Helmets & Helmet Suggestions

I've got an unused, but unboxed white catlike whisper, anyone fancy swapping it for a large Giro helmet in black of a similar spec?

improves your eyesight and sense of smell

Would be pretty ironic as I have really bad eyesight and poor sense of smell.

You may consider this: cyclist airbag for a mere 499 euros
http://www.hovding.com

Or take cycle training for a mere £40.

or take cycle training for a mere £40.

wtf.

yep, no need for a helmet if you have been taught how to safely execute a right hand turn at a mini roundabout. I'm just writing to the UCI about it to remove helmet compulsion in off road race events.

Does this mean I can stop wearing a seatbelt. Now that I've past my driving test?

Why not? that helmets appear to be aim for commuter, best thing to do is to spend your money on cycle training before getting such helmets.

@snoops, Capix?
http://www.freerideboardshop.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/1/11_skate_skatecap_tie_glory.jpg

or Predator?
http://www.whitewatertraining.co.za/UserFiles/Image/predator%20helmets%20shiznit.jpg

And after you have had training and still would like a helmet? what is your sage advice then? Or are we to just dismiss the whole concept as a capitalist marketting scam?

And after you have had training and still would like a helmet?

Yes, why is that a difficult notion?

Cant believe I'm getting sucked into this....

Level of training, and level of protection are unrelated.

I like to think you worded the post badly. Cuz its pretty awful advice.

That's bullshit, Smallfurry. The process of receiving cycle training acts a catalyst for the creation of a carbon-based extraskull that sits between your skull and scalp. Due to a complicated matrix of biowefting, it has a fairly small headprint and doesn't give you excessive extraskull hair. In the event of an impact, surgeons make a simple incision and pull out the compromised extraskull, replacing it with a new one for 50% of the cost of unsubsidised cycle training.

So I need a helmet to go racing, any advice on brands to check out/avoid?

As I have jug-handle ears I'd particularly welcome recommendations that make me look more pro/stud-like.

Kask are the bomb.

just go try some on. It's pointless ruling out brands until you know what your head fits into - do not buy online, and do not buy based on appearances.

This ^. I'm not sure why this has to be rolled out so often.

I've got an unused, but unboxed white catlike whisper, anyone fancy swapping it for a large Giro helmet in black of a similar spec?

I still have this, don't need to swap it for anything though.

It's a medium, anyone interested at £75?

just go try some on. It's pointless ruling out brands until you know what your head fits into - do not buy online, and do not buy based on appearances.

You cant even garantee consistant fit within the same brand. My large Met stradavararavirirusss fits well. But the top of the range Met manages seems to fit better, and feels a totally different shape. Cant afford it though :(

Looking to get a multi-use helmet for skiing, winter commuting, and MTBing.

Sure, having read the thread I appreciate that (like shoes) they need to be tried on.

But never having worn a helmet before this is a new area to me.

however, just because a helmet is comfortable and fits doesn't tell me if it is actually any good, has a reputation as being hot or cool, good after-sales service etc.

Hence my question.

they are all more-or-less the same - there are only so many things that can be done with plastic-covered foam.

Generally speaking, the more expensive, the better the venting and the lighter the helmet.

It's definitely subject to the law of diminishing return though.

decide what your budget is and buy at that price point.

^ & ^^ thanks.

i like specialized helmets for fit.

however i've also just bought a catlike.

both fit my head.

of the 2 the specialized has a better fastening system in my opinion.

both are light with many holes, the catlike more than the specialized.

as above try and then buy!