[surfinguru]

Ok, since today seems to be all about helmets, and the fact that I just broke mine over the weekend, I'd like to find out who's wearing what.

I'm sitting here with a pretty good concussion as I type this (3rd one now in 2-1/2 years) and I'm starting to consider moving from a MadMaxII to an MX helmet. Weight and cost were always a prior consideration, but after looking at some numbers, it looks like alot of the MX helmets are only 100g or so heavier than the Giro. (I can handle that.) At this point, cost has become irrelivant other than ensuring I'm getting a fair deal on the purchase.

So, I'm not looking to expand the debate between mtb and MX helmets or why one is *cooler* than the other. What I'd like to see is the quick and short answer:

I wear "XYZ"

 

[caputo1989]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141838&highlight=lid

 

[blt2ride]

I have 2 TLD D2s.

 

[aggrorider]

I have a Giro Remedy Carbon full face on the way, but since it's taking so long I think I may get the new Specialized Deviant.

 

[bballe336]

I bought a cheap 661 full bravo. I will be wearing that soon. As far as I can tell it protects just as well as any of the 300+ dollar MTB helmets do. My next helmet will be a moto helmet though.

 

[atrokz]

I made mine out of wool and styrofoam

 

[bikenweed]

Fox Pilot.

 

[zstyle_22]

I just got this one, it is soooo sweeeeet!

 

[surfinguru]

I have a Giro Remedy Carbon full face on the way, but since it's taking so long I think I may get the new Specialized Deviant.

Yeah, I actually have a standing order for the new Remedy as well. However, after this weekends digger, I think I'm going to cancel and start looking for a moto helmet.

Oh, and BTW, a buddy of mine bought the Deviant (which he promptly returned) and I got to try it on. While it may be crazy light, it fits really weird. The chin strap is too far back letting the helmet rotate backwards making it really uncomfortable. I found it to be an overbuilt XC lid, not a DH lid.

 

[nato]

661 helmets are my favvy

 

[RhinofromWA]

I have a $150 MSR (Shoei clone) helmet that I have been rocking for years.

Some people complain moto helmets are heavy...it just takes a short time to get used to them. Anymore the wieght is less of an issue with these light helmets coming out.

Some complain that Moto helmets are to "big" , or bulbous looking. That is a poor argument.

 

[Zutroy]

M2R Revolution X-2 With a spiffy new custom paint job on it. Lets hope i don't toast it frist time out this weekend.

 

[F.O.G]

I just got this one, it is soooo sweeeeet!

What is that ???

 

[zmtber]

none, helemts are for pvssys,


im kidding im just ridng the bell belistic, i think i might be getting the remedy, or the new fox (but not for a few more months)

 

[Dufault01]

I had a tld datona last year. It probably weighed 3 ounces and didnt protect my head at all, but it looked cool.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

TLD D2 carbon......very nice

 

[SuspectDevice]

A troxel nightmare, of course



661 Flite MX

 

[Secret Squirrel]

I'm rockin' the new Fox V3 Blitz

It's worth it. My Fox Tracer was bulky, but like Rhino said, you get used to it. The V3 is 2.9 lbs (1.1 lbs less than the Tracer I believe...)and well ventilated. The Tracer had to be retired 'cause of the concussion I got during a ride in late August....However!! It wasn't nearly as bad as it could've been, thanks to the moto protection!!

 

[Inclag]

Looks like I'll be rocking an O'neal 906 Threat

 

[Eggzoi]

I rock the Giro Mad Max 2. Did try on a Fox though, and found it very comfy, but when I do most of my riding in Aussie heat I like to be well ventilated.

 

[dfinn]

got myself a new remedy (non-CF) on the way.

 

[SK6]

661 here.

 

[bomberboy11]

TLD D2 Carbon.

 

[FlipSide]

Mx: Hjc Ac-x2

 

[Sir_Crackien]

661 full bravo '04 in flat black

 

[DirtyMike]

Vigot Vamoose2. Go Go seatbelt buckle strap

 

[Kntr]

Vigot Vamoose2. Go Go seatbelt buckle strap

Vigor Vamoose 2 for me too, in carbon. I love the buckle strap. My wife wears the same helmet and loves it but hers in not carbon.

 

[black noise]

661 Hurricane Flight, their MX one. It's sweet.

And a Bell skate helmet.

 

[DirtyMike]

Vigor Vamoose 2 for me too, in carbon. I love the buckle strap. My wife wears the same helmet and loves it but hers in not carbon.

Lol my spelling Sucks tonight. Mine is custom painted and all.... took it out the box to my Bro and he had it about 2 weeks. After a year i would like to redo it .... Cept he is sooo goo dnow i would cry frist time i scratched it. was his first Helmet when i had it done.

 

[ChrisKring]

Fox Pro Pilot. Probably going to a V3 or Troy Lee sometime this summer. Helmets can only take so many hits before they hit the trash can.

 

[ioscope]

 

[dG video]

D2, which will soon be custom painted.....

Dan

 

[gangstamaxx]

Just ordered a d2 razor for dh...

its predecessor was a 661 full bravo...eh pretty ****ty.

 

[MOTODH]

TLD SE Hot rod

with a shoei and some no fear hemets laying around

 

[SXtrailrider]

getting a Remedy 06 medium red/white

 

[jus]

661 Hurricane Flight soon to have custom paint courtesy Dylan Dean! I'll post pics when it's done.

 

[chicodude]

D2 bitches

 

[zahgurim]

I wear a Mace carbon Foil. Fits me better out of any other lid I've tried.

 

[davep]

TLD SE moto helmet.

For me it was the best fitting moto helmet that i could find. I used to ride giro mad max's for three years but I kept breaking them, i will never go back. Overall i think that the TLD will end up being cheaper in the long run due to durability.

 

[gschuette]

Only D2s for downhill and a Giro Xen if I do any sort of XC. I figure my head is worth an expensive helmet or two.

Oh yeah I just got a KBC VR2 Assassin helmet. Not for mountain bikes though.