time for a new one.

how much r the One industries kombat helmets

[Nick110]

I would recommend the One Industries Trooper. Ive tried M2r, fox, HJC, KBC, and some others. The One Ind. is by far the most comfortable.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f29/nick110/DSC00329.jpg

[mx428]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
I'm not into the whole "Death Rider" thing:
Maybe you should think twice...

I recommend one of these, or even a One Industries or good HJC. Dont knock the One helmet. The Kombat is iffy, but the Trooper's like I have are good helmets. They have nice padding, and they're right on par with the Fox V3 and the TLD's.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/IMG_1416.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/IMG_1417.jpg

[HondaRancherES]

mine

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/ashnic8785/06KbcX6HeartHelmetLG.gif

[JH_Racing188]

if ur ignorant (sp) enough to beleive that a cheap helemt will do the same job ur insane!
im no pro but my main sponsor is and he has worn every helmet form every company..... it doesnt matter how fast u wreck it matters on how u land! no 100 dollar helmet is gonna protect u like a shoei,arai,bell or a high end fox etc.. u pay for protection just like gettin a cheap pair of oneal riding boots compared to a pair of a-star tech 10s.... u pay for quality and protection.


personally i have a fox v-3 carbon fiber
400 dollars is a small price for not bein mentally challenged ur whole life

[DieselBoy]

you pay for a fu.... brand name. whoever believes Snell and DOT mean nothing need to seriously have their head hit a concrete wall at 198 MPH. A HELMET IS A HELMET.

Boots are boots. you pay more, they last longer. they don't protect you any further than any other given pair.

This is rediculous. That's like saying if you buy walmart running shoes the nail will go through your shoe, but if you buy the Nike's it won't.

[polish 711]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
Dude, how do you like that helmet?
I was at the High Point National last weekend and all the Monster Energy guys (Langston, Villipoto, Goose) and Reed had that same helmet, painted of course.. but the white rubber nose guard and white rubber molding looks killer.

I want one... I'd get one if Thor supported ATV racing.
But they don't... so looks like I gotta go Fox, Fly or TLD.

i think it fits great, its not wicked heavy, bot not put together cheap, and its great quality, i got it for 225 off of ebay, good deals on there, id recommend them

[polish 711]

oops, this is XRXMXCX on my friends name:p

[exrider008]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
you pay for a fu.... brand name. whoever believes Snell and DOT mean nothing need to seriously have their head hit a concrete wall at 198 MPH. A HELMET IS A HELMET.

Boots are boots. you pay more, they last longer. they don't protect you any further than any other given pair.

This is rediculous. That's like saying if you buy walmart running shoes the nail will go through your shoe, but if you buy the Nike's it won't.

just stfu and end it, u just have to keep going :grr: :mad:

[400EXtreme]

hjc :)

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by JH_Racing188
if ur ignorant (sp) enough to beleive that a cheap helemt will do the same job ur insane!
im no pro but my main sponsor is and he has worn every helmet form every company..... it doesnt matter how fast u wreck it matters on how u land! no 100 dollar helmet is gonna protect u like a shoei,arai,bell or a high end fox etc.. u pay for protection just like gettin a cheap pair of oneal riding boots compared to a pair of a-star tech 10s.... u pay for quality and protection.


personally i have a fox v-3 carbon fiber
400 dollars is a small price for not bein mentally challenged ur whole life
Finally somebody is smart! Somebody actually knows what they're talking about on this board. Holy Jesus, I'm so proud of you!

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
you pay for a fu.... brand name. whoever believes Snell and DOT mean nothing need to seriously have their head hit a concrete wall at 198 MPH. A HELMET IS A HELMET.

Boots are boots. you pay more, they last longer. they don't protect you any further than any other given pair.

This is rediculous. That's like saying if you buy walmart running shoes the nail will go through your shoe, but if you buy the Nike's it won't.
Nobodys talking about nail-proof shoes or, concrete walls. We're talking about the simple fact (that you can't seem to grasp) that if you buy a good helmet, it provides better protection than a cheap helmet. Simple enough.

[DieselBoy]

No, your telling me a cheap helmet won't serve the same purpose. That's false, and you claim Snell/DOT means nothing, YOU don't know what your talking about.

and if your going to sit there and tell me my THH TX-50 is a 49.99 helmet, made of Carbon Fibre Kevlar, and is not going to protect my head... YOU need your head examined

[exrider008]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
No, your telling me a cheap helmet won't serve the same purpose. That's false, and you claim Snell/DOT means nothing, YOU don't know what your talking about.

OMG STFU i cant stand u, u r always fighting with someone. a cheep helmet wont do the same thing as a $300 helmet. u pay for what u get just like any other gear that you buy.:mad: :mad:

[DieselBoy]

Robble!!

[mxdave28]

Here's mine....300 bucks but paid less the 75 bucks for each i love clearence items :D These new helmets are WAY better then my first HJC 50 dolla special :rolleyes: i have crashed in my HJC and i have crashed in my M2R....i'll take my 300 dollar M2R anyday!!!!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/Misc%20Pics/Helmet1.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/Misc%20Pics/Helmet2.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/Misc%20Pics/Helmet3.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/Misc%20Pics/Helmet4.jpg

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
No, your telling me a cheap helmet won't serve the same purpose. That's false, and you claim Snell/DOT means nothing, YOU don't know what your talking about.

and if your going to sit there and tell me my THH TX-50 is a 49.99 helmet, made of Carbon Fibre Kevlar, and is not going to protect my head... YOU need your head examined
You've obviously never owned a good helmet.
Before you start getting into online arguments, maybe you should educate yourself so you don't come off sounding so senseless.

[trx400exxracer]

i think I have a good helmet it is a ONE industries Kombat helmet it may cost $150 and is not as expensive as some of you guys' but it is a nice helmet for a good price that I trust

[Elka83]

when i started racing.. the guy at my local shop had like 50 hjc helmets and kbc helmets in all sizes in stock at his shop, from 150- under. We told him we wanted to buy a helmet and he said that he could sell us one of those right there, but if you are racing and riding hard then spend the money and dont buy one of those, he reccomended Arai and Tld. I bought a tld (i used to have the kbc) and omg it was night and day, i wouldnt belive it before i bought it, the only reason i picked the tld was becuase the colors looked cool,lol but once i rode with it and put it on, The comfert is unbelivable and when u crash with one of those helmets on. the padding and foam inside the helmet is so much better quality. you honestly dont know untill u have experienced a wreck with a cheap helmet compared to and expensive one
... the tld helmets are one of the lightest and most protective on the market. I recomend to anyone who is riding hard and racing to spend the extra money on the helmets. I am not siding with anyone on the argument but i am telling you the truth. so whoever says that a helmet is a helmet, i thought the same thing. i have had 2 tld helmets and i never plan on buying anything else, mabye and arai..

[DieselBoy]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
You've obviously never owned a good helmet.
Before you start getting into online arguments, maybe you should educate yourself so you don't come off sounding so senseless.

Aaaaannnnnnddd you're done.:D

[miller821]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
No, your telling me a cheap helmet won't serve the same purpose. That's false, and you claim Snell/DOT means nothing, YOU don't know what your talking about.

and if your going to sit there and tell me my THH TX-50 is a 49.99 helmet, made of Carbon Fibre Kevlar, and is not going to protect my head... YOU need your head examined
Just drop it man, I don't want to see any of us get banned over a helmet thread bro.
A helmet is going to protect your head, not matter what kind it is, some I maybe better than others, but still yet where a helmet every time you ride. Just let it go bro.

[DieselBoy]

Heh, the guy seems to think I have a cheap helmet, though.

But who am I to talk, he is after all a helmet specialist.

I spoke with a Helmet/Gear salesmen at the track selling helmets. He said the main reason people buy expensive helmets are due to 3 things. Style. Weight. and Comfort. I asked him how one of the cheapy helmets would compare to that of an expensive one and he replied with "If it's snell or DOT approved, the helmets are extremely durable, approved, and they are all pretty close in strength minus the styling, the weight factor, and the actual comfort. However, more padding is in the more expensive helmets. You'll not likely ever destroy crack/break the shell in a collision unless it's severe, and that's rare to break the shell. Once you crash, you are to discard the helmet (applies to all), as it's done it's job and the strength of the helmet is compromised."

He sells Bell, SHOEI, ARAI, KBC, HJC, and many others.

[KWAD GAWD]

You're telling me things I already know.

[KWAD GAWD]

Originally posted by DieselBoy
Aaaaannnnnnddd you're done.:D
Oh, and by the way... your THH helmet is ugly and it is cheap :)

[QuadJunkies]

This topic sure took a turn South :ermm: