What Trials Helmet Do I Buy?

[ty250henry]

I am new to trials riding and i have been looking for a trials helmet! what sort of makes would you recomend and my price range is around

Edited September 22, 2007 by TY250Henry

[windlestone]

Try on all helmets and buy the one that fits you the best. Make sure when your head is bent slightly down you can see under the peak

Personally i need a helmet with a removeable washable liner and i like the seat belt type fasteners other than that make sure its a good fit a large in say a Hebo may be equivelent to a medium Shoei.

[motojojo]

I like my HEBO and it has a removable liner. They do run small.

[perce]

I've used both & would say that the Airoh is a considerably better piece of kit, when I replace mine it'll be with another Airoh.

[maxwell]

i like my hebo it's comfy and good value but prefer my dads airoh its more expensive but lighter.hope this helps

[nigel dabster]

The shape and size of everyones heads are different.

You must try on the one you want to buy.Most have removable liners now which is essntial.

I have always gone for Shoeei as they fit me so well, but tried on the carbon Hebo and that was alot lighter, but fitted as good.

[peterb]

I agree with Nigel,

go for a helmet that fits your head well, has a removable liner, has air vents, preferably a stainless steel buckle and strap rivets (hard to find but Shoei used to do one at a price), and is light weight. Usually a carbon fibre one from Hebo weighs approx 950 grams, polycarbonate helmets are approx 1150 grams.

Bye, PeterB.

[ty250henry]

Thanks guys for all the help i have had a look at them and like them all but will have to buy the one i like the best i cant spend to much now because i have goon for a bike that is more expencive than i planned. But still want to get a high qaulity one because its esential when riding a motorbike.

Many Thanks

Henry

Edited September 23, 2007 by TY250Henry

[bigdamo]

You know the old saying "If you got a $10.00 head get a $10.00 helmet"

[pat]

...or

[dgshannon]

With a helmet, you never want to compromise quality, for price. I have come across the Shiro brand (made in Spain) and find it to be a great balance between price and quality.

Don't know the distributor, or price in the UK, but you can pick one of in the US for $162.

[kinell]

This is probably a silly question but do helmets have a 'use by date'?

I bought a carbon Hebo, which is a great helmet but its probably 5 years old and has had at least two pretty hefty knocks to it...

[malibudon]

This is probably a silly question but do helmets have a 'use by date'?

I bought a carbon Hebo, which is a great helmet but its probably 5 years old and has had at least two pretty hefty knocks to it...

Yikes! Toss that helmet now!

Helmets are actually single-use items. If they've taken a hard hit, they are done. You can't see the damage that has been done, but that doesn't mean it's not there and you're riding around with a false sense of security.

And, yes, the styrofoam gets old and loses its protective value.

Here's a site on helmets with good info. It's for bicycles, but the information translates directly to us: http://www.helmets.org/replace.htm

Here's some good info from Snell: http://www.smf.org/faqs.html

And from HJC: http://www.hjchelmets.com/helmet_usage.htm

Everyone agrees...your helmet is toast. Replace it before your next ride.

[kinell]

Toss and helmet in the same sentance Childish? Yep...

Thanks for the advice

[andersonj]

With a helmet, you never want to compromise quality, for price. I have come across the Shiro brand (made in Spain) and find it to be a great balance between price and quality.

Don't know the distributor, or price in the UK, but you can pick one of in the US for $162.

I'm interested in one of these but I don't have the luxury of trying one of the Shiros on for size since noone close carries them. Do they run large/small? What is your hat size (or head circumference) compared to the Shiro helmet size that you ended up with (s/m/l etc.)?

Thanks,

J.