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Old 09-28-2009, 12:15 PM
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Which is a quality light weight, good visibility helmet for trail riding?
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:15 PM
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Thats a toughie,, more personal preference,, I have the HJC AC-X1 and like it,, I'd like the CF version of this and I'd like to see the Hebo CF helmet,, heard it was way light!
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Old 09-28-2009, 08:21 PM
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theres a newish Airoh helmet. weighs about a kilo, or 3 pounds. but its not cheap, not in NZ at least. but it gets good reviews and its airoh so im sure its good quality
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I have an AIROH.
The best helmet I have ever owned. May be pricy, but well worth it.
It's amazing no one sells them here in the U.S.

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Old 09-28-2009, 08:52 PM
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Whatever kind/ brand you get, you'll probably want one that is "Snell" rated. There also is a European standard ECE 2205, I'm not sure if that number is correct. The snell helmets are tested to a higher standard than DOT helmet. The Snell foundation updates their standards every five years so a helmet with a 2005 sticker may be only a few months old or it could be 4 1/2 years old. I have an HJC, Snell rated, that has been good for me, I might get a Bell next time around.
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Thanks for replies fellas lots of good info, forehead pressure is my biggest problem with fixed size head gear.
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try an Arai. They are light, they make different shapes for different shapes of head, round and oblong.
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Another vote for an Airoh Stelt
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