Buying a helmet - Advice sought from helmet wearers.

[Hawk]

Come on Cyclechat, the OP VERY CLEARLY wanted advice on which helmet would fit him best, and specifically asked people who don't agree with the effectiveness of helmets to not clutter this thread with such arguments. The FIRST RESPONSE managed to go off topic (suggesting he didn't need one). Really???

 

[mickle]

Come on Cyclechat, the OP VERY CLEARLY wanted advice on which helmet would fit him best, and specifically asked people who don't agree with the effectiveness of helmets to not clutter this thread with such arguments. The FIRST RESPONSE managed to go off topic (suggesting he didn't need one). Really???

Are you drunk?

 

[doctornige]

Are you drunk?

Hawk is technically correct.

 

[Hawk]

Are you drunk?

Ahhh, Mickle.

Not that I'm aware of!! Have I got this all wrong?

Just seemed the OP, despite being on the defensive from the outset, seems to have got people giving him advice as to whether or not to get a helmet throughout this thread, rather than sticking to topic...

 

[srw]

Before ever it veered off (inevitably given the ...errr... robust views expressed) he got decent advice.

 

[russ.will]

Before ever it veered off (inevitably given the ...errr... robust views expressed) he got decent advice.

For which, I am deeply appreciative.

Russell

 

[doctornige]

Russ, WHAT DID YOU BUY, and DID IT FIT YOUR HEID?

Please do not bother reporting back on if it SAVED YOUR LIFE because the wicker basket shoppers will not want to know.

 

[russ.will]

I haven't bought the new helmet yet, as I didn't get to try enough (comfortable) ones on last weekend. However, I did wear my old Bell whilst cycling twixt the shops and inspite of the misplaced sense of invincibility it gave me, I lived...

Russell

 

[Licramite]

If you haven't got a helmet yet - and I'm to looking for a replacement so am in the same boat.
I'm debating about getting one from america , I believe (yet to confirm) that the american helmets are tested to a higher standard than the european approved helmets sold in this country.

might be worth a thought.

 

[black'n'yellow]

jesus...

 

[Fab Foodie]

jesus...

Well he doesn't wear one (and the halo doesn't count) ....

.... but God clearly thinks it a good idea....

as does Bhudda ....

 

[Drago]

Halo is Hebrew for 'Helmet'. I believe Jesus favoured the Giro range.

 

[Licramite]

five non-full face helmets available in the UK that meet Snell standards. All from Specialized, and in the UK
all carrying the EN1078 sticker (but nevertheless manufactured to Snell standards), they are: the Aurora, Telluride, AirForce, KidCobra, and Deuce.
Snell is definately superior to EN1078 and the old BS standard.

and yes jesus should have worn one , he got totally nailed.

 

[green1]

and yes jesus should have worn one , he got totally nailed.

But not in the head, maybe he should have had 4 helmets on.

 

[StuartG]

Just get a motorbike helmet. I believe they are pretty but not completely effective. Yes a bit heavy and ventilation may be an issue. However AFAIK no-one has yet found a way to economically lighten the load or vent without seriously impacting (sorry!) the protection offered.