Multi-impact bike helmets?
04-12-09, 06:49 PM
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Multi-impact bike helmets?
Hey all,
I've used a cheap-o wal-mart Bell helmet for the last 4-5 years and I think it's time for a replacement. As far as i remember, it hasn't suffered any major structure-destroying accidents.... but I'd rather be safe.
For a while a friend and I used CCM hockey helmets (with cages to keep branches and whatnot out of our face), but I read that they shouldn't be used b/c they aren't rated for high speed impacts (hockey pucks to the face aren't high speed?)... Is that a viable solution or just steer clear completely?
Also, what kind of MTB-rated multi-impact helmets exist (if any)?
Thanks
Ps-I've been on the forum for a while, just haven't posted, whoops...
I've used a cheap-o wal-mart Bell helmet for the last 4-5 years and I think it's time for a replacement. As far as i remember, it hasn't suffered any major structure-destroying accidents.... but I'd rather be safe.
For a while a friend and I used CCM hockey helmets (with cages to keep branches and whatnot out of our face), but I read that they shouldn't be used b/c they aren't rated for high speed impacts (hockey pucks to the face aren't high speed?)... Is that a viable solution or just steer clear completely?
Also, what kind of MTB-rated multi-impact helmets exist (if any)?
Thanks
Ps-I've been on the forum for a while, just haven't posted, whoops...
04-12-09, 06:54 PM
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How much are you looking to spend on a helmet?
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04-12-09, 06:58 PM
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Money isn't as important as my noggin 
I don't want top-of-the-line, but I don't want a beater either. So a reasonable, middle-of-the-road or slightly better option.
I don't want top-of-the-line, but I don't want a beater either. So a reasonable, middle-of-the-road or slightly better option.
04-12-09, 07:02 PM
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04-12-09, 07:09 PM
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Or there's this:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Helmet+08.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Helmet+08.aspx
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