Danster Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Hi guys need to buy a full face helmet as i am now going to start doing bmx racing. I need to know is there a differance between wat the bmx guys use and a motorcross helmet???????
Christopher Brunsdon Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Don't BMX anymore (last did a comp in 1984 when I was 9) but get the toughest, most protective one you can afford. I use to have a motorbike helmet as it saved my bacon on many a hectic wipeout.
Iwan Kemp Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 MX ones can be quite heavy and not as breathable.
KDEE Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Many of the guys and girls use MX helmets, either because they have them already, or because they can get them cheaper. Most available BMX/Downhill helmets in SA are the Bell Bellistic and the Giro. Finish Line In Kempton Park, Cycle Fusion in Weltevreden Park, Northcliff Cycles and Linden Cycles would be good places to start. Finish Line is very much BMX orientated, so should have stock. Expect to pay from R1500 upwards. The Bell and Giro are a fair bit lighter than a MX helmet, but if you have a MX helmet, then a 40 second race wont kill you. Weight plays a bigger factor with the smaller kids. Which area are you and where are you going to race?
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