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How much are you will to spend on a helmet at a event
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:23 pm
by flw
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:25 am
by Johnj
I like to wear the helmet for at least half an hour before I buy it. I could spend say $300 or so.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 am
by MZ33
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:28 am
by dr_bar
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...
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:07 pm
by slimcolo
Why would I be at an event buying a new helmet?? (other than an exceptional price) Did the coyotes drag mine off last night??
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:11 am
by Tennif Shoe
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
Re: How much are you will to spend on a helmet at a event
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:53 pm
by Ladymx
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:05 pm
by ofblong
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:50 pm
by sv-wolf
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:51 am
by fong47
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.