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Emjohns555
3/27/2014 10:33am
3/27/2014 10:33am
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3/27/2014 4:54pm
I am looking into buying a new helmet this year and I am considering the Fly carbon F2. I currently have a One Industries helmet and like it a lot. I have always known Fly to be a pretty cheaply made brand. Is it worth the money to just get a more expensive One Industries ?
I wear TLD SE3s these days.
I've worn Fly helmets. They have fit really well & protected me when I hit the ground...hard enough to go to the hospital (shoulder).
That's a Fly helmet in my Avi!
Obviously there are better high end helmets out there. But for the price, it's great!
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Get the One Ind Gamma with MIPS. That's the best for your money between these two choices.
Also emphasis on "Obviously there are better high end helmets out there". The Gamma is a $400 helmet.
I stand by my claim that I (personally) don't like the fit. I tried on my buddies Gamma and it felt very similar to my old (not made anymore, just for for clarification) Trooper 2.
Edit: Upon further investigation, the F2 Carbon is $260. So your best for your money argument might be valid, if you are comfortable with the fit of the Gamma. But still, keep your pants on.
Honestly I didn't like the first Gamma I got at all, but I got another one last year and it fit much better. My next helmet will be something better, hopefully a Moto 9.
For OP's question I would say first choice should be Gamma with MIPS, then F2 Carbon, then the regular Gamma. I've never ridden in the Fly helmet but they seem nice.
Helmets are weird because everyone's head is shaped differently.
I am now using the Fly F2 Carbon Acetelyne helmet and it is far better for me on my head. It is so comfortable and breathes really well. To me, the F2 is lighter than the Gamma and I have never had any issues with vision. I have had all sorts of helmets, and the F2 is up there on my list as far as quality, fit and finish.
BTO Sports has the 2013 F2 Carbon Andrew Short and Trey Canard helmets for $159.99. That IS the best price on the net for the Fly F2.
http://www.btosports.com/p/fly-racing-f2-carbon-andrew-short-helmet
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