The COOLEST most HIGH TECH HELMET ever created...find one for me? :(
07-05-05, 03:23 PM
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Ok so like I'm in the market for the coolest bike helmet ever created. I want something that would make me look like I just stepped out of a stealth fighter or something.
I looked at the giro stuff (like the atmos) and while they look good.....just wasn't high tech enough for me. I did find one by a german helmet company called casco that caught my fancy (the casco vautron) but I can't find a U.S. distributer. In fact, I would prefer the product be from the USA if at all possible. But I am open to any suggestions from any company.
So...any suggestions? :|
I looked at the giro stuff (like the atmos) and while they look good.....just wasn't high tech enough for me. I did find one by a german helmet company called casco that caught my fancy (the casco vautron) but I can't find a U.S. distributer. In fact, I would prefer the product be from the USA if at all possible. But I am open to any suggestions from any company.
So...any suggestions? :|
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Originally Posted by StalkerZERO
Ok so like I'm in the market for the coolest bike helmet ever created. I want something that would make me look like I just stepped out of a stealth fighter or something.
07-05-05, 03:35 PM
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Here's what a stealth figher helmet looks like.
And here's a helmet I found at nashbar.
I bet this is just what you were looking for.
And here's a helmet I found at nashbar.
I bet this is just what you were looking for.
07-05-05, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kabloink
This helmet will really make you look like you just stepped out of a ship.
...........then I would probably crash cause that space shuttle helmet will block my side vision.
07-05-05, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ckleps
Here's what a stealth figher helmet looks like.
And here's a helmet I found at nashbar.
I bet this is just what you were looking for.
And here's a helmet I found at nashbar.
I bet this is just what you were looking for.
So does anybody have an opinion on the the casco vautron?
07-05-05, 03:41 PM
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It's a helmet; not many people are going to ooooh and ahhhh over your helmet. They're more apt to be staring at your lycra covered body or your shiny bike.
Get something that's certified and well ventilated. There are plenty of options out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg and look good. Whatever you do, make sure you try on the helmet before you buy it. A medium-sized Bell will fit differently than a medium-sized Giro because the helmets are of different shapes. I've found that Giro tends to be slightly more oval shaped and tends to cause presure points at my temples.
Get something that's certified and well ventilated. There are plenty of options out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg and look good. Whatever you do, make sure you try on the helmet before you buy it. A medium-sized Bell will fit differently than a medium-sized Giro because the helmets are of different shapes. I've found that Giro tends to be slightly more oval shaped and tends to cause presure points at my temples.
07-05-05, 03:51 PM
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This is for alpine skiing. Good enough for 60mph downhills...
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to be honest, a helmet is a helmet. some of the Limar ones look slick.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=4210#
this one has the carbon look.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
some of the Louis Garneau ones are kind of funky.
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?L...06&referpage=#
I bought a Bell Alchera that was on sale for $37 ($48 off) at supergo the other day. next day they raised the price back up to $50.
edit: hmai18 kinda beat me to it.
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High tech? Here you go...
07-05-05, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by geist
High tech? Here you go...
If devo wore it it has to be good
07-05-05, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by delay
Also the Limar 909, with the "hoodscoop" look.
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Originally Posted by delay
07-05-05, 05:35 PM
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https://www.bhsi.org/helmet05.htm
This link is an excellent resource for helmets. Try those out if you're up to browsing around.
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This link is an excellent resource for helmets. Try those out if you're up to browsing around.
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07-05-05, 05:46 PM
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Rudy Project Synton SuperComp.
I'll probably be getting one of these pretty soon (after i get a new road helmet). Not that it is a huge advantage or i'm fast enough to need it, but its REALLY cheap - $117.00
I'll probably be getting one of these pretty soon (after i get a new road helmet). Not that it is a huge advantage or i'm fast enough to need it, but its REALLY cheap - $117.00
07-05-05, 05:56 PM
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The Casco Vautron is pretty hot ... I like the Sand/Matte combo and the Blue/Orange. Try these ones if you like the stealth look:
SHAIN (the image is too large to play nice on the forums, so click on the link)
https://www.bullteksports.com/catalog...K100Carbon.jpg
HOPUS EX-5 EXTREME
LAS SQUALO
SHAIN (the image is too large to play nice on the forums, so click on the link)
https://www.bullteksports.com/catalog...K100Carbon.jpg
HOPUS EX-5 EXTREME
LAS SQUALO
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07-05-05, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bkrownd
Yeah, that's a distinctive one.
07-05-05, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
WTF is that thing?! KILL IT! KILL IT!
I dunno those looking cool. Personally I like carbon more than regular black for the "stealth" look. Dunno....I kinda like the black and silver casco vautron myself. But I also like these from this thread.......argh its so confusing!
CASCO VAUTRON
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Here is the black and silver vautron
also cool is the CASCO ATTACK
also cool is the CASCO ATTACK
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Uh..."roll bar"? In a helmet?
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I like these....any retailers here?
07-05-05, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
I like these....any retailers here?
But alas I'm having trouble finding a U.S. retailer. My best guess is to find a european dealer maybe from the UK that will ship it to the states. I'm busy looking for one this second...but argh sorry watching the rerun of stage 4 of TDF.
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This company makes wacky stuff
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