Helmets.

CD155MX

CD155MX

Squirrel!!!
Location
Alta Loma, CA
In all seriousness in my opinion, anything these days with the ASTM F1952 Downhill Standard Rating is a good helmet for the riding we do (not racing).
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

Administrator
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Looking for good fit and not being to heavy. I know newer mx helmets have gotten light. My Fly race helmet is comfortable for racing but not freeride.
 
Christian_83

Christian_83

Xscream
Location
Denmark
Ive been using a Oneal spark Downhill helmet. Very light, and affordable. think around 700-750 grams for size Medium. and i think price wise, around 100 USD.
I would buy a MET parachute next time i think, but its 2 or 3x the price. And with saltwater use, it wears out.
Im done using my old TLD MX helmets, way to heavy.
 
OnFireForJesus

OnFireForJesus

Location
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Christian_83 said:
Ive been using a Oneal spark Downhill helmet. Very light, and affordable. think around 700-750 grams for size Medium. and i think price wise, around 100 USD.
I would buy a MET parachute next time i think, but its 2 or 3x the price. And with saltwater use, it wears out.
Im done using my old TLD MX helmets, way to heavy.
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The TLD Stage helmet is MTB Helmet and weighs 685 grams. Certainly on the expensive side at $295 USD. I was going to use my MX helmet but after searching and reading recommendations on this forum, decided against it. Lol. I am new to all of this and plan on only riding fresh water, so hopefully the helmet I bought lasts a little while. Hahahaha
 
DAG

DAG

Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
Location
Charlotte, NC
ShredReady and Gecko offer the least protection but also the lightest and absorb zero water. Wet weight was the biggest factor when I was looking. My advise is to try and find something with little foam to get wet and that will be the helmet you will always want to ware. Everyone I know with foam helmets never seem to ware them. We arnt taking huge hits, we only need something to help spread out the impact and prevent your skull from being cut open. However, If you plan on racing i'd get something with more protection
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

Administrator
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
DAG said:
ShredReady and Gecko offer the least protection but also the lightest and absorb zero water. Wet weight was the biggest factor when I was looking. My advise is to try and find something with little foam to get wet and that will be the helmet you will always want to ware. Everyone I know with foam helmets never seem to ware them. We arnt taking huge hits, we only need something to help spread out the impact and prevent your skull from being cut open. However, If you plan on racing i'd get something with more protection
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Dag, I use to race. Still have my Helmet that I use to race with. It is too heavy for freeriding. Fine for racing. It rarely gets wet.
 
Jyzmbe

Jyzmbe

Location
Plano, TX
I have a Bell Full-9. I always hate the way helmets reduce your Peripheral vision but this helmet doesn’t. You still have a great field of vision


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Balduccimoto

Balduccimoto

Location
NYC/Long Island
I have the Bell Super DH. It's a modular helmet with DH certification. I use it at the bike park, enduros, and freeride. I would buy any helmet that is DH certified and has MIPS. The MIPS is basically a rotating shell that allows the helmet to rotate. I think it's very useful considering we hit our heads more than any sport .. Think every time you hit the water, the visor works to rotate your head.
 
DAG

DAG

Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
Location
Charlotte, NC
Nice, also gamble black Friday sales.

for the MIPS, does it protect your ear holes from 3/4 rolls? BK's getting old ya know
 
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