What helmets & goggles do you use?

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What helmets & goggles do you use?
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flag staike
Posted: Feb 3, 2015 at 11:10 Quote
I have some Thor Heros, but they're bugger than the Spys. Will look into the Ryders shore, thanks tup
flag nickkk
Posted: Feb 4, 2015 at 9:32 Quote
Go Pro Hero TLD D2 comp

TLD D2 Comp, Go Pro and SPY. (can't remember the Spy model)


Btw, some friendly advice needed here: the helmet is an '05 model, but in the last 10 years (!) has only been worn regularly, for a maximum 2/3 seasons in total over that period. All my gear remained out of use for several years, and was kept clean and stored inside at all times in its life. I'm not a racer, and I've fortunately NEVER had any serious accidents involving my head wearing it. So, anything to worry about in terms of its longevity as a piece of kit? Any thoughts welcome.
flag notsosikmik
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Posted: Feb 4, 2015 at 9:52 Quote
Wow that thing is clean for a one season old helmet let alone 10 years. If it has never had any significant impacts and has been stored in a dry place out of the elements like you said I would not be too concerned about its integrity. I would feel better about wearing that than many new helmets on the market.
flag its-sam
Posted: Feb 4, 2015 at 10:08 Quote
Generally the foam stuff inside breaks down after a few years and becomes quite brittle, meaning no absorbing etc in a crash so be cautious
flag notsosikmik
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Posted: Feb 4, 2015 at 10:29 Quote
If it were sitting in a garage or a shed where it was experiencing significant variations in temperature and possible exposure to moisture or sunlight I might be a little hesitant to use it. But stored inside at fairly constant temperature I would not expect the materials to degrade significantly. Especially if it was in a bag or case.
flag nickkk
Posted: Feb 4, 2015 at 10:37 Quote
mixmastamikal wrote:
If it were sitting in a garage or a shed where it was experiencing significant variations in temperature and possible exposure to moisture or sunlight I might be a little hesitant to use it. But stored inside at fairly constant temperature I would not expect the materials to degrade significantly. Especially if it was in a bag or case.

Cheers, for that. I take good care of my gear and try to afford the best I can at the time. Don't get me wrong, I value my safety in this risky sport, and wouldn't in principle reject spending on a new lid but 2015 is the first year (in many years) that I'm committing to get out in the hils as much as I can- so as much as id like a Bell Full 9/Rampage Pro or D3... I can't justify that at the time of writing. I know that's a contradiction but Im sure you can see where I'm coming from generally. More importantly though... Does it still look sick? Wink
flag david-lemieux
Posted: Feb 5, 2015 at 12:00 Quote
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Crappy photos, but here is my new lid and the one you guys were talking about.
flag pm148
Posted: Feb 5, 2015 at 12:42 Quote
david-lemieux wrote:
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Crappy photos, but here is my new lid and the one you guys were talking about.
I cant find those anywhere I'm dying to order one. Sick man!
flag TroubleZone13
Posted: Feb 5, 2015 at 17:23 Quote
david-lemieux wrote:
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Crappy photos, but here is my new lid and the one you guys were talking about.

Where did you get this?
flag david-lemieux
Posted: Feb 5, 2015 at 17:40 Quote
I ride for a FOX team, they should be available sooner to spring. Smile
flag szot123
Posted: Feb 7, 2015 at 15:49 Quote
Guys,

I'm looking into new goggles with a $30-$50 dollar budget and am considering these two:

Smith Fuel v.2 with blackout lense for $30usd which seem like a good deal, but I think they tend to run small on the face which I don't like.
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Oakley Mayhem with dark gray lense for $50usd. They're pretty much what I'm looking for, lots of visual clearance, but are they really worth $20 bucks more than the Smith's? Not a fan of the color scheme though but don't really care. I'm kind of on a tight budget and I'm also getting lots of other shit.
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flag toddyf12
Posted: Feb 7, 2015 at 15:54 Quote
szot123 wrote:
Guys,

I'm looking into new goggles with a $30-$50 dollar budget and am considering these two:

Smith Fuel v.2 with blackout lense for $30usd which seem like a good deal, but I think they tend to run small on the face which I don't like.
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Oakley Mayhem with dark gray lense for $50usd. They're pretty much what I'm looking for, lots of visual clearance, but are they really worth $20 bucks more than the Smith's? Not a fan of the color scheme though but don't really care. I'm kind of on a tight budget and I'm also getting lots of other shit.
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havnt used the smiths so cant comment on those but i have been using the mayhems for quite a while now and i love them, i would highly recommend them
flag ethan991
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Posted: Feb 7, 2015 at 16:23 Quote
szot123 wrote:
Guys,

I'm looking into new goggles with a $30-$50 dollar budget and am considering these two:

Smith Fuel v.2 with blackout lense for $30usd which seem like a good deal, but I think they tend to run small on the face which I don't like.
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://cdn3.volusion.com/c253w.wqb7o/v/vspfiles/photos/FX1BKAW14-2T.jpg?1409320038
Oakley Mayhem with dark gray lense for $50usd. They're pretty much what I'm looking for, lots of visual clearance, but are they really worth $20 bucks more than the Smith's? Not a fan of the color scheme though but don't really care. I'm kind of on a tight budget and I'm also getting lots of other shit.
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The smiths definitely are a bit smaller in terms of peripheral vision. I would suggest looking to finder some cheap scott tyrants. I'm sure you could find them for below $50. They are amazing goggles.
flag szot123
Posted: Feb 7, 2015 at 16:53 Quote
@ethan991 I own some older Scott Voltage that have lasted me three seasons of biking. Scott definitely makes some rad goggles. But I wanna try somthing new, hopefully highend and on sale. Motocrossgiant has some sweet deals at the moment and that's where I'm checking out goggles
flag pm148
Posted: Feb 7, 2015 at 18:10 Quote
You can find 100% ACCURI goggles for 50 or below on amazon

 


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