Wow! I'll be using those pice to encourage my students to wear their helmets. I'm so glad you're lovely grape is still intact Jo.
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04-09-2009, 12:22 PM #1
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04-09-2009, 03:27 PM #2
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The Furio is also an extremely comfortable helmet at a good price. I wear a Giro Atmos (in a striking pink I love) and I am not as happy with the Giro fit as the Bell Furio, I do like the venting of the Atmos. I would likely replace it with a Bell though.
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04-09-2009, 04:48 PM #3
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Giro here
I'm one of those people with a "Giro head". As much as I like the Bell styles, they don't fit my head shape. Currently, I have a Giro Kaya, a Skyla, and an E2. I'm cheap- I don't like to spend more than about $50 on a helmet, mostly because I know that I'll have to replace it at some point.
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04-09-2009, 05:04 PM #4
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I think if you get a helmet from one of the major makers, and/or you're sure that is has passed all the noggin protection tests, you'll be fine.
I still have the box from my dearly departed Bell Furio and the price tag on it shows $55, altho REI has it for $64.
$50-ish is probably a good lower price point for a well-made helmet. Not sure what you get with the pricier brands, but I'll be checking them out as well, in case I'm missing out on something.
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04-09-2009, 05:26 PM #5
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The Giro Skyla is a good fit for smallish heads. I really like it. My other helmet is a Bell Cognito which also seems to be a good fit for a small head.
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04-10-2009, 07:52 AM #6
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I buy a more expensive helmet because I want lots of vents. To say that I do not deal well with hot humid weather is an understatement. So I need maximum cooling. And considering the problems I have with neck and shoulder pain when I ride, I figure a lighter helmet is good, too.
Originally Posted by jobob
$50-ish is probably a good lower price point for a well-made helmet. Not sure what you get with the pricier brands, but I'll be checking them out as well, in case I'm missing out on something.
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04-10-2009, 07:59 AM #7
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That's what I heard as well. I'll be shopping around soon.
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04-10-2009, 08:06 AM #8
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I use the Skyla.
Not nearly as "impressive" as Jo's (Thank goodness!) here's mine after I tumbled down a 10 foot cliff. The dents are where I hit rocks or trees.
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