Thoughts on where to budget my money

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DivideOverflow · Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:47 am

I have an icon (around $200). It fits great, is comfortable, and has good airflow.

-Curly- · #12 Unread post by **-Curly-** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:30 am

Walmart has helmets for 80 bucks.

intotherain · Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:01 am

Ian522 wrote:If you have money to waste then buy a shoei, arai, etc. They are excellent helmets but there are other brands that are nearly as good for significantly less money.

buy something like a HJC, they offer quality helmets for not too expensive. DONT buy an arai or shoei or those racing helmets.. They are just lighter and louder.. more suited for the track.

DerekNC · #14 Unread post by **DerekNC** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:56 pm

Scorpions are nice helmets. The one I bought was like $140.

#15 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:48 pm

Dohun wrote:DONT buy an arai or shoei or those racing helmets.. They are just lighter and louder.. more suited for the track.

Actually, you should buy what fits, end of story. If it cost $100 or $900, as long as it's DOT approved and fits like described in the Helmet sticky....

#16 Unread post by **Koss** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:45 pm

Dennis Kirk has some really good prices on helmets... check them out. If you can find the right size and color you want... you will get an awesome deal on a helmet. They even have z1r strike helmets for 35 bucks...

Lion_Lady · Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:46 am

wickedrider wrote:You check out this site on ebay. I cant vouch for the sellers credibility. It is something that I saw. Someone else on this site may be able to let you know more about this seller.

http://stores.ebay.com/Mrs...eals

NEVER buy a helmet on ebay. Just not worth the savings in $$ to risk your gray matter on a 'bargain' helmet. Not even 'new in the box.'

You have no idea if the box has been dropped or if the helmet was stored in a warehouse in Death Valley and subject to 120 degree+ heat (which, by the way will dignificantly degrade the protective crash padding). If you're looking for a 'back up' emergency only helmet, then go ahead and take a chance, but there is no way, I'd risk it for my everyday riding.

For your first helmet, print out the helmet fit guide and go into a shop and try on. If you find a helmet that fits, BUY IT THERE. You can then do the rest of your shopping online.

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