How much are you will to spend on a helmet at a event

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flw · #1 Post by **flw** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:23 pm

How much are you will to spend on a new DOT appoved helmet at a event? Mfg warranty and any return fitment issues while event is going on.

Johnj · #2 Post by **Johnj** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:25 am

I like to wear the helmet for at least half an hour before I buy it. I could spend say $300 or so.

#3 Post by **MZ33** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 am

It's my head. I really need it. Whatever DOT full-face that fits well is the first criterion, then after that I will consider price and extras, like shields, weight, finish, etc.

#4 Post by **dr_bar** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:28 am

I guess the question sounds incomplete to me. If the helmet costs $1200 list and is being sold for $500, and it actually fits me, that's a hell of a sale price. So I guess it would matter more to me that I was getting a great deal on that specific helmet...

slimcolo · #5 Post by **slimcolo** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:07 pm

Why would I be at an event buying a new helmet?? (other than an exceptional price) Did the coyotes drag mine off last night??

Tennif Shoe · #6 Post by **Tennif Shoe** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:11 am

slimcolo wrote:Why would I be at an event buying a new helmet?? (other than an exceptional price) Did the coyotes drag mine off last night??

Lets say ummmmmm yes

Ladymx · #7 Post by **Ladymx** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:53 pm

flw wrote:How much are you will to spend on a new DOT appoved helmet at a event? Mfg warranty and any return fitment issues while event is going on.

At current time I dont spend much on a helmet as its impossible to find a helmet that fits and its not worth the manufacters time to make smaller fitting helmets that are DOT/Snell aproved. I couldnt ride races last year for the reason that my helmet didnt meet the competition standards, they didnt care that Id rather have one that kind fitted then not at all but meet the standard.

ofblong · #8 Post by **ofblong** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:05 pm

depends on if I need a new helmet or not and if the price is right. If I dont need a helmet $0 would be spent.

If I dropped and cracked my helmet and had to have one then it depends on the cost of the helmet vs retail etc etc etc. Just like Dr.Bar said.

#9 Post by **sv-wolf** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:50 pm

The last lid I bought at a show cost £320 ($450) (It was knocked down from £420.) I probably wouldn't buy a lid that expensive again.

fong47 · #10 Post by **fong47** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:51 am

Keep in mind that expensive helmet does not necessarily mean it;s safer. Its all about marketing. As long as it's DOT and Snell Certified. I am OK with it.

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