Trail lid Vs. P1sspot.

D3monik

Can anyone tell me which lid gives better protection? I've just cracked my Giro Hex in a fall and teh '09 versions seem to have doubled in price since last time i checked :shock: I can't find the receipt to use Giro's warranty to get another Hex (for roughly a third of the price).
I quite like the look of the Giro Flak - Paul Basagoitia Edition. Will this kind of helmet be suitable for trail riding?

The Big Cheese

I have a Pro-Tec Ace pi55pot and it's absolutely fine for trail riding, I prefer the style over my old Giro Xen, was ilke wearing a hardhat.

D3monik

What's the heat difference like? I'll only be riding in the UK (and mainly in the North...) so i can't imagine i'll be baking my head.

The Big Cheese

TBH I haven't noticed any difference... been fine riding with it.......

Horses for courses really, I love the pi55pot style personally......

D3monik

Thanks Cheesey, that's pretty much made up my mind

Daz555

You can have the best of both worlds with one of these:

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

I have one. Full coverage of a p*sspot but all the vents of a standard lid. Peak is removable and it comes with different liners to customise the fit.

Northwind

I have a bell faction, which is a brilliant helmet as long as you're only riding half a mile, or it's below zero But it's just unwearable in summer for distance riding, and it's reasonably vented as pisspots go.

welshkev

my pro tec P155 pot is great, really comfy, but i do find that it's lot hotter on longer rides/warmer days. but i still prefer wearing it to my 661 xc helmet.

bells0

Stif are selling Fox Flux's for a very good price.