[Techninja]

Took a Major step towards the good today and bought the first Bike Helmet I have ever owned or even worn ( Been riding bikes since I was 8 and am am 28 ). I bought a Schwinn helmet from Walmart to get started as a Friend is taking me out to a trail he knows of in the Wichita Mountains this week and we'd prefer I not crash and break one of the rocks ( damaging a wildlife refuge is a crime lol )
What I'd like to know is your preference for helmets and if theres any brand I might need to stay away from. The one I have is only to get started and I know eventually I would need a better one and just want to know what I need to look for in one.

[Farnsworth]

Helmets are sort of a hot topic considering a lot of us don't even use them. I understand not wanting to mess nature up. Did you wipe out on the trail?

[chh55]

Welcome to the exclusive club of smart people! The subject has drawn a lot of attention here and one would assume that everyone would be in favor of helmets but surprisingly a lot of people are not convinced of the need. We even have a full feathered MD who calls them bicycle hats!
Anyway there is a huge price difference between cheap ones and expensive ones but the materials and construction are all about the same (more or less). The higher priced ones just seem to be slightly lighter and a more fitting features. I opted for the GIRO Atmos which at the time was one of the highest priced helmets on the market. I happen to be wearing it in my avatar photo to the left. It has a couple little strips of carbonfiber glued in here and there. Anyway it fit me well and that's important.
Of course a helmet must be endorsed by whatever government approved testing agency.
I hope you never need to find out how well it works!

[funetical]

I'm back and forth on it. I wear it now more than ever, but that's just to minimalize whatever damage I receive. After I got hit I got more religious about it then less. Like I said I wear it in phases.

[Smiley]

I have a Giro, you just need to try them on and see what fits you the best. Protect your brain, it's the only one you have. To me it is a no brainer.

[Techninja]

Thanks for the info The one I picked up was the one that fit best at the store. Figured that was a plus lol . Didn't crash yet goin on the trail tommorrow and Didn't want to take a chance. Another question I have is the straps is there any that have a different strap than just under the chin. I have an odd thing bout things around my neck and the strap just under my chin bugs me but I endured it cause I know I need it

[hophead]

Bike helmets are a good thing. I can't say as I always wear one, but I do on road rides and mtn bike rides. Running to the store, bar, or to get sushi, usually not.

I have had my noggin saved on numerous occasions by my brain bucket. Just last summer I crashed really hard on my head on a DH run at Winter Park. I'm sure that without a helmet, I would have gotten a concussion or worse.

[funetical]

Originally Posted by Techninja

Thanks for the info The one I picked up was the one that fit best at the store. Figured that was a plus lol . Didn't crash yet goin on the trail tommorrow and Didn't want to take a chance. Another question I have is the straps is there any that have a different strap than just under the chin. I have an odd thing bout things around my neck and the strap just under my chin bugs me but I endured it cause I know I need it

My wife is the same way. I don't know, I can tell you I've looked and haven't found anything but then that there might be a million dollar idea.

[fleeter]

I wear a helmet... but that's just so I have an excuse not to do my hair in the morning before I head out to work... just lazy that's all.

[funetical]

Fleeter you should just shave your head then you wouldn't have to explain it to any one.