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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2009 16:34:30 GMT
Does anyone know how much these things will cost? XL size
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2009 19:44:54 GMT
£50 is about the average for these, although you can often pick them up online for less.
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Post by hizzy on Feb 22, 2009 23:15:21 GMT
Not sure if you are discussing a proper race worthy helmet with the maximum protection for your head, its going to be around £500.
When I was selling crash helmets, at that price if questioned I would always say what price do you put on your head?
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2009 0:26:54 GMT
I remember that when Aaron Summers' crash helmet was Makovsky-ed the figure mentioned for a replacement was circa £400.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2009 1:21:37 GMT
The Air 5 is the "value" end of the market.
Probably not what you want to use if the risks are really high, more something for pissin' around on a quad bike in a field, or something like that.
£500 sound a bit excessive...what brand and model are you thinking of there hizzy? I would think that the £350 - £400 market gets you as good as you need for MX / SX / Speedway speeds.
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Post by hizzy on Feb 23, 2009 12:45:27 GMT
The Air 5 is the "value" end of the market. Probably not what you want to use if the risks are really high, more something for pissin' around on a quad bike in a field, or something like that.£500 sound a bit excessive...what brand and model are you thinking of there hizzy? I would think that the £350 - £400 market gets you as good as you need for MX / SX / Speedway speeds. So your saying that if your pissin around in a field your not going to hurt yourself or bang your head badly? Can you quantify 'risks'? More serious accidents are usually a result of 'pissin around' or at slow speeds. Like I suggested; if you think you have a £50 head get a £50 crash helmet. Simples.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2009 16:10:10 GMT
i wasnt actually buying it i have one lying around i want to sell just didnt know how much as i got thte helmet off the guy i bought ma bike from
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Post by zonkers on Feb 23, 2009 17:25:56 GMT
Aren't you not supposed to buy second-hand helmets...? Like you're not supposed to buy second-hand child car seats....?  |
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Post by hizzy on Feb 23, 2009 17:52:39 GMT
Aren't you not supposed to buy second-hand helmets...? Like you're not supposed to buy second-hand child car seats....? Totally correct. Bin it. If you have one that cost £500 and if you drop it accidentally, the impact structure has been radically impaired and affected, and therefore you should replace it. The cheap and nasty ones (polycarbonate crash helmets with a seam down the middle) cannot even be painted or a sticker put on them either without it weakening the total structure of it. You can repair a broken arm but not very often a broken head. Always buy the best you can afford, with an ACU gold stamp if possible - and never ever use a second hand one. Simples. |
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2009 17:56:43 GMT
It's the same with hard hats on construction sites. Once you drop them they're no good. And if you're like me and occasionally kick them up and down the site when things aren't going well, they're completely knackered.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2009 18:52:00 GMT
So do riders replace their helmets EVERY time they have a fall and knock their head? i didnt think so  |
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Post by hizzy on Feb 23, 2009 19:03:01 GMT
So do riders replace their helmets EVERY time they have a fall and knock their head? i didnt think so Sorry, but professional riders will, and especially if they are aware the helmet has had a big knock they would not use it again. If they don't they need their head examined. (Pun Intended.. ;D) Like I said: You have only have one head and its non negotiable really... Simples. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2009 19:05:31 GMT
Well i have a oneal helmet UNUSED  |
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