P*ss pot helmets and XC

chrishoo5
chrishoo5 Posts: 53
edited February 2009 in XC and Enduro
Hi

Does anyone use a P'Pot style helmet for XC riding? ( http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Bell_ ... 360032506/ ) I'm thinking of trying one (for looks!) but will I get a super hot head?

Thanks
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    This is very good by all accounts TSG Superlight
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    I'd prefer a normal helmet for XC - one with a peak as well ? That just looks a bit too warm for me.
  • chrishoo5
    chrishoo5 Posts: 53
    Actually, the peak on my current helmet has saved my nose once already!
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    I wear that exact helmet. It's a perfectly good helmet, but far too hot for summer- I get a sweaty head in winter! Can't recommend it for allround use, but I do like it as a winter lid, keeps my brain warm.
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  • Mattbot2
    Mattbot2 Posts: 384
    Northwind wrote:
    I wear that exact helmet. It's a perfectly good helmet, but far too hot for summer- I get a sweaty head in winter! Can't recommend it for allround use, but I do like it as a winter lid, keeps my brain warm.

    Pfft, brain? When did you get a brain?

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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Found it in a jar in the garage.
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  • Roy Baty
    Roy Baty Posts: 2
    These r gr8 for winter riding as they provide heaps of warmth,im surprised more peeps havnt cottoned on.
  • manxshred
    manxshred Posts: 295
    I would fall over with overheating in about 500m in one of those. Overheated in a ride today, was -1*C with a chilly wind. Very annoying!
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    I use a TSG, quite a few years old now though, its the one with barbed wire print. Bought a Giro last year but thought I looked like a twonk wearing it. Prob should look at getting a new one, what with all the countless headstands I do.....
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    You will overheat and DIE.
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    whyamihere wrote:
    You will overheat and DIE.

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  • endurojcb
    endurojcb Posts: 170
    These are good:

    http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... x?&id=4448

    Plenty of coverage at the back of the head, plently of vents so you don't get too hot, but less vents than on a full XC helmet. You can also take off the visor if you want to.
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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    Northwind wrote:
    Found it in a jar in the garage.

    hey........that was mine....
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    You can have it back if you like, but to be honest I wouldn't bother, it's not very good and it's got some damage and wear and tear
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  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    I have a friend who rides a piss pot round trail centre rides (we did afan W2 a couple of weeks ago) he even wore it in the summer. doesn't even take it off when we stop for a break. god knows how he can do it.
  • Amos
    Amos Posts: 438
    I would imagine a piss pot would be too hot for XC. But if it makes you feel more comfortable riding then go for it :D
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    F-14 from THE Industries.

    P*sspot style shape and coverage but with normal venting of a road mtb lid. Comes with removable peak/visor.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... met--32055

    I have one and rate it as first class.
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  • ben110
    ben110 Posts: 54
    dont do it wayyyyyyyyyy to hot esp if you like to ride hard in the summer
    xc lids look beter anyways
  • lock1981
    lock1981 Posts: 546
    i ride a wee pot i quite like it, but i am looking to upgrade to a giro hex :lol: . only cos in the rain it runs into your eyes cos theres no peak.

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