[cal // sweden]

I've been looking for the Giro Switchblade agro-xc helmet all over the net. All that I have found are a few on ebay, but the sellers refuses shipping to Sweden where I live.

Does anyone here know a store that has got the Giro Switchblade in medium? The color doesnt matter.

I would be glad if I didnt have to pay the 1-2 years old retail price, but all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks in advance!
/cal in sweden

 

[tartosuc]

dont buy the switchblade, it's a dangerous helmet, Giro has stopped the production due to several injuries...when you fall, the moutpiece tend to break and rip your face out...

 

[firetoole]

yea it hapend to a guy I know he had to get a bunch of stitches in his face

 

[cal // sweden]

What would you buy instead then?

The Met Parachute is too weak. Casco has got a model called Viper MX with a chinguard, but its not very nice looking. On the other hand it looks like a good helmet from a "protective point of view". I need a light well ventilated helmet with a chinguard for agro-xc trails in "technical terrain".

Are there any other alternatives?

I would probably need a real Fullface Helmet aswell when visiting Verbier and other places for DH-riding. Sorry for asking many questions in the same thread. But what FF-helmet has got the best ventilation for hot summerdays? It will probably be worn when doing urban rides and that kind of stuff aswell.

Thanks in advance!

/cal - the swede that just scratched his face on his SX Trail and needs some more protection!

 

[firetoole]

I have a 661 comp but I think it suck's for venting.
You should just get a Giro Mad Max, they are pretty cheap and vent really well from what my friends tell me.

 

[rigidhack]

Yeah, I'd second the Mad MAx. They are comforatable and pretty well vented. I looked at the Switchblade too, but even trying one on in the store it felt a bit flimsy. Just ride FF and ignore what the spandex crowd says.