quad4me Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 Can anyone tell me what I really NEED in a atv helmet. The prices are crazy, and sometimes the helmets look to be near ideantical. I have never used a helmet before, so can someone help out? Thankx Quote
ellison445 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 I use an Oneal helmet....Very solid helmet and the prices are good too! Check them out. Can anyone tell me what I really NEED in a atv helmet. The prices are crazy, and sometimes the helmets look to be near ideantical. I have never used a helmet before, so can someone help out? Thankx 302263[/snapback] Quote
bigboybanshee Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 I have an HJC helmet, It's done me good so far. When you buy your helmet, you basically pick one out you like style wise and make sure it fits snug on your head. Do NOT buy a helmet that fits "loosely", it has to be snug for it to do you any good. This helmet is very similar to the one I have in case you wanted a "visual"... http://www.rockymountainatv.com/Product_De...tv?pid=00080163 Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 I have an HJC helmet, It's done me good so far. When you buy your helmet, you basically pick one out you like style wise and make sure it fits snug on your head. Do NOT buy a helmet that fits "loosely", it has to be snug for it to do you any good. This helmet is very similar to the one I have in case you wanted a "visual"... http://www.rockymountainatv.com/Product_De...tv?pid=00080163 302282[/snapback] Mine is nearly identical to that. Silver HJC but its a 99 model year. On fitment, thats 100%!! Don't get it loose. But make sure that the front of the helmet is below your chin. It will save you from thousands in dental bills if you ever end up hitting the handle bars. It saved me the first 3 times out on my banshee. Didn't hit hard, but hard enough for me to realize that my helmet just saved my teeth. Quote
Otis Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 One other thing to look for is that it's "snell" approved. Snell has higher standards then DOT ratings.. I like my Shoei, but i wish it had a snap on the end of the chin strap, so it didn't keep smacking me in the neck while riding..something else to look into... Quote
Dark Ranger Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 Glad to hear you're going to start wearing a helmet. It's a good idea. Like the others said, get one that's comfortable, snug, and is DOT & SNELL approved. I can't think of a reason you'd ever regret wearing one, but there are lot's of reasons to regret not wearing one. Quote
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 I have an HJC helmet,302282[/snapback] I also use the HJC haven't had any problems with it, feel naked without it now. Go to the local dealer and try them on find one that fits the best and order it online. Quote
fixitrod Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 Find a helmet that fits good. Make sure it's dot and snell approved. Quote
bansheefreestyler Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 heres the best helmet ever. click the link http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=16jjps Quote
stclark816 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Posted January 5, 2005 I usually just take the lamp shade from the living room. Quote
superchicken Posted January 6, 2005 Report Posted January 6, 2005 heres the best helmet ever. click the linkhttp://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=16jjps 302443[/snapback] they did a nice job on Eddie Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Posted January 6, 2005 i have had 2 fulmers now. cheap and have protected my head so far.. Quote
Banshee~ Posted January 6, 2005 Report Posted January 6, 2005 i have had 2 fulmers now. cheap and have protected my head so far.. 302490[/snapback] We have had 3 fulmers.2 have held up fine one's visor broke because of a bad crash.The other one(camo one) has a little bar that runs off the visor to the helmet just snap when I was riding WOT threw the field.We have also had one oneal helme...the material falls down in the front blocking view sometimes.Im not saying there bad thou. Quote
sanddevil111 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Posted January 6, 2005 I have an HJC helmet, It's done me good so far. When you buy your helmet, you basically pick one out you like style wise and make sure it fits snug on your head. Do NOT buy a helmet that fits "loosely", it has to be snug for it to do you any good. This helmet is very similar to the one I have in case you wanted a "visual"... http://www.rockymountainatv.com/Product_De...tv?pid=00080163 302282[/snapback] personally Ive always like HJC for the good looks and great price but recently i stopped caring about price and went for all looks and bought a troy lee design vegas...I gotta tell ya it was expensive but its so cool lookin... Quote
blk02banshee Posted January 6, 2005 Report Posted January 6, 2005 Like fixitrod said, make sure it's DOT and SNELL approved. I know it's probably easier for some of us to say, but don't go cheap when buying a helmet. You have to ask yourself how much your head is worth to you. Quote
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