I've got a question for all of you other parents who have young kids that want to go along on the trail rides. I have a 2-1/2 and 4 year old that will be heading out for their first family rides this year, and I am wondering what is the best way to go as far as helmets. Should we go with a MX style helmet or go with a regular bicycle style helmet. I know that the MX style helmet will provide better protection, but I am worried about the extra weight on their neck if the trail is bumpy (which they usually are). Any sugguestions would be appreciated...
Kid Helmets???
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I have a 4 yr old that uses a small full-face helmet to ride. Fits her well. For a smaller child I don't know what I would go with. I'm not a fan of bicycle helmets at all as they don't provide any kind of real protection if you are moving more than 5 mph. Sorry I'm not very helpfull..
My kids have been wearing helmets since they were 2, it's the safest way.
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my girls have been using the mx style since they have been about 3 and no problems yet.
So we decided we are going with MX style helmets...now the question is where is the best place to try to find on...and at a decent price. Would like to be able to try them on before buying. Any suggestions???
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Kids Helmets???
What we used for our son until he was three was a good snowboard helmet,seemed to fit better than a full face helmet until four, then a full face. What also helped is a neck donut, even a towel rolled up, or foam pipe insulation below the helmet against the shoulders helps with the weight and reduces head bobble. A harness that you can strap them to you with helps keep them with you and allows you to ride more freely.
What we used for our son until he was three was a good snowboard helmet,seemed to fit better than a full face helmet until four, then a full face. What also helped is a neck donut, even a towel rolled up, or foam pipe insulation below the helmet against the shoulders helps with the weight and reduces head bobble. A harness that you can strap them to you with helps keep them with you and allows you to ride more freely.
another option might be a bmx style helmet, asuming you will be travaling fairly slow paced. most are around 3#s i think. a overweight helmet could cause more injury than help.
http://www.flyracing.com/products/race-wear/helmets/chaos-bmx
ultimately up to you! only you really know where you are riding, speed, terran, experience. ect.
be safe.
copper
http://www.flyracing.com/products/race-wear/helmets/chaos-bmx
ultimately up to you! only you really know where you are riding, speed, terran, experience. ect.
be safe.
copper
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