Helmets

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RevBrian · #1 Unread post by **RevBrian** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:37 pm

I'm in the process of deciding what kind of helmet to purchase. I have pretty much decided on a full face but was wondering if there were any thoughts about brand and fibreglass vs poly carbonate. Welcome your thoughts.

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:13 pm

I say go to the dealers and check helmet sizing, then order on the Internet.

Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:29 pm

First and foremost is fit. We could suggest a brand, but it may not fit your head.
Whatever helmet you end up with, make sure it is not just DOT, but a step above with a Schnell or ECE standard.
KBC, Shark, Arai, Shoei, Bell, Nolan, ...there are so many....

ILOVECRUISER · Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:18 pm

DING !!! I THINK MANY FAMOUS BRAND ARE GOOD ENOUGH! YOU SHOULD CHOOSE WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE AND FIT !!顶你上去，让大家看看！！！哈哈哈哈！！

jonnythan · #5 Unread post by **jonnythan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:03 am

Get the helmet that has the best combination of fit, looks, and price.

The only thing the expensive helmets might get you is better ventilation and a washable liner.

The shell material really doesn't matter a bit.

Nibblet99 · #6 Unread post by **Nibblet99** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:25 am

jonnythan wrote:The shell material really doesn't matter a bit.

It was my understanding (read: deep, dark, distant memory) the fibre ones have a longer shelf life, and aren't susceptable to problems cause by solvents found in sticker glue.
(something like 4-5 years as opposed to a poly carbs 2-3 years - either way 1 impact voids the remainder of the lifespan on both though, which you should expect to happen)

I could however be very, very wrong, so please do some research rather than taking what I've written here as fact

jonnythan · #7 Unread post by **jonnythan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:36 am

Nibblet99 wrote:
jonnythan wrote:The shell material really doesn't matter a bit.
It was my understanding (read: deep, dark, distant memory) the fibre ones have a longer shelf life, and aren't susceptable to problems cause by solvents found in sticker glue.
(something like 4-5 years as opposed to a poly carbs 2-3 years - either way 1 impact voids the remainder of the lifespan on both though, which you should expect to happen)

I could however be very, very wrong, so please do some research rather than taking what I've written here as fact

The shell material is not the limiting factor in shelf life - the EPS foam is.

ABS and other plastics should not be damaged by sticker glue, either.