MTB Helmet advice

[Jewbacca]

I can't speak highly enough of this:

Bluegrass Goldeneyes. A gift from my sister in the UK vis CRC.

Light, comfy, vents well, good protection, some well thought out features like the soft kevlar chin strap and a gel strip around the front. Worth a look.

My Pink one saved my Bacon at Ezelenduro. The back is caved in and the top cracked straight back to front BUT it did it's job. It is going on the wall of goodness in my new bike room.

 

Despite a few cumulative concussion issues and some broken ribs walking away from that was largely due to a good helmet. 

[Jewbacca]

Customs took their eye off the ball for a second there it seems...

I paid R483.20 in tax and clearence fees.. Merlin use UPS and they rang my bell (sorry) 7 days after purchase. I paid R2397 with shipping and the R483.20 in tax. I wasn't complaining... Just don't tell Lexx....

[T-Bob]

Ha, ha! Just realised I tacked a Blue Grass Golden Eyes on to a CRC order recently and forgot about it. Was going to just send it back for a refund with my Mattoc that I don't need now. I got the Leatt so it's redundant. Will PM you. Not the funkiest colour but some people love to rock the camo!

This one: 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/bluegrass-golden-eyes-helmet-2016/rp-prod138531

[Fox3]

The Leatt has that! I'm not sure if you can buy the chin bar after the helmet?

 

I'm nowhere near needing it yet but hopefully one day my skills might require it.

 

 

*Edit: They have 2 models, the AM model is standard and the Enduro V2 model which comes with the detachable jaw bar...

Now hold on, having one of those equals more confidence which leads to better skills, if you not so stressed about ruining your pip you ride better...same as a helmet in cricket, no longer worried about becoming less pretty so you bat like a champ.

 

I am of course attempting to justify the helmet for you! Also get knee pads! If you don't already have.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Now hold on, having one of those equals more confidence which leads to better skills, if you not so stressed about ruining your pip you ride better...same as a helmet in cricket, no longer worried about becoming less pretty so you bat like a champ.

 

I am of course attempting to justify the helmet for you! Also get knee pads! If you don't already have.

I have Leatt knee pads already! I got the pads in black so I guess the black Enduro V2 it is 

 

The Leatt is my favourite so far but not convinced about the chin bar option as yet.

[FDP]

Why not buy the latest IXS trail again? I’m very happy with mine. Also look at the Fox Metah.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Why not buy the latest IXS trail again? I’m very happy with mine. Also look at the Fox Metah.

I've had it for the past 3 years so I guess I want something new?

 

The rational and less important reason is that my Oakley's don't fit so lekker with it 

[Albatross]

I got one of these earlier this year - Giant Rail.

Also a good option to consider.

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/bikes-and-gear/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/1447453289027-12g2arsc5q6m3-630-354.jpg

+1 on the Giant Rail

[Eelsnake]

The Uvex Jakkyl is now available in S.A. We receive stock this week coming. Super excited Full spectacle and helmet range now fully supported by Uvex through select distributors in sa. Should arrive under just R3500. The quattro is also and awesome lid

[T-Bob]

The Uvex Jakkyl is now available in S.A. We receive stock this week coming. Super excited Full spectacle and helmet range now fully supported by Uvex through select distributors in sa. Should arrive under just R3500. The quattro is also and awesome lid

 

Good news, who are going to be stocking in Cape Town? 

[Eelsnake]

Cape town will be Cycle lab so far as they always were in past. More distributors will open as the brand get noticed. Got a few things coming up next year so keep eyes open. In meantime should need up north Pienaar Bros North will be stocking the range. Ill pop you the recommmended price list should you be keen.

[BaltazarMarques]

The Uvex Jakkyl is now available in S.A. We receive stock this week coming. Super excited Full spectacle and helmet range now fully supported by Uvex through select distributors in sa. Should arrive under just R3500. The quattro is also and awesome lid

So pretty much the same price as the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro. 

 

Another shout for the Bluegrass Golden Eyes - On my second one now and love the coverage, fit and style. 

[ChrisF]

For one reason or another the SCOTT helmets just fit my dome better than the rest ...

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

The Uvex Jakkyl is now available in S.A. We receive stock this week coming. Super excited Full spectacle and helmet range now fully supported by Uvex through select distributors in sa. Should arrive under just R3500. The quattro is also and awesome lid

Awesome news! Who are the selected distributors? 

[T-Bob]

So pretty much the same price as the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro. 

 

Another shout for the Bluegrass Golden Eyes - On my second one now and love the coverage, fit and style. 

 

Looks like they re all settling down around the same price with the Catlike one hitting that number. Not sure what the Star wars styled Lazer one is priced at (if you can even get it here). The Giro isn't available here, can you get the Bell locally? 

[anybody seen george?]

Would love me one of these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/met-parabellum-helmet-2017/rp-prod152950

 

http://www.ubyk.co.uk/static_files/catalog/full_images/met-parabellum-hes-helmet_ParabellumHES.jpg