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Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: sameltoe on November 12, 2014, 10:35:18 PM

(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p701/samw450r/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-12-20-49-59-1_zpsp0jlo1km.png) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/samw450r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-12-20-49-59-1_zpsp0jlo1km.png.html)

Right now I dont know what brand mine is but it's time for a new one and I'm thinking either the Fly Trekker or AFK style dual sport.

Anyone ever try these?

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: havinnoj on November 12, 2014, 10:42:25 PM

Picked up 2 Suomy MX Jump helmets (Jackpot & S-Line) for the past season and absolutely love them.  Sizing is a bit different than normal.  They are incredibly light - way lighter than the Arai and Shoei ones I've had in the past.  Going price is $360 which is a great deal for the quality IMO.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/t/713/Helmets?b=803 (https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/t/713/Helmets?b=803)

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: 2ndmoto on November 13, 2014, 12:31:42 AM

I have an older mx style shoei (probably about 12 years old). I love the fit, hate the air flow and it feels like a one ton crew cab strapped to my head. A lot has changed in materials over the past years and helmets are a bunch lighter. I am I need of a change so I'll be checking back on this thread.

Best regards
-Jason

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on November 13, 2014, 12:50:39 AM

I like those supermoto style helmets. I want to buy one but I'm on the fence. Goggles are much easier to clean on the fly compared to the personal windshield of the supermotos.

I have a O'Neal. Great helmet but I should retire it. If all else fails I could use the biggest coconut I can find:p

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: PORTED R on November 13, 2014, 01:04:13 AM

I have a troy lee design mx helmet
Love it ,money well spent
Even after 5 years it still fits awesome

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: The_Steve_Man on November 13, 2014, 07:37:01 AM

I have an AFX. I went to get a helmet at a local shop and tried on a lot of different helmets. That is the onley one that I found that fit comfortably. It amazes me that sizes and shapes of helmets are so different between manufacturers. If you have a place to try some on that is the best option.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: etccb on November 13, 2014, 10:50:22 AM

I am a goggle guy for off road myself.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Tbone07 on November 13, 2014, 11:02:41 AM

I have a 2015 Fox V1 and love it. I'm not a huge critic of helmets. I'm not shelling out $400 for one. As long as mine is Snell and DOT approved i'm good

The clear visor on that is pretty interesting. Might have to try that out

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: ytman on November 13, 2014, 01:32:05 PM

The helmets with a face shield get dust on the back of the shield, inside the helmet. You can wipe off the outside with your gloved hand but not the inside. Plus wiping scratches the shield.  Goggle lenses are cheaper than face shields to replace after scratching them up. My 2 cents.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on November 13, 2014, 01:35:54 PM

yup that's my concern

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Transmatic on November 13, 2014, 01:45:56 PM

I just picked this up for my little boy. (http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/1007_3651_2017-04-18_8086.jpg) $100 helmet, I only paid $35 for it on fleeBay (brand new). Should match well with his little yellow 2002 Suzuki LTA-50 I just picked up for him.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: rablack21 on November 13, 2014, 01:49:41 PM

I'm sporting a Fly Racing Kinetic Inversion red/black
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/51082/i/fly-racing-kinetic-inversion-helmet (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/51082/i/fly-racing-kinetic-inversion-helmet)

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: JesseA420 on November 13, 2014, 02:57:38 PM

Quote from: Tbone07;45886

I'm not shelling out $400 for one. As long as mine is Snell and DOT approved i'm good

^^^+1

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: FerrinMotorsports on November 13, 2014, 03:07:53 PM

My helmets......(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/118_3652_2017-04-18_4217.jpg)


The oldest one is the Rick Johnson Copy that Honda gave me when I won my first race on a TRX250r......Before That my first helmet was a Moto 3....Then moved up to a Moto 4 which is mainly the one I wore when I raced the ATC250r....In another six months I am going to sell all of them....If you guys are interested let me know....

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Pumashine on November 13, 2014, 10:46:33 PM

I started with one of those 1970's full face helmets with the blue sparkle of the time. Hand me down used piece of junk. You were lucky to have a visor back then. Now I get a new O'Neal helmet and matching gear from Rocky mountain every couple years. I have a blue, red and green set for color coordinating my 3 bikes.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: atvmxr on November 14, 2014, 08:53:03 AM

Quote from: ytman;45891

The helmets with a face shield get dust on the back of the shield, inside the helmet. You can wipe off the outside with your gloved hand but not the inside. Plus wiping scratches the shield.  Goggle lenses are cheaper than face shields to replace after scratching them up. My 2 cents.

^^^^^.  This!!!

Started with the old open face of the early 80s, a couple others I forgot, then when starting racing oneal, then Simpson mx helmet-that one was my favorite!!!   Now have fox tracer and shoei vfx

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Rupp250 on November 14, 2014, 09:32:51 AM

Quote from: Pumashine;45910

I started with one of those 1970's full face helmets with the blue sparkle of the time. Hand me down used piece of junk. You were lucky to have a visor back then. Now I get a new O'Neal helmet and matching gear from Rocky mountain every couple years. I have a blue, red and green set for color coordinating my 3 bikes.

How cute. Actually I am need for a new one as well. This just may be my birthday present to myself next month.

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: k10seibel on November 17, 2014, 11:00:12 AM

Our little collection.

(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/k10seibel/Generl%20Garageand%20Kids%20Pics/photobucket-9684-1396034521769.jpg)

(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/k10seibel/Garage%20Inventory%20and%20Parts/photobucket-1517-1396198142611.jpg)

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: FerrinMotorsports on November 17, 2014, 12:31:46 PM

Nice collection!

Title: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Transmatic on November 17, 2014, 12:35:20 PM

I can see buy the miniature toy quads on the top shelf that you have some cool throwback stuff! Very cool!

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on June 17, 2018, 06:26:21 PM

I am bumping this up.

anyone got new gear? im in need of a new helmet. kinda want a supermoto helmet. anyone try one in the sand?

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: The norm on June 18, 2018, 01:32:26 AM

(http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/1e/89/5a/259810898013414.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/259810898013414)

This is the helmet my wife bought me last summer. It is extremely light and comfortable. I love it.

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: jcs003 on June 18, 2018, 12:38:07 PM

i have heard them called "helmets", "jimmy hats", "rubbers"...etc.  they never looked as durable as these.

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on June 18, 2018, 01:26:49 PM

Quote from: The norm on June 18, 2018, 01:32:26 AM

(http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/1e/89/5a/259810898013414.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/259810898013414)
This is the helmet my wife bought me last summer. It is extremely light and comfortable. I love it.

i thought she got you a Fox helmet?

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on June 18, 2018, 09:04:02 PM

(http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/ba/b2/25/e3fb68898772214.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/e3fb68898772214)
im interested in something like this

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: sameltoe on June 18, 2018, 09:56:08 PM

I'm trying a LS2 mx470

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on June 19, 2018, 12:59:43 AM

Build is coming along nicely Sam

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: jcs003 on June 19, 2018, 05:17:39 AM

that sprocket guard is unique sameltoe

Title: Re: Helmets, what did you have??
Post by: sameltoe on June 19, 2018, 09:19:13 AM

Thanks Josh
Sprocket gaurd is one that Glann sells.