Originally Posted by
logdrum
I'd like to try my the style of helmets that skateboarders and BMX dudes use. Those are likely to work better than something with 40 vents and pointy!
When my son graduated from BMX to mt. bike (to be ridden around town), at around 12 yo, I figured it was time to get him a "real" helmet. The LBS said the skateboard helmet he had was just as safe, so I stuck with that. It's arguably cooler (as in 'hip') too.