Motocross or DH helmet?

shin0r
shin0r Posts: 555
edited April 2009 in MTB general
I took a few tumbles at Cwmcarn this weekend and I need to replace my FF helmet. I've had a headache since Saturday. Does anyone run a Motocross helmet for DH? Apart from weight and ventilation I can't see any downsides - is it a case of more protection = better?

I've read elsewhere that DH helmets are better for low-speed impacts, but logically that makes no sense, MX riders crash at low speed all the time.

Looking at a TLD SE2 or TLD Air - if anyone has either of these and can give an honest review I'd be grateful.

cheers

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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    I'e got a no fear prime MTX helmet. Nice fit, not as much ventilation, but its got clever channels in it so I find it reasonably cool.

    Not much/if any heavier than my bro's 661.. however he's now got an MTX helmet too.
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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    Motocross helmet will be heavier which could be detrimental in terms of neck injuries. However there is no doubt they'll do a better job of protecting your brain.

    If you spend enough money you can get very light motocross lids.
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  • bells0
    bells0 Posts: 414
    If you still have a headache i'd be tempted to get down to your doc's as soon as poss!

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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Daz555 wrote:
    Motocross helmet will be heavier which could be detrimental in terms of neck injuries. However there is no doubt they'll do a better job of protecting your brain.

    If you spend enough money you can get very light motocross lids.

    Nah. the cheap 661 lids are quite hefty. my MTX isn't noticiably heavier than my bro's old 661 comp, and its a much better fit (same size obviously) and much more comfortable.
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  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    If I'm not wrong they are a bit bigger than DH helmets and have more paddings. But don't take my word on that.

    And MX helmets will save your head better at 20-30+mph impacts, probably.
    So it really depends how hard are you crashing and with what speed.

    Me for example, before I crash/fall I can always manage to slow down enough so
    I can walk away with minor bruises, and no helmet damage (maybe a few scratches).
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    shin0r wrote:
    I've had a headache since Saturday.

    Forget the helmet for now, it's A&E for you young man.

    Not been watching the news? About that woman at Morrison's who tackled a shoplifter? The shoplifter pushed her over and she banged her head on the floor. She went home and complained of a headache. 6 hours later she was dead.
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  • shin0r
    shin0r Posts: 555
    Yeah mild concussion. Anyhow, managed to pick up a carbon D2 for a bargain price, winner :)

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