Helmets: Safety First, Comfort Second

**TM_Cruzer** · 02-13-2010 01:56 AM

I'm looking for helmet reccomendations. Specifically fullfaces. Anything up to $150, or if it's from 661, anything up to $210.

I'd like it to be safe, with good visibility, and with vents. (I know vents slow you down, but in the NM summer, vent's help keep you conscious.)

I used to have a Bell Bellistic, but I'm looking for something a little more robust.

I've been checking out Giro Remedys, and Bell Drops, as both seem very popular. It seems this is because they're both safe, and have good visibility.
The 661 Flight II Hybred also caught my eye. It seems like it might extend a little far for good visibility in a low tuck though. Anyone have expierance with it? Any other 661 fullfaces?

I've considered Skyrunners, and No Limits, but they feel a little "light" to me... (Also, a little pricey.)

A face shield is a plus, if the helmet comes with one...

Thanks for reading.

**wtUBsmokin** · 02-13-2010 02:14 AM

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**guitarchick2182** · 02-13-2010 03:20 AM

i definitely recommend the bell drop. i've used motorcycle helmets before and yeah they're probably your safest helmets but they're heavy and in terms of vision compared to the other helmets out there they aren't good.

you can easily make your own visor out of polycarb there are plenty of threads out there with instructions how. i was lucky enough to find a cheap visor for my drop that fit almost close to perfect.

the bell drop is light and vision is perfect. obviously the charly and icaro helmets are even lighter and have better vision but i dont think spending so much money on a helmet that is not as safe is my thing. the foam on the charly is too thin for my liking.

i've tried on the 661 fullcomp it was light but the vision is not as good as the bell drop in my opinion.

**TM_Cruzer** · 02-13-2010 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by wtUBsmokin

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Intriguing... DO you have any experience with these?

Originally Posted by guitarchick2182

i definitely recommend the bell drop. i've used motorcycle helmets before and yeah they're probably your safest helmets but they're heavy and in terms of vision compared to the other helmets out there they aren't good.

you can easily make your own visor out of polycarb there are plenty of threads out there with instructions how. i was lucky enough to find a cheap visor for my drop that fit almost close to perfect.

the bell drop is light and vision is perfect. obviously the charly and icaro helmets are even lighter and have better vision but i dont think spending so much money on a helmet that is not as safe is my thing. the foam on the charly is too thin for my liking.

i've tried on the 661 fullcomp it was light but the vision is not as good as the bell drop in my opinion.

Where did you find your visor?
I made one for my bellistic. It was nice to have. Kept rocks y todo out of my face...

+1 to the Drop...

**piedogger** · 02-13-2010 11:42 AM

Just throwing it out there, I sell a modified drop for $210.00 (JENSON USA HAS DROPS FOR $60.00 + $150.OO for mods)
I fiberglass up all the vents and nose make a flipable visor repaint and install new rubber.
Here is a link with build from start to finish
Forum thread: Peter's drop

**TM_Cruzer** · 02-13-2010 12:24 PM

Would you be willing just to sell a visor?
Cuantos?

**piedogger** · 02-13-2010 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

Would you be willing just to sell a visor?
Cuantos?

I do sell the visors seperate but be aware it requires you to pull and reinstall the hard foam.
$25.00 for clear
$35.00 for smoke
If interested I can send you the instructions and see if it something you want to tackle.

**neuros** · 02-13-2010 01:04 PM

Get a Drop. Aftermarket mods are available and some more are coming.

Pie good to see your helmet mods are doing well. Glad to see you're taking all the foam out!

**William Richards** · 02-13-2010 01:49 PM

There are other sites, and I've seen some of these helmits with a nice zombie graphic on them.
Performance Bicycle - Bikes, bike accessories, bike gear, cycling equipment, cycling apparel, and more
Look under brand Giro. It's the Remedy DH helmit.

**zensayshun** · 02-13-2010 05:32 PM

I can put a good word in for the giro remedy (mines got the zombays). It's nice and light with good vision and it feels less fragile than the paragliding helmets like icaro and such. don't get me wrong there great to just more expensive.

**guitarchick2182** · 02-13-2010 07:34 PM

I found this visor at a motorcycle shop cost about 10usd (the benefits of living in Malaysia everything is cheap!). I didn't need to remove the foam cause I drilled through the bit of the helmet with no foam.

I put some weather stripping at the gaps and I get no air coming in at all. Still got some modifications to do I'll need to cut off the excess visor.

**neuros** · 02-13-2010 08:26 PM

Guitarchick that looks like the HCI 3/4-fullface screen I use on my drop. Do you know/mind telling me what model of helmet it came from?
Looks killer!

**TM_Cruzer** · 02-13-2010 08:37 PM

I just ordered a bell drop. Thanks for the help.

**guitarchick2182** · 02-13-2010 08:41 PM

not too sure neuros. i asked the guy at the store the exact same question but he didn't know. he just said it was a replacement visor for helmets which im guessing is right cause it only came in a plastic bag. it's most probably made locally so far I haven't found any other places that distribute it other than that specific store.