Trials Helmet Advice

[dannytrialskid]

Hi,

Basically at the moment I have what some people call a Pee Pot (BMX HELEMT) and I want a new one, but most people wear the mountain bike hats.

What ones are good quality?

I know you can get the mountain bike style hat that comes further down your neck a bit for more protection, but I cant find them anywhere... anyone know where?

Here is picture of what I mean:

http://tinyurl.com/3yknxz7

If you click more images you can see that where the back of your head part is, it comes down further than most bike helmets.

Obviously I could buy it from here, but I don't want to spend £70 on a helmet.

Thanks,

Danny.

[rab shropshire]

i have a giro hex mate and its really nice, it comes down the back of the head a little bit and they are quite cheap as well.

[dannytrialskid]

Thanks,

How much did you pay for yours?

It looks really nice, specially in brown and white.

[rab shropshire]

i paid 40 for mine but it was on sale. i have taken a fair few knocks on mine and it is still structurally sound. i really love it

just found these for 35 quid its the 2008 model the same as mine. 2008 giro hex

[Mr Bob]

I really recommend this helmet for this shop, mine came literally the next day and is an azming helmet ! http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/helmets-47/scott-groove-helmet-2009-13050.htm

its on sale stil at £35, and gets a lil helmet bag if thas your thing aha come wiht lots of cool colours to, (i got the white one)

[rab shropshire]

or again here for the 2010 model for 35 quid 2010 hex

[martin555]

Check out some of these helmets if your after something that has good cover for the back of your head.

The fox flux and the giro hex are the obvious ones that everyone thinks of but also check out the

Specialized Tactic Helmet

Giro Rift Helmet

661 Reacon Helmet

I hope that helped a bit.

Edited May 15, 2010 by martin555

[dannytrialskid]

Ok thanks for your posts guys.

[Rob.]

Giro XEN ,

[Captain Scarlet]

Giro Xen is most commonly used among trials riders because it provides XC helmet comfort, but with more protection on the back of the head like a BMX pisspot.

However, these helmets are very expensive (one of the only drawbacks to them).

I went for the Uvex range, very similar to the Giro's and are quite a bit cheaper (£30 less I believe), fit amazingly and offer the same protection as the Xen. In some reviews they are even rated higher overall.

You can get them from anyone who deals with Raleigh, so if you ask a competent member of Bikehut they will be able to order one in especially for you.

The only thing that makes them not as good as the Giro's are the colour scheming, some of Giro's have lovely patterns and colours, but not enough for me to justify spending another £30 on one.

The model is the "XP", sometimes termed as the "XP100" and this is what they look like:

Edited May 18, 2010 by Captain Scarlet

[3dd]

Check out some of these helmets if your after something that has good cover for the back of your head.

The fox flux and the giro hex are the obvious ones that everyone thinks of but also check out the

Specialized Tactic Helmet

Giro Rift Helmet

661 Reacon Helmet

I hope that helped a bit.

I quite liked the Recon! No info on weight though, looks quite a heavy one, sure a lot of protection on the back. And like that straps are from the sides of the helmet rather than top like Hex. I have a Giro Xen - realy comfortable but there isn't a lot of protection on the back and quite pricey, but 09 models are a lot cheaper now.

[Luke Rainbird]

So long as you go for something along the likes of a Giro/Met/other recognised brand you should be fine in terms of quality, then it's just a question of finding one you like and making sure it fits well. There's no point having a lovely looking lid if it's not gonna protect your bonce should it all go tits up!

Nothing wrong with a pisspot though

[Simpson]

Anyone got a nifty helment fs?

Got my Giro Xen (2006?) the pink one but its cracked about 4 times

and a Protech which I hate.