crash hats

nap solo
nap solo Posts: 16
edited November 2008 in MTB beginners
can anyone recommend a decent crash hat please...is there a diff' between a peak or a non peaked helmet. Giro, specialised, met...the choice goes on. What seems to be the norm?

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Ones with peaks on are MTB specific, without are roadie helmets

    It's imperative to get one that fits properly, so pop down to your local bike shop & try some out.

    Met helmets fit my head, but might not fit yours.
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  • nap solo
    nap solo Posts: 16
    thanks
  • Papa Smurf
    Papa Smurf Posts: 776
    It would be worth your while to try on as many different brands as you can, see what feels the best, what the straps/clips are like (useless or durable etc)
    And also how many vents each helmet has..
    I have a Met Duello:
    http://www.obchod.tanadsport.sk/files/p ... Duello.jpg

    It's light, extremely comfortable, good strap and clip and the mesh at the front as in added bonus...
    All for around £20-25.. So shop around!
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  • MarvintheAndroid
    MarvintheAndroid Posts: 409
    Go for something with built in dial adjustment for size, rather then the cheap ones which still often use foam pads. One piece moulded construction is also better than the older taped shell type.

    I guess you will be spending at least £20 - £25 to get something decent. Try Giro Indicator as a baseline model which should meet your requirements, but the money just goes upwards from there.

    http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/9542.html

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  • adrianb1066
    adrianb1066 Posts: 66
    Specialized Air Force 3 or Chamonix £25 to £30 fit me and both are SNELL Tested Approved but as said b4 fit is all important!
    2010 Specialized FSRxc
    2011 Giant Defy 4
  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    When I bought my last full face helmet, I had to go to 3 shops before I was happy I got one that fitted properly (a fox rampage!), and tried a few XC lids before plumping for the Giro Hex.

    As above...try on as many different brands as you can find. Some will fit better than others. I can however recommend the Specialized Chamonix as well.
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  • Bmjboy
    Bmjboy Posts: 680
    cee wrote:
    When I bought my last full face helmet, I had to go to 3 shops before I was happy I got one that fitted properly (a fox rampage!), and tried a few XC lids before plumping for the Giro Hex.

    As above...try on as many different brands as you can find. Some will fit better than others. I can however recommend the Specialized Chamonix as well.

    +1 Giro Hex - Great value for money and fits really well with great adjustment features.

    Probably cannot get a better helmet for around £35 or less IMHO.
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  • Oz.Barnsley
    Oz.Barnsley Posts: 7
    Agree with Bmjboy, Hex is nice
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    In general, does a peaked helmet, ie the Hex, have any benefits over a pisspot, other than the venting and peak? I've been considering replacing my Bell Faction (at least partly because it feels a bit silly doing mtb wearing a Tony Hawks replica lid :wink: though the Faction is a bike lid as well as skate...), the Giro Hex is obviously the ubiquitous helmet which everyone buys but I'm not sure if it'll have a lot of benefit other than the peak... Anyone got any advice?
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  • Trouncey
    Trouncey Posts: 21
    I have a specialized instict, which is similar to the Hex
    I tried pisspots as well, but just found the instict more comfortable and lighter than the bell dirt lid i tried. Its all personal taste
  • Bmjboy
    Bmjboy Posts: 680
    Northwind wrote:
    In general, does a peaked helmet, ie the Hex, have any benefits over a pisspot, other than the venting and peak? I've been considering replacing my Bell Faction (at least partly because it feels a bit silly doing mtb wearing a Tony Hawks replica lid :wink: though the Faction is a bike lid as well as skate...), the Giro Hex is obviously the ubiquitous helmet which everyone buys but I'm not sure if it'll have a lot of benefit other than the peak... Anyone got any advice?

    Having never worn a pisspot I cant really comment, but if you're doing hard riding you are bound to heat up, venting is very important. Most cycle helmets look thicker in design so I would estimate more protection somehow. I can confirm that the Hex weighs next to nothing and fits really well with excellent padding.

    It is all down to taste and what kind of protection you are looking for.

    A peak serves no real purpose to me I dont think, although I wouldnt buy a helmet without one - thats just a matter of my personal taste though. You will find the more expensive the cycling helmet, the lighter and more vented it tends to be.

    "Whatever is the most comfortable and suits yours needs" is the best answer anyone can give.
    "I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"

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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Yeah, I'm happy enough with the pisspot just now but then, it's not exactly hot out :D It has good overall head coverage and it fits me like a glove, albeit a hard fibreglass glove with no fingers. So I guess I'll just wait and see what summer brings. Cheers!
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  • tv
    tv Posts: 338
    it has to be a giro, most stylish and practical! 8)
  • easyg
    easyg Posts: 266
    I've just gone and bought a brand spanking new helmet this lunchtime as my current one would prob give less protection than a packet of hula hoops at the speed we go nowadays.

    Went for the Fox Flux so maybe check that out as well and compare it to the other recommendations here. Only thing - it is circa £65.

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  • The Mickster
    The Mickster Posts: 36
    Giro Xen is a great helmet. Whichever you choose you need to ensure it's the right fit.
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