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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 3:15pm

Time for a new lid.

Anyone got any links for helmet shootouts or reviews? Yes, I looked over the stuff in the products section here.

I already know there are die-hard Shoei or Arai folks but I see there are a lot more choices these days. LIGHT weight is good. Removable liner / pads is good. A sale price is always good.

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RedRider31 10/12/2010 3:13pm
10/12/2010 3:13pm
At my local shop last year, I got my Troy Lee Air the day they hit the shelves, and they were marked down from $330 to $279. Maybe call around to see if any places around you do that...

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Andimers 10/12/2010 3:16pm
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Oval head? Get a Shoei on sale at BTOsports.

My dad is very happy with his carbon fibre Thor helmet, might wanna check them out.

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dc1236 10/12/2010 3:40pm
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I took a chance and bought a One Industries Trooper helmet.
I have quite a large head (not a egotistical 'big' head, but physically a large head), so I
was a little reluctant to buy one not knowing what to expect. I absolutely love it. It's very
comfortable, very lightweight, and has great airflow when riding. It has removeable liner and I bought it on clearance from Motosport (It was the Black and Gold Lechien replica). Most helmets I noticed will start going on clearance here in the next couple of months,
because of next years models coming out. Keep your eyes open and you can find a good deal.
Rocket Launcher 10/12/2010 4:08pm
10/12/2010 4:08pm
We have been wearing Bell Moto 8's for several years now. They have great vent systems, are not too heavy and can be found for $150 on close out all yeaar long (older models).

I am shopping for a new helmet myself and was also impressed with the new Fox V3 and the new Fly Formula.

If I can't find a deal on the new V3 or the Fly Formula, I will get another Bell Moto 8.
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ktm764 10/12/2010 4:10pm
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Bell moto 8, your local dealer should be able to hook you up support them.
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swizcore 10/12/2010 4:13pm
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I hope I just got a bad one but I bought a TLD SE2 last year and it felt like I was wearing a sharp edged parallelogram on my head. I really want that TLD Detroit helmet but Im weary after the awful headache that SE2 gave me.
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bama205 10/12/2010 4:21pm
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save yourself a few head injuries and get something nice man. after 3concussions in three different helmets ranging from 150-300, i broke down and got a Shoei this year when i moved to the A class . best choice ever. you actually ride better bc your confidence is higher. lol. get one, you wont be sorry.
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FIREfish148 10/12/2010 4:28pm
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bama205 wrote:
save yourself a few head injuries and get something nice man. after 3concussions in three different helmets ranging from 150-300, i broke down and got a...
save yourself a few head injuries and get something nice man. after 3concussions in three different helmets ranging from 150-300, i broke down and got a Shoei this year when i moved to the A class . best choice ever. you actually ride better bc your confidence is higher. lol. get one, you wont be sorry.
Ya then that way when you crash you can just go out and buy another $500 helmet.
Sounds good if you got the money.
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bama205 10/12/2010 5:00pm
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bama205 wrote:
save yourself a few head injuries and get something nice man. after 3concussions in three different helmets ranging from 150-300, i broke down and got a...
save yourself a few head injuries and get something nice man. after 3concussions in three different helmets ranging from 150-300, i broke down and got a Shoei this year when i moved to the A class . best choice ever. you actually ride better bc your confidence is higher. lol. get one, you wont be sorry.
FIREfish148 wrote:
Ya then that way when you crash you can just go out and buy another $500 helmet.
Sounds good if you got the money.
ive crashed twice and sent them the helmet and theyve sent me a new one. and you cant put a price on your head, well.. maybe your head. you fix your bike when it breaks right?
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nytsmaC 10/12/2010 5:07pm
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No shit. I've worn Shoeis in the past and they are top notch. I bought a TLD SE-2 this time around and I'm satisfied with it, no fitment problems like swizcore. Actually it seems to fit my head shape a little better than the Shoei but I still think the Shoei is a higher quality product. If I were looking to buy a new one right now I'd definitely get one of those VFX-W's that are on sale, until recently it was very rare to see them discounted.
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Cody24 10/12/2010 5:10pm
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Thor Force Carbon is an awesome helmet. Best fit and feel for my head. Also one of the lightest helmets made...
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NP301 10/12/2010 5:12pm
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Arai is the best helmet period.
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Indy mxer 10/12/2010 5:27pm
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I was wearing a TLD SE2 until this year. Switched to Shoei for reasons unknown.
It's a great helmet, but I liked the TLD better. It seemed to fit me better.
I'll be going back to a new TLD SE3 as soon as they're available.
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mmcmx 10/12/2010 5:28pm
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Im going for thoose new AGV's
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kwhite199 10/12/2010 5:28pm
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I've got a Thor Force Carbon and it is a very nice helmet. Fits well and is very light. I just recently purchased a Shoei VFX-W and it doesn't seem to fit me as well as the Thor. The Shoei is definitely a great helmet though.
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chase187 10/12/2010 6:05pm
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Airoh, hands down the lighest and great ratings

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tomcat 10/12/2010 6:08pm
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I just got a KINI red bull helmet... super light..., to nice to actually wear it,
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Madmax31 10/12/2010 6:13pm
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I have a 661. Super nice helmet but it runs small and the face guard area is too close to my face. If you have a smaller head it's a great helmet.
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onenastynotch 10/12/2010 6:19pm
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msr velocity x great helmet...super light and u can find them on ebay for 140 bucks these days down from 300 last year
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MX_Andrew83 10/12/2010 6:26pm
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Bell moto 8, most comfortable helmet I have owned.
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sec114 10/12/2010 6:36pm
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i run one industries. this is best time of year to buy an 2010 clearance helmet for a great price. just a thought.
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midpack 10/12/2010 6:52pm
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NP301 wrote:
Arai is the best helmet period.
I had a bad endo off of the face of a double bout 5 weeks ago. The crash broke my Arai on both sides of the face guard. That is the way the Arai is engineered. Between it and my Leatt they saved my bacon. Best $500+ I ever spent on a helmet.
KTMRACER732 10/12/2010 6:56pm
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Shoei VFX-W. cant go wrong
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race 10/12/2010 7:32pm
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Thanks for all the replies everyone. I'll def be on the lookout for any 2010 closeouts.

But what I'm really looking for are any mag reviews, etc. They often turn up stuff one might not have thought about. Any helmet shootout or review links?

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KGAspeed 10/12/2010 9:02pm
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I just got a Troy Lee AIR and was really impressed with the fit, finish and comfort. It is a fantastic helmet.

I've owned Arai, Shoei and Bell, and this easily stacks right up there with the Shoei and Arai.

The new Bell 8s are horrible (for me - just terribly uncomfortable and 'seemed really cheap for the price range).

Also note though - those that say you must spend the money on an Arai to be "safe" is totally wrong. They ARE great helmets, but there is no standard of measure to truly prove an Arai is safer than a Troy Lee for example.

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redrider400 10/12/2010 9:21pm
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Andimers wrote:
Oval head? Get a Shoei on sale at BTOsports.

My dad is very happy with his carbon fibre Thor helmet, might wanna check them out.
+1 if you have an oval head, the shoei for 349.00 at btosports is the best deal right now. I have mine and love it.. I remember paying close to 600 buck back in the back for a shoei. Love it.
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mxjon454 10/12/2010 9:27pm
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The One tropper is a good choice really comfortable and theres some nose room which imo the moto 8 is lackin. Dont get me wrong I love how the moto 8s look and feel but after getting KO in one for over 2 min that didnt make me want to buy another one. The new agv helmets look sick along with shoei and arai. Cant really put a price tag on your head and you are kinda getting what you pay for when it comes to a helmet esp. with motocross

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