ADVICE WANTED: Full Face Helmets

Furious · 07-19-2004, 02:27 AM

So IFO notices some surface cracks in my 2001 661 Full Bravo... and now my wife says I'm banned from riding unless I buy a new helmet..... so if you guys have input on any of the following, posting it soon would be greatly appreciated (I don't think my Telluride helmet is appropriate for Whistler)

Here's what I'm looking at:

661 Full Bravo 2 $153
http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2520

661 Full Bravo Carbon $153/$223
http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2535

661 Full Bravo Comp $103
http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2540

Giro MadMax II $140
http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemmatrix.asp?ic=HL-GIR-MadM2

Does carbon fibre make a real difference over regular helmets?

Trini-dad72 · 07-19-2004, 03:13 AM

You have to try them all on, and see which one fits your melon the best. All helmets are made to different headz, and so fit is crucial, to get the comfort and stability that you'll need.

I have the Mad Max II personally, and I love it. I also like longish moto style visors.

Zedbra · 07-19-2004, 03:24 AM

Yup, it's all about fit. I can't get a 661 onto my large melon - and persionally I don't think carbon fibre helmuts are all that great. If you are cracking regular buckets, the carbon fibre one would have been long gone

Rampager · 07-19-2004, 03:41 AM

I have a madmax, and i love it. My head is massive and its the only kind that would fit me, mind you, i dont like it just because it fits me, its a real sweet helmet.

Remember, you get what you pay for.

Ralph Wiggum · 07-19-2004, 04:29 AM

i have the 661 full comp and it has been working out well for me
i just hate the straps because im retarded and it takes me a while to do them up

Nelson · 07-19-2004, 04:32 AM

Go to a bike shop, then close your eyes and ask a sales person to hand you every helmet they have in your size. When you find the one that fits best, buy it; No matter the color, price or brand it is.

IH8XC · 07-19-2004, 04:33 AM

i have a madmax too. i really like it. it fit me better than the bravo's. i like the designs too

Ralph Wiggum · 07-19-2004, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Airborne Ranger
Go to a bike shop, then close your eyes and ask a sales person to hand you every helmet they have in your size. When you find the one that fits best, buy it; No matter the color, price or brand it is.

wow i never thought of that
ill remember that for the next helmet i buy

pedalhound · 07-19-2004, 06:12 AM

I have tried on almost every full face and the madmax fits best but is still too small, what I do not understand is why they have small and medium...but no large...I mean what are the big boys soposed to do. 661's don't fit my head at all....presses against my forhead, and others are just crap...especially ridge. I have not tried a troy lee....but am scared too...bling, bling and my luck would be it would be the only helmet to fit my fat head. Bah, getting ticked off.

IFO · 07-19-2004, 06:23 AM

Furious if your happy with your current 661 FF's fit, then all the newer 661's should fit you the same way, at least in the given size u currently use...

the Comp helmet is a "lighter-duty" FF designed for DS/4X racing... u can feel its a flexier/lighter helmet compared to the Full bravo...

inshane · 07-19-2004, 08:08 AM

Get a madmax! They are very tuff!

Stay away from carbon.... stay farr farrrrr away!!!

07-19-2004, 02:27 AM	#1
Furious Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 512 Rep Power: 5630	ADVICE WANTED: Full Face Helmets So IFO notices some surface cracks in my 2001 661 Full Bravo... and now my wife says I'm banned from riding unless I buy a new helmet..... so if you guys have input on any of the following, posting it soon would be greatly appreciated (I don't think my Telluride helmet is appropriate for Whistler) Here's what I'm looking at: 661 Full Bravo 2 $153 http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2520 661 Full Bravo Carbon $153/$223 http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2535 661 Full Bravo Comp $103 http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HE2540 Giro MadMax II $140 http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemmatrix.asp?ic=HL-GIR-MadM2 Does carbon fibre make a real difference over regular helmets? __________________ All you need for riding is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.

07-19-2004, 03:13 AM	#2
Trini-dad72 Philosoraptor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver. Posts: 6,704 Rep Power: 234204	You have to try them all on, and see which one fits your melon the best. All helmets are made to different headz, and so fit is crucial, to get the comfort and stability that you'll need. I have the Mad Max II personally, and I love it. I also like longish moto style visors. __________________ http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct.php?product=20017 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaru72/

07-19-2004, 03:24 AM	#3
Zedbra Beer Shop Steward Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Squish Posts: 12,594 Rep Power: 21474849	Yup, it's all about fit. I can't get a 661 onto my large melon - and persionally I don't think carbon fibre helmuts are all that great. If you are cracking regular buckets, the carbon fibre one would have been long gone __________________ Squampton B Team

07-19-2004, 04:32 AM	#6
Nelson Click Click Click Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,587 Rep Power: 34177	Go to a bike shop, then close your eyes and ask a sales person to hand you every helmet they have in your size. When you find the one that fits best, buy it; No matter the color, price or brand it is. __________________ .

07-19-2004, 06:12 AM	#9
pedalhound Artist formerly known as mudpuppy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Victoria Posts: 9,115 Rep Power: 2725281	I have tried on almost every full face and the madmax fits best but is still too small, what I do not understand is why they have small and medium...but no large...I mean what are the big boys soposed to do. 661's don't fit my head at all....presses against my forhead, and others are just crap...especially ridge. I have not tried a troy lee....but am scared too...bling, bling and my luck would be it would be the only helmet to fit my fat head. Bah, getting ticked off. __________________ The Mountain Bike Life

07-19-2004, 03:41 AM	#4
Rampager Whistler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ladysmith Posts: 3,017 Rep Power: 83410	I have a madmax, and i love it. My head is massive and its the only kind that would fit me, mind you, i dont like it just because it fits me, its a real sweet helmet. Remember, you get what you pay for.

07-19-2004, 04:29 AM	#5
Ralph Wiggum Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: shilo Posts: 3,826 Rep Power: 4424586	i have the 661 full comp and it has been working out well for me i just hate the straps because im retarded and it takes me a while to do them up

07-19-2004, 04:33 AM	#7
IH8XC Burke Rider Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burke mt Posts: 321 Rep Power: 11	i have a madmax too. i really like it. it fit me better than the bravo's. i like the designs too

07-19-2004, 06:23 AM	#10
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,653 Rep Power: 4442274	Furious if your happy with your current 661 FF's fit, then all the newer 661's should fit you the same way, at least in the given size u currently use... the Comp helmet is a "lighter-duty" FF designed for DS/4X racing... u can feel its a flexier/lighter helmet compared to the Full bravo...

07-19-2004, 08:08 AM	#11
inshane nsmb legend Join Date: Nov 1986 Location: coquitlam Posts: 2,889 Rep Power: 137598	Get a madmax! They are very tuff! Stay away from carbon.... stay farr farrrrr away!!! __________________ superheros north shore bike shop

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