Helmets - need a new one, whats the go??

[bishboy]

I need to get a new helmet and there are some deals on line and on ebay at the moment, probably last years models going by the colours but they're all with aussie retailers as I'm not keen on buying a helmet from overseas.

In my searches I've found the following:

M2R:   the X2.5 for $150, X2.6 for $200, X3 from $160, X3.1 for $225 and the X4 for $300
Oneal Lite:  $160
Fox V3: from $350

There all in reasonable designs/colours as I don't want some fluro vomit skull wanna be wanker look.

My question is: is there a great deal of difference between these helmets, I realise the X4 and V3 might be a bit lighter. better venting etc but is it worth paying up to double some of the others?  I could buy say 2 of the X2.5 and have a spare in case I lose, drop, run over one of them.

Any thoughts/opinions?

[popeye]

Hi Bishboy, I just went and bought an AIROH, yes very dear but it weighs about 980 grams and has the best ventilation of any helmet I've worn, it also has a small peak area so if you do a finke race or say a lot of trail riding with speed involved the peaks not trying to rip your head off if you no what I mean.
Best helmet I've ever had just MO.....

[kdx Geoff]

Hi,

lm in the market for a helmet too so lve been trying on a few of late.

The most comfortable one lve had on is a Fox V4.

lm XL and l love the way it fits, the only downside for me is its tight to get off, tried the Bell and some cheaper ones but keep coming back to the V4 which is carbon fibre.

The fit and comfort have been more important that the weight so far.

Best price so far from a dealer is $475.00

Geoff

[Davey Crocket]

I'm with popeye, Airoh.....very comphy and very light....you don't even know its there.

[Nathan S]

I just got an all-white One Industries helmet. Can't recall the model, but it was around $300.
It's actually quite heavy (1400gms), but it's comfortable enough that the weight isn't an issue.

I plan on getting a Kali 'cone head' for MX. Like the Airohs there's no AS1698 on them (which is why I bought the One Ind helmet), but they're light and promise exceptionally good safety.

[mainline]

I just got an all-white One Industries helmet. Can't recall the model, but it was around $300.
It's actually quite heavy (1400gms), but it's comfortable enough that the weight isn't an issue.

I plan on getting a Kali 'cone head' for MX. Like the Airohs there's no AS1698 on them (which is why I bought the One Ind helmet), but they're light and promise exceptionally good safety.

They reckon a lighter helmet (obviously with a quality liner) is safer due to less whipping action to your head in a stack . Those Kali helmets are reasonably cheap on ebay.

[3858]

I have another version of the Scott helmet.... not to heavy,  not too light... and the Price was right!

[Shaun G]

I tried to buy an Airoh but the Aust importer no longer brings them in. Does anyone know where I can get one in Australia. Would rather support the local industry if I can.
Cheers
Shaun

[Nathan S]

They reckon a lighter helmet (obviously with a quality liner) is safer due to less whipping action to your head in a stack . Those Kali helmets are reasonably cheap on ebay.

Yeah - not all of them have the cones though.

It's absolutely insane that the two safest helmets (Kali and the other one with the dual stage foam), and the Airoh don't have an Australian importer or AS-approval.

[Davey Crocket]

I bought my Airoh out of the UK (before they where bought in) from I think its called "Dirt bike express" or something like that....5 days was all it took.....they specialise in internet sales.....I have heeps of mates who have bought them and everyone is happy with them.

[nigmax]

Yeah I got my Airoh from Germany very happy.

Cheers
Nick

[SON]

Why not buy one from your local dealer, while he is still there?
You get the benifit of trying it on and making sure it fits right
The new Bells are good both in quality and value,
With Helmets lightest isn't always the best,
Remember primary function of a helmet is to decelerate your brain
And that is done by the 5 cent polystyrene liner

[rtb]

Just purchased a new Fox V4 from my local dealer. Very comfortable and light helmet. It won't fit all heads as my mate said, his nose touchs the front so he can't wear one.
After my stack at Lake Glenbawn where the front wheel parted company with the upper fork tubes, the One Industies helmet was thrown in the bin. It had done its job, had it for a couple of years and it was nearly time to buy a new one. Split the helmet from the impact.
As somebody mentioned why not buy the helmet fom your local dealer, support them because one day they won't be there if you keep on buying everything from the Internet. If it is cheaper and it normally is on the net ask the dealer if he can assist you with the price. You never know if you never ask.

[popeye]

Got my AIROH from shop in Moss Street Brisbane KTM, but has since sold out to Springwood Suzuki, don't no who would sell them now. 

[Shaun G]

I would love to support my local dealer and do wherever I can. But when he doesn't carry the product I'm looking for (in this case Airoh) and the product he does sell is around the same price but for a much inferior product then it is increasingly becoming more difficult to shop off-line.

Cheers
Shaun