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[*] posted on 26-4-2013 at 09:11 AM
Helmet suggestions?


Maybe a pretty basic question..........but what are some good kiting helmets, and features?

As a long time ATV/Dirtbike rider, I've got several full faced helmets both open/goggles and flip down face shield.


I'm wanting my first kiting helmet now, and am thinking of something more light-weight and not as hot/heavy for simple static flying, full helmet for sure when I start ATB or Buggy piloting down the road.


From a motorcycle store, they have these two that seem to fit the bill............any suggestions? I like the ear flaps and visor on this one at $45

http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Street/Motorcycle-Helmets...


http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Street/Motorcycle-Helmets...




or your ultra-basic $25 brain bucket:

http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Street/Motorcycle-Helmets...



Any other cheap half-helmet suggestions, key features, sources?



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[*] posted on 26-4-2013 at 09:45 AM


I bought and use a snowboard helm.

http://www.bernunlimited.com/



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[*] posted on 26-4-2013 at 12:19 PM


I got an IV2 hybrid. Like street bike combined with mx style, and it is a killer helmet at a phenomenal price. Flip down face shield. I love not having to deal with goggles and the weight isn't bad I think I paid $59 on e-bay and I'd have paid 3 times that for it.



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[*] posted on 26-4-2013 at 06:14 PM


Any model Protec is good IMHO.
Hard to beat the classic model Protec for the money. Lots of vents, very light weight, wide open face, and open ears. I like the 100% peripheral vision and 100% free range of motion the most. I static fly a ton, and it's a great helmet. The new Ace looks pretty sweet too.
I used Protec 20 years ago riding skateboards, and now have one for da buggy :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 27-4-2013 at 05:49 PM


2nd the bern. My motorcycle helmet gets way too hot,and the bern is very versatile. It has already saved my noggin several times. It's more solid than a bicycle helmet, but not as heavy as a motocross helmet. And it's the first helmet that doesn't look like crap on me.
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[*] posted on 28-4-2013 at 07:07 AM


I wear a snowboard RED. It's my second the first one save my live... hit by backrest back of head... helmet cracked.
Looking for a summer helmet... POC!
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[*] posted on 28-4-2013 at 12:09 PM


I currently wear the same helmet that I use on my bike when I am kiteboarding. It's definitely not like the smooth helmets ATB riders use, but for me, there's a lot of extra ventilation that's helpful in hotter conditions. And I think it looks a bit cooler, too. :P

Don't know if there's a relative safety disadvantage when kiting, though.





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[*] posted on 28-4-2013 at 12:12 PM


Bern, protec, and TSG are all great helmets. They are going to be less costly than an expensive skiing helmet, however most of them are not full face helmets. I hit my head in 2011 wearing my old Protec helmet and it saved me a trip to the hospital. I feel confident in their products



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[*] posted on 28-4-2013 at 12:22 PM


in the buggy I use scorpion exo100 . . . $75 mail order from cali . . . open face . . . fighter pilot style eye shade retracts up inside helmet . . . MOT rated. . . google it or youtube search for some short clips . . . static I just use my hockey helmet :D . . . only in Canada eh!



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