Helmet's n' stuff
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I use a Thor Quadrant mx helmet.. I love it. I have Smith goggles that suck and I'm gonna be ordering some 509s soon.
FOX V3 Silver Stewart replica with Scott 89Xi No sweats.
One of the lightest helmets I could find at 2.9lbs.
I ordered mine on line. A lot of places sell them for $375 and I got mine for $175
My girlfriend went out and came home with the same helmet only the Limited Edition pink one. Pretty sick helmet for being pink.
One of the lightest helmets I could find at 2.9lbs.
I ordered mine on line. A lot of places sell them for $375 and I got mine for $175
My girlfriend went out and came home with the same helmet only the Limited Edition pink one. Pretty sick helmet for being pink.
I have 2 just depending on my mood. And I like having a spare since I seem to end up on my head a lot 
You could probably guess I have a Klim F4. I love it. It does everything it says it does. I don't find weight to be an issue as it weighs the same as a new shoei vfx-w. Slightly narrow fit that's easily adjusted with different cheek pads. Some people may find that if fits a little higher on the head than a lot of helmets.
The second helmet is a Bell moto 8. Another fine lid. Light as well, and vents good, just not quite as good as the Klim. A more intermediate fit. The ear port on these is wide open and I find this helmet to be a bit louder. It just fits so nice though.
I'm really picky when it comes to what lids I will wear. I'm very safety conscious when I consider a helmet. Perhaps I've just attended too many seminars. I have a limitless choice of helmets and these are what I wear.
As far as goggles go. You will get a lot of recommendations. Scott, Spy, Smith, 509, Dragon, Utopia. Try them on with your helmet. They all tend to provide a little different fit and coverage.
I've been an avid Spy wearer for quite a few years. I've tried quite a few different brands and just prefer the Spys. Much better peripheral vision than a lot of brands offer. I never have fogging issues. All models come with no sweat foam. I wear the Alloy/Targa's on warmer days and switch to the Omega's when I need a little better coverage.
Happy Holidays.
You could probably guess I have a Klim F4. I love it. It does everything it says it does. I don't find weight to be an issue as it weighs the same as a new shoei vfx-w. Slightly narrow fit that's easily adjusted with different cheek pads. Some people may find that if fits a little higher on the head than a lot of helmets.
The second helmet is a Bell moto 8. Another fine lid. Light as well, and vents good, just not quite as good as the Klim. A more intermediate fit. The ear port on these is wide open and I find this helmet to be a bit louder. It just fits so nice though.
I'm really picky when it comes to what lids I will wear. I'm very safety conscious when I consider a helmet. Perhaps I've just attended too many seminars. I have a limitless choice of helmets and these are what I wear.
As far as goggles go. You will get a lot of recommendations. Scott, Spy, Smith, 509, Dragon, Utopia. Try them on with your helmet. They all tend to provide a little different fit and coverage.
I've been an avid Spy wearer for quite a few years. I've tried quite a few different brands and just prefer the Spys. Much better peripheral vision than a lot of brands offer. I never have fogging issues. All models come with no sweat foam. I wear the Alloy/Targa's on warmer days and switch to the Omega's when I need a little better coverage.
Happy Holidays.
klim an hjc love the klim.
I had the HJC for the last 5 years, and decided it was time for a new one this year. I went and tried on about 10 different kinds of helmets, and the most comfortable one for me was the Klim. I had already bought the Scott89xi goggles, so they seemed to fit pretty good in it.
I'm not sure how much it weighs, but it can't be much more than any of the other ones.
I'm not sure how much it weighs, but it can't be much more than any of the other ones.
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CoyoteGirl
Well-known member
I just went with the 661 Evolution helmet, it is for mountain biking. It is unbelievably light! Very comfy too!
ARAI VX-3 pro and 509 goggles i used to wear m2r both are great id stick with bell, shoie, and arai they all seem to have have the best saftey and have the lightest helmets
^^^^^^this guy sounds like a salesman to me
I wear a thor as well. No real complaints. Not heavy when riding all day. Pretty warm in winter and not too hot in the summer either. I do wish the mouth piece sat a little closer.
Aw man, I hate sounding like a salesman.
I just get fed info all the time. And I actually try out a lot of the products we sell. You know you have to much knowledge when a simple question upsets an Arai rep and gets him on the defensive. I just like to share the info with all of you. And it keeps me preoccupied. But hey if you need something. You know where to find me. Happy Holidays
Aw man, I hate sounding like a salesman.
Happy Holidays
well my lid has about 1 more year left....so I'm thinking a short drive to Bobs is coming up.....or better yet Bobs could have a helmet demo day at the Spring Theilman ride.
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CuzzinOlaf
Active member
Klim F4, Klim balaclava (a little short IMO), and Spy goggles. No complaints except for the balaclava being a little short.
