Trail lid Vs. P1sspot.

D3monik
D3monik Posts: 21
edited March 2009 in MTB buying advice
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?

Comments

  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    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
    D3monik Posts: 21
    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
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    TBH I haven't noticed any difference... been fine riding with it.......

    Horses for courses really, I love the pi55pot style personally......
  • D3monik
    D3monik Posts: 21
    Thanks Cheesey, that's pretty much made up my mind :)
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    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.
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    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 :lol: But it's just unwearable in summer for distance riding, and it's reasonably vented as pisspots go.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    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. :D
  • bells0
    bells0 Posts: 414
    Stif are selling Fox Flux's for a very good price.