hoots_min
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 06:42 PM |
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Bike Helmet
Just trying to decide what to go for helmet wise. Would like to get a helmet for the odd days when it is too cold and for hillclimbs/sprints. I wear
glasses and was considering a flip top but these tend to carry a premium. Does anyone have a fliptop and would they recommend it? Alternatively, what
is the best choice of normal helmet - price versus comfort and safety?
Thanks
Today is a good day: I achieved new heights of ineptitude.
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hoots_min
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 06:54 PM |
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To be honest, thought never even crossed my mind! Any suggestions on whats best to go for?
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THE BEAR
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 posted on 21/7/07 at 07:15 PM |
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HELMET
IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A HELMET THEN ARAI IS THE WAY TO GO
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THE BEAR
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 07:17 PM |
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PIC
CAN ANY ONE TELL ME HOW TO GET PIC ON PROFILE
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Hellfire
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 07:32 PM |
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This subject usually opens a can of worms. Helmets IMO are no different to other items on the market such as clothing etc, where the label can usually
dictate the price.
However, an ill fitting £500 helmet is worse than a £50 helmet that fits you correctly.
My advice would be to try lots of different ones and find the one that fits you perfectly, regardless of cost, style or colour.
Phil
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cidersurfer
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 08:56 PM |
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quote:
and for hillclimbs/sprints.
Don't forget that lots of bike lids do not meet the correct specs for the MSA blue book 
shimming solid lifters is a job for a friend...
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iank
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 09:59 PM |
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Oh dear can'o'worms time again, some have very fixed views, but IMO it depends on what you want it for
1. To keep the flys and gravel out of your eyes all you need is something to keep the visor in the right place and a lining to keep your ears warm.
So fit and cost are probably the key points.
2. If you ever think it's going to be used to save your life then get a car helmet for a car and a bike helmet for a bike (they have different
design goals and tests to pass). Key then are fit and quality. If you want to compete it needs the right labels on the back.
Since you want it for pucka motorsport think decent car helmet. As said ^^^ name is no guarantee of being better and get it fitted somewhere
reputable.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/7/07 at 10:29 PM |
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CAN ANY ONE TELL ME HOW TO GET PIC ON PROFILE
Yes, and where the caps lock key is
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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worX
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| posted on 22/7/07 at 05:06 AM |
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I think Shoei do a flip front for circa £100.
I believe it's very good.
Steve
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jack trolley
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 posted on 22/7/07 at 04:04 PM |
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Yet again ...
Helmets test
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hoots_min
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| posted on 22/7/07 at 07:10 PM |
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Thanks guys, food for thought. I'm kinda torn though as I have a full roll cage but then again would like to protect the old bonce at all costs!
Think I will go for the try on loads of helmets approach and see what happens.
Cheers. 
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