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Any motorbike store will have cheap options for you, both closed and open face. For more race oriented helmets, maybe checkout Revolution Racegear. Don't recommend skimping on helmet though...it's insurance for your head, the only barrier between your brain and a big chunk of metal...think about it :rofl:

Hard call man. I only really know about motorbike helmets, of which I would say the average helmet will cost you $350-500 for a good one with some nice ventilation features and quite comfortable protection that moulds to the shape of your head. They can be as cheap as $90 for a one size fits all basic open faced stack hat...and as expensive as $1000-1500 for ultra light weight fancy dancy stuff.

Keep in mind that all helmets are single use, i.e. if you drop your helmet onto a hard surface from a decent height, it is recommended you replace it due to damaged structural integrity...they have an impact absortion that works effectively once and once only. This is why buying second hand helmets is a bad idea because you don't know the history. Also usually the motivation for skimping on the cost because it's like carrying around a glass vase. But it's also like choosing whether your seatbelt is made out of a cotton wool strand or a nylon strap. The beauty about being a helmet manufacturer is you don't have any liability if someone dies - ADR's aren't that strict either.

Budget and safety gear don't belong in the same sentence. If it's just some motorkhana sort of stuff then that's no biggie, but when you're hitting a track...even the pros don't skimp :rofl:

Oops, that turned into a bit of a rant. I just get pissed off when I see motorcyclists riding along in shorts, thongs, a singlet and a $90 helmet...

Hard call man. I only really know about motorbike helmets, of which I would say the average helmet will cost you $350-500 for a good one with some nice ventilation features and quite comfortable protection that moulds to the shape of your head. They can be as cheap as $90 for a one size fits all basic open faced stack hat...and as expensive as $1000-1500 for ultra light weight fancy dancy stuff.

Keep in mind that all helmets are single use, i.e. if you drop your helmet onto a hard surface from a decent height, it is recommended you replace it due to damaged structural integrity...they have an impact absortion that works effectively once and once only. This is why buying second hand helmets is a bad idea because you don't know the history. Also usually the motivation for skimping on the cost because it's like carrying around a glass vase. But it's also like choosing whether your seatbelt is made out of a cotton wool strand or a nylon strap. The beauty about being a helmet manufacturer is you don't have any liability if someone dies - ADR's aren't that strict either.

Budget and safety gear don't belong in the same sentence. If it's just some motorkhana sort of stuff then that's no biggie, but when you're hitting a track...even the pros don't skimp :P

Oops, that turned into a bit of a rant. I just get pissed off when I see motorcyclists riding along in shorts, thongs, a singlet and a $90 helmet...

Yea there are real cheap options from like $100 for a car I wouldn't worry to much about it unless it's for a bike where mines $600 (On Special) cause it's a Shoei I saw some $1500 brand new racing Shoeis the main difference was substantially more airflow and amazing graphic designs

Good store make sure you visit their clearance center though, substantially lower prices

Main difference between cheap helmets and expensive ones are mostly in weight and comfort, not safety.

Well, that's what the guy who sold my helmet told me.

It is true, but after you wear a $100 helmet for a couple of laps your gonna wish you bought something that is more comfortable or with more vents if your in a track car with no climate control :rofl:

Well I dunno about the safety vs cost thing...I'd be more inclined to believe that cheap helmet manufacturers spend about as much time on the safety design as they do creature comforts. ADR's are not difficult to meet at all and the cheap helmets certainly will not exceed standards. If answering the question which you'd rather have a fall/crash in...a $100 helmet or a $500 helmet...who would actually choose the former? You can make back the extra $400 with the brain you save...not so easy to recover your brain after damage :rofl:

Thanks for the replies, now that you mention it helmets are annoying after wearing them for a while so probably want something comfortable when you ripping around the track. Ill go check them out at some stores

This is my helmet I bought from Revolution Racegear : http://www.revolutionracegear.com.au/index...rimary&CDO=

Its a fantastic helmet, very comfey. As has been mentioned before Its insurance for your head, can you really put a price on that. Hopefully you never need to use your helmet the way it's been designed but in the event you do, you want to make sure its going to work.

I use this.

http://www.revolutionracegear.com.au/index...Primary&CDO=

Much better quality in terms of build and comfort than the Elcheapo $100 units.

It has more face protection than the cheaper open face helmets and I was told is made in the Bell factory (by Revolution Racegear), the older Bell model with RPM branding which was $900 when branded and sold as a Bell helmet.

It also has the higher snell approval rating.

How much better it is I don't know but the foam was thicker than the $100 units the case is not plastic and after wearing a number of helmets riding bikes ect for extended periods of time this has been the best helmet for comfort and snug fit for my head I have owned.

All helmets are approved safety wise... don't worry too much about price, as long as the company has a rep and its about $200 or over it will be safe enough. MORE IMPORTANTLY: Find a helmet that fits your head right! Buying a $1200 Arai isn't going to save you if it's the wrong shape or too big. ALWAYS go for the tighter fit as they loosen up heaps!

I use this ICON Airfram Clamore Black

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RRP $449.95, a great fit for me with Carbon/Kevlar shell, and the best Fog Free visor around.

They also do a less fancy helmet for $189.95, perfectly safe and actually really good looking in the flesh.

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Personally I wouldn't bother buying a Shoei or Arai as no brand is perfect, they have had problems and the difference in safety is marginal.

If you want to know good dealers to buy from let me know :thumbsup:

If u dont wanna spend to much on a helmet and just want it for the track... This is a good pace to pick up one.. The cheapest i have found... I got the same one!! -> http://www.crazysales.com.au/xracer-motorc...-red_p1679.html

If u dont wanna spend to much on a helmet and just want it for the track... This is a good pace to pick up one.. The cheapest i have found... I got the same one!! -> http://www.crazysales.com.au/xracer-motorc...-red_p1679.html

That would be like wrapping your head twice with bubble wrap and saying its enough protection..

That would be like wrapping your head twice with bubble wrap and saying its enough protection..

Hmm.. Have u ever used that helmet?? If not dont comment becuase i have one and i know how good it is.. Not everything in this world is good only if it is expensive... If you would read his first post he is looking for the cheapest option..

God dam Stereotyping mind!!

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