Yay :UPDATE:

[SQL]

EDIT: CBT booked for monday xD

And buying a lid tomoz.

Anything I should look for in particular? any brands to avoid?

also if I get change from £150 on a lid ill be getting some nice gloves I have seen

Just thought i'd update

[Trasler]

My helmet was £30. It's about 6 times heavier then my Uncles who's is £300.

All brands are decent (with the EU standards), but the more expensive will be lighter, have more perks (easier visor clips, internal tinted visor).
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my lid was £50.

buy from a store for your first couple of lids. try on a few different ones you like, try different sizes, get a good comfortable fit.

make sure its not to tight across the fore head as this will cause headaches and discomfort leading to you being a hazard.

have you got a jacket?
have you got trousers?
have you got boots?

£150 on your first lid might be a bit....pricey. i think if my current lid much like my bike "only a matter of time before i stupidly drop it"

so i only spent £50 on it so its not a huge waste when i do lol.
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[Sid_The_Sloth]

[Trasler]

I easily forget i'm wearing a helmet, it's not uncomfortable at all and i get used to the weight.
If i come off at 60, the helmet will do fuck all to stop me breaking all my bones. If i come off at 10-20, then the helmet will help. Even if it is £30.

Most newbies are skint. Lemme ask you, he has £150. Should he spend 150 on a helmet and then ride around without gloves, jacket or trousers?
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[multijoy]

The best helmet is the one that fits (broadly speaking). Don't discount the sub £100 ones - the protection is mostly the same, the difference is in things like weight, anti-fog, lining, vents etc.

If you can find a cheaper lid that fits, then grand. I'd hit up ebay for the rest of the kit, myself, if you're on a budget.
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[Sid_The_Sloth]

[SQL]

Probably should have said I have some leathers (Hand me downs)

And as for gloves I have some sand knuckle leather and kevlar gloves but I am look for motorbike ones

Also not fussed if I spend £5 -£500 on a lid providing it works

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[SQL]

My gloves atm are these (below) crashed a few times on bmx (relativity high speed) and they are fine, the palm is so fucking thick.

https://www.exmilitarysecurityequip.com/ekmps/shops/bobwool/images/vestguard-sand-kevlar-defender-gloves-119-p.jpg

[The Shaggy D.A.]

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to be honest, my £50 helmet is quite light.

when i arrived for my pre-cbt practice the instructor said "oh good make of helmet there, nice choice" so meh.
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[banditjohn]

Hello and welcome

[Billo63]

[Billo63]

There are many attributes to consider when purchasing a new helmet - even more so if it's the 1st ever lid you will have bought.

A quick look through this may provide you with a little insight.

https://www.helmet-guide.com/index.html
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[Rogerborg]

A £30 crash hat is as likely to protect you in an off as a £400 one. It might even help more, since it'll be a bigger shell with more of the actual keep-you-alive inside it.

It's your head, you have to decide. Pick one that fits and makes you feel all manly. Buy from the shop if they've been even remotely helpful.
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[kernow24]

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Since you haven't even done your CBT yet...

Buy a helmet that fits properly. A BNIB helmet may feel a bit tight in terms of padding, it'll loosen up with use.

Get any lid you want within your budget. So long as it meets EC2205 standard and has the sticker or label that says so (all helmets sold should, possibly excluding Chinese ebay junk, they'll go into this on the CBT) you're good to go. A pair of cheap biking gloves is nice if you can extend your budget that far at the mo. If you really wish to spend silly money on a lid and/or make sure it meets whatever SHARP rating, then by all means do so. It's not a requirement tho.

Riding school lids and gloves are usually a bit smelly, so having your own is great. Enjoy your CBT and have fun.
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https://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ for your search for lid pefection
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[thepuma]

I've got 2 helmets. A £30 LS2 and a £40 HJC.

Both have the Gold Racing standard sticker, both fit well and neither is exactly heavy.

I did try a £400 Arai helmet at the shop I bought my gloves from and I can honestly say I couldn't see why it was costing £350+ more than the ones I've already got.

But I don't spend long enough on the bike to talk about long distance comfort...my average trip is 10 minutes! Maybe the more expensive helmets feel nicer on longer trips?
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[Billo63]

[Ayrton]

I had a £50 helmet, which i absolutely loved. Was really comfy and i would forget i had it on sometimes (bit awekward when you go to put something in your mouth like i did once ).

Go try some on and dont let the price bother you.

[Mark 37]

Sod the price, buy what's comfy. Better still look around and see what's the best deal. Mine was £65, so quite cheap as far as lids go but it was on sale from £210. Has all the features, 5 point venting, bluetooth compatible, readily available spare lens's.....etc,etc,etc.

Mark
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