Carbon Fiber Helmets

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Was wondering if you guys trust the safety of these. I have an Arai which is ok. It's a little heavy and the field of vision isn't that great but I feel comfortable with the safety of the helmet.

The wife bought me a monster energy carbon fiber helmet last year and it's wonderful. It's so light and really does make a difference. Also, the field of vision is much wider on this particular helmet compared to my Arai. I don't tend to sweat as much with it either.

Do you guys feel that the carbon fiber helmets are as safe as a regular helmet?
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mxb2 4/27/2011 1:02pm
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Yes they are, IMO, i think they do not sell as well because of price! What brand monster helmet did you get?
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FIREfish148 4/27/2011 1:10pm
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Iv'e had a couple of carbon fiber helmets and on one of them i took some seriously nasty nasty hits to the head. And I'm still only half retarded now so thats good.
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SethGator 4/27/2011 1:10pm
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they have gotta be just as every bit safe, if not more so. I trust when each F1 driver uses a carbon fiber helmet...they always use the best. the price is outrageous though, a new Arai GP6 (cf) is around $5000.00 and a new Stilo checks in right at $3599.00

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pitbike502 4/27/2011 1:24pm
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FIREfish148 wrote:
Iv'e had a couple of carbon fiber helmets and on one of them i took some seriously nasty nasty hits to the head. And I'm still...
Iv'e had a couple of carbon fiber helmets and on one of them i took some seriously nasty nasty hits to the head. And I'm still only half retarded now so thats good.
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flarider 4/27/2011 1:32pm
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I have a UFO Warrior that's all composite, thing is stupid light, but meets ESE standards, which is good with me

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ATKpilot99 4/27/2011 1:37pm
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flarider wrote:
I have a UFO Warrior that's all composite, thing is stupid light, but meets ESE standards, which is good with me [img]http://www.mdracingproducts.co.uk/store/media/img/products/ufo-warrior-h1-base-helmet-white-1//XL.jpg[/img]
I have a UFO Warrior that's all composite, thing is stupid light, but meets ESE standards, which is good with me

Very nice. Where did you get it ? I tried contacting the UFO distributor in Illinois more than once and got no response
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flarider 4/27/2011 1:49pm
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
Very nice. Where did you get it ? I tried contacting the UFO distributor in Illinois more than once and got no response
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These are awesome - my brother bought one a few months back.....weighs about 1/3 of my thor force 'superlight'....he got the aviator
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mrtuf 4/27/2011 3:06pm
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flarider wrote:
I have a UFO Warrior that's all composite, thing is stupid light, but meets ESE standards, which is good with me [img]http://www.mdracingproducts.co.uk/store/media/img/products/ufo-warrior-h1-base-helmet-white-1//XL.jpg[/img]
I have a UFO Warrior that's all composite, thing is stupid light, but meets ESE standards, which is good with me

ATKpilot99 wrote:
Very nice. Where did you get it ? I tried contacting the UFO distributor in Illinois more than once and got no response
You can reach us (UFO) 10-5 CST Mon-Fri at 815-756-9400. We have had the helmets in stock for about 30 days.
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jimid553 4/27/2011 4:04pm
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M2R helmets are Carbon Fiber Kevlar and Fiberglass..... made2race.com

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