Buying a helmet
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Buying a helmet
I basically know nothing about helmets other than the dot/snell stamp. I put this one on earlier today. It felt pretty good and looked like it would be accommodating for the sena hardware. All I know about the Bell brand is what Rick told me, which was "Bell are pretty good." Any thoughts? I'll be buying it from Family Powersport since it's the same price.
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Re: Buying a helmet
You had the helmet I would have recommend, but bell makes good helmets as well. Best advice..,
.if it's smell and dot your more than good to go
.if it's smell and dot your more than good to go
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Also, what the hell is a modular helmet?
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Stardog82 wrote:Also, what the hell is a modular helmet?
A modular helmet flips between a full face and a 3/4 helmet.. I would not recommend one.
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Please keep away from the mod helmets...please! Better than a half helmet, but they won't let you on the track with it
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Re: Buying a helmet
Keep in mind too, that a modular helmet has that point of failure. If you were to wreck again but on your face, that modular part may not protect your maxilla. There was a guy that did a track day sometime this year (a few months ago down south) with Ridesmart (someone here may be more familiar with the story than myself), who had a modular helmet and wrecked. I believe his jaw was broke.
On that note, I had a Bell Vortex helmet. The arrow line is the cheaper line (you get what you buy). If you are going Bell, I would recommend the Vortex line. That line is a little more expensive but it is still reasonable. When I say a little more expensive, I am talking a total cost before taxes of about $120. Sometimes, if you search the internet (after trying one on), you might find a better deal. That is what I did with my Shoei.
On that note, I had a Bell Vortex helmet. The arrow line is the cheaper line (you get what you buy). If you are going Bell, I would recommend the Vortex line. That line is a little more expensive but it is still reasonable. When I say a little more expensive, I am talking a total cost before taxes of about $120. Sometimes, if you search the internet (after trying one on), you might find a better deal. That is what I did with my Shoei.
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The one I tried on was an arrow. I had no complaints with it. Can ya elaborate a tad on the differences?
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Amazon has the vortex at 160. Is it 60 bux better?
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I would say it is. The Vortex was very comfortable and the wind noise was not bad. Arrow is their low end, budget helmet. The star line is their top line. I like the vortex because their is more variety and I think they are better looking (I am a woman and looks matter when it comes to gear!!!)!!!! You need to go to the store, put it on your head, buckle it, and walk around inside the store for about 30 minutes to see if it actually fits and feels good. Putting one on for 1 minutes is not enough time to decide whether it feels right on your head.
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I suppose helmets aren't like condoms. You don't really have a choice whether or not to wear one.
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You do have a choice but if you wreck, how do you want your face to look afterwards? Do you want to protect your pretty face or not?Stardog82 wrote:I suppose helmets aren't like condoms. You don't really have a choice whether or not to wear one.
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Modulars are also heavy. Hmmm...how do I know? Which is exactly why I'm going to buy a new helmet soon.
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I have a modular someone can have, I'll never put this thing on my head again.
You don't want modular, they are HEAVY and LOUD.
You don't want modular, they are HEAVY and LOUD.
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If you want to do a trackday you'll need a snell approved lid.Stardog82 wrote:This one is not a snell
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Really? On ridesmarts website it says "Damage free BSI, DOT or SNELL full-face helmet with face shield."DarcShadow wrote:If you want to do a trackday you'll need a snell approved lid.Stardog82 wrote:This one is not a snell
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DOT only, my SS is not SNELL and have never had a problemDarcShadow wrote:If you want to do a trackday you'll need a snell approved lid.Stardog82 wrote:This one is not a snell
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The SNELL rating is far more stringent than DOT. A Tupperware container with a velcro strap can get a DOT sticker. I would advise getting SNELL rated equipment.
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My bad, yes you are correct. However, most all other schools/trackday events require a SNELL rating. Even car schools typically require a SNELL rated lid. And as Nick said, it doesn't take much to get a DOT rating. Think of it this way, those little skull cap things have a DOT rating, would you trust your head/face to that?Fender943 wrote:Really? On ridesmarts website it says "Damage free BSI, DOT or SNELL full-face helmet with face shield."DarcShadow wrote:If you want to do a trackday you'll need a snell approved lid.Stardog82 wrote:This one is not a snell
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There is other orgs too, my SS is euro rated and DOT rated. Probably not as good as snell thoNickS wrote:The SNELL rating is far more stringent than DOT. A Tupperware container with a velcro strap can get a DOT sticker. I would advise getting SNELL rated equipment.
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You guys make a convincing argument for the Snell stamp. Plus it would make my mother feel better lol. Thoughts on this helmet? It's a Scorpion Exo
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scorpion was one of the helmets i was going to buy just to have around. Good price and pretty good helmet, although i didn't think they still made the 400model
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That's the one you and Telo need. Already has a rash mark (simulated) to ward off the real rash...
That's the one you and Telo need. Already has a rash mark (simulated) to ward off the real rash...
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