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Mountain Bikers i need yer help

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K_9
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im just starting and i need a helmet so please give me some sugestions
Apr 20 2007 7:59PM
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skinnylove
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um are you doing freeride, street/djing or what?
Apr 20 2007 8:09PM
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K_9
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well im not sure i want to try it all
Apr 20 2007 8:44PM
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PeteyG
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Specialized makes good fullface helmets for reasonable prices. Also bell makes cheap ones and azonic does too. If you wanna go top of line, troy lee designs and 661 make carbon fiber fullfaces helmets that are sick. I have a specialized and I love it. If your doin street, you may wanna just get a reg helmet not fullface
Apr 20 2007 8:50PM
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K_9
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what about Giro Flak/Remidy or the Bell Faction/Bellistic or Bern Baker?
Apr 20 2007 8:54PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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baker = no no unless your just doin street and stuff i guess
Apr 20 2007 8:58PM
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K_9
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ok so Bern Out
Apr 20 2007 8:58PM
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quattro179
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giro xen

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&partNumber=695331&cm_mmc=ad_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-na
Apr 20 2007 9:04PM
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skinnylove
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the giro full faces are sick too.
Apr 20 2007 9:07PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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not bad but you could get a full face for that price
Apr 20 2007 9:09PM
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K_9
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so what would the best be.im also on a 130 budget
Apr 20 2007 9:14PM
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skinnylove
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a bell or something like that. unless u want a half shell get a really nice one of those.
Apr 20 2007 9:26PM
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K_9
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whats a half shell?
Apr 20 2007 9:28PM
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jca
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http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442588091&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693161&bmUID=1177118802577
i have this helmet in baby blue. its really comfy and protective and only 20CAD
Apr 20 2007 9:37PM
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K_9
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Beetwee Giro Remedy Giro Flak And Bell skate helmet wich on should i get?
Apr 20 2007 9:46PM
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poofartpee
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i love giro...bell makes some good stuff too
Apr 20 2007 9:48PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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depends on between street and downhill! for all over get a full face, if your just doin street get a skate helmet
Apr 20 2007 10:06PM
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five4ty
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For 130, why not get a cheap full face and skate helmet? One for real mountain riding, the other for street and DJ's. Bell full faces can be had for 55 (can) and skate-style lids for street are 40 ish.
Apr 20 2007 10:37PM
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K_9
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im mostly just gonna be on trails so would a full face be my best bet?
Apr 20 2007 11:09PM
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HEYLADY
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yeah go with a carbon. i have a carbon giro and a full face troy lee designs
Apr 20 2007 11:24PM
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K_9
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what carbon?
Apr 20 2007 11:38PM
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K_9
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which one minus the baker?
Apr 20 2007 11:49PM
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K_9
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jahmon
Apr 21 2007 12:52AM
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skinnylove
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i have the exact same one. sick color and so comfy and soooo cheap.
Apr 21 2007 2:07AM
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Troop801
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You don't need a fullface if you are just starting. Ull look like a toooool. Mouthguards do just fine
Apr 21 2007 4:51AM
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AttitashSkier
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im pretty happy with my 661 full face
Apr 21 2007 7:48AM
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-Mugatu
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i got a fox rampage and i love it, it was only 119 too!
Apr 21 2007 8:56PM
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K_9
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Apr 21 2007 9:02PM
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titsLOL
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remedy looks dope, i have the bellistic and dig it.
Apr 22 2007 12:09AM
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ilikeplants
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I have a 661 Carbon Full Face that I don't use anymore. I'll sell for $50 plus whatever shipping is. It has a few scratches on it but nothing that affects the helmets protection ability.

Its the Pro Bravo Carbon but from 2005/2006.

I can send you some pictures if you want. Email me if you want it, dirty.phish@gmail.com
Apr 22 2007 1:31PM
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five4ty
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As a final comment, since you only want a full face.

Just get any full-face helmet from bell, 661 or Giro for around $100. Try them all on in store, since they all have varied fits for different sized heads.

You DO NOT WANT NOR NEED anything really above the $100 price point since you're just starting. My first helmets were physically destroyed after a season or two when I was learning, so there was no point in getting anything carbon or relatively pricey - especially a Troy lee designs. Now that I've been riding for 6 years or so, I'm far more skilled and can keep a pretty helmet like my D2 in shape for many seasons.

IN summary: Your first helmet should be cheap and expendable for it's going to put to use often and continually on the trails. Only later, when you progress, should you reward yourself with nicer helmets.
Apr 22 2007 2:43PM
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powfoka
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GIRO remedy...
Apr 22 2007 3:15PM
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