Originally Posted by
jbrow1
I wear one but don't put a lot of stock in them. I need a new one, and my 7 year old twins ride and roller blade a lot too and could use more protective ones. Looking for opinions on the best type of helmet? I would like something that covers the back of the head more than a typical bike helmet. Is that more of a skateboard helmet, or maybe a downhill mnt. bike helmet? I don't have much clue without googling pictures.. Not sure if it's the shape of my sons head, but his helmet always rides to the back and leaves his forehead exposed with multiple normal bike helmets. And I know how to properly fit them. Thanks for advice and opinions.
Skate or BMX style helmets probably give you the best coverage, though they might be a bit heavy and hot in the summer.
Bell, Pro tek, Giro all make helmets in the $30 to $40 range.
For most riding, your cross country or general sport helmet is a reasonable compromise between coverage, weight, and comfort. Examples include the Bell Solar, or many others the sell for around $35, or less on sale.
For a bit more coverage, you could go with an all mountain helmet such as the Bell Stoker. I have seen a few of the kids on my son's mountain biking team wearing these helmets.