Tayyib Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Knocked unconscious and broke 2 bones in my face and some teeth over the weekend. My dirt jump helmet did a great job in saving my brain. But need to look at saving the whole head in future. Looking for recommendations for full face helmets? Will be on a budget and hope to spend less than R1800.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Eish man, glad you're somewhat okay... A good place to start is with the Bell range or 661. They do relatively cheap full face helmets, but they're a bit heavier than some of the more expensive competition. Trying to look myself for a lightweight AM / DH lid, but it's proving difficult to do within a budget. Tayyib 1
Raydek Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Same boat here.. Been keeping an eye out for one for a while now.. Wonder why more brands don't make a good well priced ones, like the Etto helmets.. Love mine and I'm sure if they made a full face/AM it would also be awesome and affordable..
NicoBoshoff Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 I think my Spez full face cost under a grand. Definitely well under your target range. If it's good enough for Duran van Eeden's pip I reckon I'm ok. Been riding it for little more than a year and still happy. All the padding comes out to wash and it's nice and light.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I think my Spez full face cost under a grand. Definitely well under your target range. If it's good enough for Duran van Eeden's pip I reckon I'm ok. Been riding it for little more than a year and still happy. All the padding comes out to wash and it's nice and light.Linky please? EDIT: You mean the specialized Dissident Comp? I see RRP is $150 on their site. You got a deal, Nico! Edited August 25, 2015 by Renaissance Man
Raydek Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 mmmmmmmmm... Wonder if this is any good..? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/cratoni-c-maniac-full-face-helmet-2015/rp-prod129234
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 mmmmmmmmm... Wonder if this is any good..? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/cratoni-c-maniac-full-face-helmet-2015/rp-prod129234No. If you buy it, I will step on it, burn it, then sprinkle it over your crushed jaw.
Raydek Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 No. If you buy it, I will step on it, burn it, then sprinkle it over your crushed jaw. Lol.. agro much?
Eddy Gordo Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 I bought myself a Fly racing for under 1k. Dont know how it rates, but it is a well known brand. Got it on sale from CRC. I see some nice deals in the classifieds as well
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Lol.. agro much?Yeah. I get offended by **** product Raydek 1
Raydek Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/148983-urge-down-o-matic/
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/148983-urge-down-o-matic/Very good option, Ray. Eddy Gordo and Raydek 2
KingTJ Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Saw this on CR. looks like a fairly good deal http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/661-comp-helmet-goggle-bundle-2015/rp-prod138086
Tayyib Posted August 25, 2015 Author Posted August 25, 2015 661 does appear to have a good range for people on a budget. ..right now I'm not to worried about the weight. Though I imagine that will become a factor...Thanks for advice....
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Saw this on CR. looks like a fairly good deal http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/661-comp-helmet-goggle-bundle-2015/rp-prod138086Yeah, except you shoul dbe able to get that one locally for not much more, and not be whacked by the 30% duty on helmets...
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