Strong, light full face helmet

**Shift** · 11-16-2009 07:50 AM

I'm looking for a light, preferably DOT approved, full face helmet. I'd like to keep it under $250, but could probably go to $300 (Christmas is coming after all). My friend has a Drop, but I'd just be worried about taking a spill above 40 and sliding off the road or into the other lane.

**Petary791** · 11-16-2009 08:12 AM

I'd definitely go with a Bell Drop or 661 Full Comp if you're not too hell bent on looking super sleek and awesome. They're both under $120.

**tomes** · 11-16-2009 08:17 AM

DOT approved helmets tend to be heavier than DHBMX helmets and becasue of that are worse for your neck in crashes. If you're sliding into the other lane, and there is a car.... It's not going to be good regaurdless of what kind of helmet you're wearing. Helmets like the drop are designed around a rider tackling a course where trees are the main thing his or her head might be hitting in a crash. That said this is a helmet that fit's your criteria:

AFX FX-37
AFX FX-37

The visor is removable, it has a face sheild, and seems to come in a bunch of different colors too. Camo was my favorite

**Longbord1** · 11-16-2009 08:40 AM

Bell drop is nice. My neck is still getting used to the tiny bit more weight compared to my charly, but it's a damn good helmet.

**Shift** · 11-16-2009 09:03 AM

I'm reconsidering the Drop, it seems to have plenty of vents too which helps a lot here in the summer.

**Longbord1** · 11-16-2009 09:18 AM

I know this is a plug but...

Bell Drop Downhill Helmets by Bell Helmet Company Travis ships pretty damn fast. If something gets in the way, Travis will make it right.

**Animal127** · 11-16-2009 04:35 PM

giro remedy is sick, got mine for like $50 brand new on ebay it was a steal, cant even feel it when im wearing it

**MadMike** · 11-16-2009 04:41 PM

If you can wait a little while, you should definitely check out these. CoLaBo riders working with the helmet manufacturer. Look to be way sick

Predator Designs Inc.

Mike

**charger_doc** · 11-16-2009 05:03 PM

That Predator looks good. In which price range is it gonna fall?

**UltyHuck13** · 11-16-2009 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by charger_doc

That Predator looks good. In which price range is it gonna fall?

initial estimates were around like 300-350, and they intended on staying in that range. its designed specifically for DH'ing, so thats why the price is higher up.

much safer than the giro models, with the same visibility. can't go wrong.

**NC longboarder** · 11-16-2009 05:30 PM

ill second tomes. i own that helmet and its pretty sick. and its a very snug fit.

2010 AFX FX-37DS Dual Sport Helmet

comes with a free hat =0

**TKC** · 11-16-2009 05:32 PM

Get a Drop from jensonusa.com

I just got one. $68! I picked it up at the store, so there was no shipping to boot

EDIT: 661 Comp II is $63, and Giro Remedy is $72 at Jenson. Sweet!

**AlG** · 11-16-2009 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by UltyHuck13

initial estimates were around like 300-350, and they intended on staying in that range. its designed specifically for DH'ing, so thats why the price is higher up.

much safer than the giro models, with the same visibility. can't go wrong.

what makes the helmet safer than the Giro Remedy?

**Animal127** · 11-16-2009 06:52 PM

i would also like to know how its safer than the giro..?

not to rip on your helmets or anything they look sick and super "aero" and with a ready to ride visor you cant really complain but is it still just a prototype at the moment? does it pass the same safety standards as the remedy?

**Bookworm** · 11-17-2009 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Animal127

i would also like to know how its safer than the giro..?

not to rip on your helmets or anything they look sick and super "aero" and with a ready to ride visor you cant really complain but is it still just a prototype at the moment? does it pass the same safety standards as the remedy?

you just trust the helmet company. I usually operate under the assumption that when companies develop a product for a market, it will fulfill the necessary requirements.

**sterlingc** · 11-17-2009 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

I usually operate under the assumption that when companies develop a product for a market, it will fulfill the necessary requirements.

look at the number of product recalls every year, there's some really dangerous stuff out there, not in just helmets

anyway

this helmet is only about half a pound heavier than a bell drop (2.3 lbs vs 2.9 lbs)and its DOT certified and its 130$ or so

there's a lot out there, check on mountain biking websites