Way over due for a Helmet!

Giro had a helmet called the Semi that has the BMX/Skate style but is
constructed like a bike helmet. It is made from the same type of foam
as road bike and mountain bike helmets, it's just styled like a
BMX/skate helmet. Light weight like a regular bike helmet. I like it.
But I just checked the 'Giro' (http://www.giro.com/) web site and they
don't have it listed in their 2006 lineup. It looks like they've
discontinued it. You might still be able to find it in stock
somewhere.

The Giro Xen has similar head coverage to the Semi. The Xen just has
more vents and is styled like a bike helmet and comes with a $100+
price instead of the $60- price of the Semi.

Since the Xen and Semi are bike style helmets they are crash once and
replace. The BMX/skate helmets are more multi-impact and also more
than double the weight and bulk.

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john_childs said:

Giro had a helmet called the Semi that has the BMX/Skate style but is
constructed like a bike helmet. It is made from the same type of foam
as road bike and mountain bike helmets, it's just styled like a
BMX/skate helmet. Light weight like a regular bike helmet. I like it.
But I just checked the 'Giro' (http://www.giro.com/) web site and they
don't have it listed in their 2006 lineup. It looks like they've
discontinued it. You might still be able to find it in stock
somewhere.

The Giro Xen has similar head coverage to the Semi. The Xen just has
more vents and is styled like a bike helmet and comes with a $100+
price instead of the $60- price of the Semi.

Since the Xen and Semi are bike style helmets they are crash once and
replace. The BMX/skate helmets are more multi-impact and also more
than double the weight and bulk.

I'd go with the Semi too.

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I use a semi, don't mind it. Gets kinda hot, but I also have a bunch of
hair stuffed in there. I use it for uniing, but when I'mjust doing road
stuff I use my road bike helmet, which is one of the Giro road bike
helmets. I've tested one out and I survived, so it must be pretty
decent. Use a road bike helmet if you just ride roads. If you do
trials, street, or muni, use something like the semi.

I'd reccomend buying your helmet at REI. They have a 100% return
policy. They even accepted my smashed Giro road helmet for a trade in
when I showed the manager.

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Anyone know of a helmet that doesn't get super hot... Living in darwin
during the wet season, in about 35 degrees celsius, and an extremely
high humidity means that I can't ride for longer than about 30 minutes
with a helmet on without getting extremely overheated and dehydrated.
Without one I last about 3 hours which is far more satisfactory! Only
problem is, if I hit my head I won't be lasting that long anymore.

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661 mullet

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I concur, the 661 mullet is a great (and inexpensive) helmet with thick
foam & plastic shell. I headbutted the edge of an open window last week
and its still prefectly protective, despite the 3mm wide, 30mm long
gash now present.

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I'm going to buy the Giro Flak helmet.
I find it a fine and cool helmet.
http://www.giro.com/main.html

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Good work loose, I can't wait to see that one.

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I got a Skid Lid. I got Lg/XL because I have a rather fat head. It listed
the range of sizes a Large would fit (23 1/4 - 24 1/2). I measured my head,
and it was in the range. But the helmet was way too small. Since it was only
fifteen bucks, I figured it wasn't worth the hassle to ship it back, so I
gave it to my 5-year-old son.

So all that to say, my experience with the Skid Lid is bad. It doesn't even
feel like it would be comfortable if it did fit. I would avoid it... So I
too am eagerly watching this thread hoping to hear some good recommendations
on comfortable affordable helmets - especially for big heads!

Has anyone tried the 661 Dirt Lid (seems the 661 Mullet is not available) or
the Viking BMX helmet? They are around $20... but they are "one size fits
all" with different size pads for different size heads. That concerns me a
little :-/
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Mace makes some pretty nice ones. www.macegear.com

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I found the Giro Flak helmets, which are sweet lookin, for $30 with free
shipping on Amazon.com so I gave my bro a link and it is my christmas
gift from him.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

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ur said:

Anyone know of a helmet that doesn't get super hot... Living in darwin
during the wet season, in about 35 degrees celsius, and an extremely
high humidity means that I can't ride for longer than about 30 minutes
with a helmet on without getting extremely overheated and dehydrated.
Without one I last about 3 hours which is far more satisfactory! Only
problem is, if I hit my head I won't be lasting that long anymore.

Giro E2, Atmos or Pneumo.

I use a Giro Animas which is OK also.

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my roommate (seager) has the pneumo and loves it. i've tried it on and
it feels no warmer than a baseball cap. the atmos feels like wearing
nothing at all. at least what i can gather from trying it on in the
bike shop.

check this out: http://tinyurl.com/8qj6u

the bell scuffle and GT ollie are both under $10. worth a shot.

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