New helmet time

dirkpitt74

My trusty Fox Flux has served me well over the last 3 years and it's about time to start thinking about changing it.
I've short listed 4, but the problem is actually finding a shop that has them in to try.

The contenders:

Fox Flux

Kali Maya

ISX Trail RS

And finally (pushing the budget (a lot!!):

Bell Super 2R (Star Wars edition.....)

I keep thinking I should just stick with another Flux, but fancy a change.

The Bell has to option of the chin guard which is an added bonus (the fact I can pretend to be a Storm Trooper or Boba Fett is irrelevant.........honest!!)

The Kali seems to get some good reviews and is a bit different.

Other I've looked at but not sure about are:

661 Recon

7 iDP M2

Any others I should consider?
If you've got any of the above how do you find the sizing?
I could order a few from CRC and then just return them, but would like to go and try one on somewhere....

Thanks

lostboysaint

The one that fits best.

So if you're not able to go to a LBS then you should do what you suggested.

Personally I have a 661 Recon because it's the best fit (the same shape as Giro - which also work really well on my noggin).

BloggingFit

Bontrager Rally is really good value and is a decent looking helmet.

dirkpitt74

Anyone tried the Bluegrass Goldeneye?
Gets mixed reviews.

dirkpitt74

Tried a 7iDP M2 in the LBS today - super comfy! Sits nice and low and the adjustable peak is a nice touch.
The colours are brighter in the flesh than on screen.

Have got an On-One Enduro lid in the post to try when it arrives. Will see how that compares but will have to go some to beat the 7'.

bluemoon81

Ive been looking for ages and while in France came across the kali lunati, what a great fitting and comfy helmet def look at that one

https://kaliprotectives.com/helmets/enduro/lunati

dirkpitt74

Well the On-One turned up today.
First impressions nice light well made lid.
Tried it on and it sits nice and low on the head.
Down side is the lack of padding at the rear. With the helmet nice and tight to get a good fit the unpadded bit is really uncomfortable.
Which is a shame as it's a really nice lid on first inspection.
Will be sending it back and getting the 7iDP from Swinno's I think - just need to decide on colour.

BigAl

I recently bought the 7 and I'm really happy with it

Though the colours are a bit 'look at me!'

VWsurfbum

Another vote for the 7idp, very comfy, I went for the CYK as i like the look at me factor.