recommended helmets ?

Dax · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Sep 2002 Karma :

all in the title really (though looking to spend around £150)

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The one that fits you best.

It's all very good having a top of the range Arai (okay not at that price), but if it doesn't fit you it won't be as good as £50 Bargin-box special that's a prefect fit.

NSRboi · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

If you can afford it, buy an Arai Qantum F Helmet. Its very light weight, excellent venting (although a little noisy at high wind/speeds).

Best advice id say is shop around for a good deal. I'd never buy a second hand one because all helmets mimic the contours of the users head after a while. A second hand one, wont do that well.

I bought a new HJC helmet, model ZF7, cost me £114, is very confortable, reasonable venting, and it got pretty good reviews in some of the bike magazines for its price.
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JimboJ · Manc Pikey Joined: 23 Aug 2002 Karma :

Caberg F1plus is a flip-lid helmet for only £100 quite good but i dont know about the protection
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

That the "inferior" Lid Zak????? Wink

I have a Lazer and it's mint. Fits me perfectly but can be a little noisy at high speed, but most lids will be under £300. Tinny's got one and a few others were after one. They can be bought for £150 to £120 at trade shows, like the NEC in nov.
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JimboJ · Manc Pikey Joined: 23 Aug 2002 Karma :

i dont even know my own helmet
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[00:42] <NSR-Andy> i've heard it's good
[9:42pm] <Shaun> you came first mike | <Shaun> yes gav, because I really want to fuck you

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

it's inferior as it's in your possession, now if it was in my hands then it would be superior Razz

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Is that cuz it'd stop us having to look at ur face?? Wink

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zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

nah it's coz you make it look bad Sad

i bet it feels so ashamed to be seen out with you Sad

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Lol, biatch!!!
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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

All bow down to my supirior helmet ARAI QUANTUM F MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Wingchunal · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Karma :

I recomend roof diversion ro10 but there £195
It also depends on how long your gonna keep it, look at how easy the visor is too change some are like glue on Laughing

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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

As ppl have already pointed out, the most important thing is whether it fits you...and then whether it looks good Razz

The new Nitro lids look quite cool for the price...£50 buys you a track-approved helmet that looks quite good. It's only fibreglass, but unless you intend to crash at 160mph, it should do the job.

Go to a few shops and browse around...
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MarsBar · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Karma :

Take some chewing gum with you when you go to buy your new lid! The helmet should be a snugg fit and feel confortable, and you should be able to chew the gum without biting your tong or the sides of your mouth. Everybody's head is different so it is impossible for anyone to recomend which lid is the best for you. Try on a few different makes and styles. Make sure there are no pressure zones pushing on the temple area (this may cause head aches).

There is an old, wise saying in motorcycling, "if you have a ten bob head, buy yourself a ten bob helmet!" Your helmet could be your life, buy wisely!
Aim to spend a minimum of £100, so you get a non-thermo plastic helmet The best helmets are a composite construction, usually with Kevlar or carbon fibre. If the helmet instructions says, do not paint or apply stickers to this helmet, it's a thermoplastic helmet so put it back on the shelf.

Hope this helps m8! Cool

Stew · Posted: 12:08 - 18 Sep 2002 Post subject:

MarsBar · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Karma :

That's a nice lid Stew!!!

/Stew joins the 'Official Darth Vador Look A-Like Club'. Laughing

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I found my old Vemar to be very comfy, and it was about £100. Track approved and everything.

I'm a Revolution girlie now tho - just can't beat a flip face with sunvisor Smile

Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

<<<--------- You know you want one of these beauty's like me
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

I have the new Nitro N600V with iridium visor, for a £69 helmet it's excellent. Compared to my old £50 kiwi lump of shit.

https://mysite.freeserve.com/wcramovie/NitroN600V.jpg

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Scoob, we don't all want a lid that advertises what's inside
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Do the Nitro stockists also sell the visors, Phoenix?...and how much do the visors cost?

Cheers,
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

The shop where I got the helmet didn't stock the visors, I got the mirror Iridium one off thevisorshop for £43, it took 2 days to arrive Laughing