A local (John - Cerebite) said that my helmet(s) were both crap because they were lined with EPS. Well, not crap, but once I drop it I need to replace.

I have three ARAI motorcycle helmets at home so I understand the importance of "one use helmet" when you go airborne.

I have been looking at many different helmets with a goal of making John happy (and myself second...hehehe)

So, with that said...the Petzl Vertex Vent has no EPS. It looks very similar to a hard hat.

What do you think of it?

http://www.petzl.com/us/pro/verticality/helmets/comfortable-...

It does look quite similar to a hard hat. I have a hard hat and find it pretty hot, uncomfy and sweaty to work in. Would I buggy with it? er....no. I'd rather use my motorcycle helmet.
But my buggy helmet is a sixsixone dirt lid - six six one helmets Some guys like the full face bmx types but I prefer an open face helmet. Sure, if I hit it hard enough then I should replace it...but I'm not planning on doing that too often. Softer impacts shouldn't unduly stress the helmet.

Full face or open face? ok, in my dirt lid, my teeth and jaw are vulnerable. If I wear a bmx type lid, then if I get dragged face down, the visor may plow into the sand. Chin guards have also been known to cause injury. All have their respective pros and cons. Still, any helmet is a lot safer than none.

Looks like a roller derby lid...

The appeal of this one is the massive vents that are able to be opened. Plus. it allows a eyemask and light that clips on. Great for late night nude buggy runs...away from the laughing crowd.

I have an ARAI XD motocross helmet. I will probably bring that to NABX as well.

Paul, I Nd many others are using triple 8s or the six six ones as they are "skate" style with foam rather than styren and can therefor take multiple hits. That looks like a great helmet but probably not as economical as the skate helmets.

I have seen/ heard arguments from both sides of the open face/ full face discussion and so far have come down on the open face side of the fence, mostly for ventilation reasons.

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Originally posted by John Holgate If I wear a bmx type lid, then if I get dragged face down, the visor may plow into the sand.

If you are worried about the visor, you can always remove it entirely, trim it so that it's not quite such a duck bill, or remove the screws and reattach it with 3M Duolock.

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by Cerebite I have seen/ heard arguments from both sides of the open face/ full face discussion and so far have come down on the open face side of the fence, mostly for ventilation reasons.

Not always mutually exclusive....

Klim F4 .... total of 41 cooling vents :shocked2: Includes a spare visor, spiffy bag, separate WindBloc liner and breath deflector for cold weather riding.





ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by cheezycheese I always thought 'Klim' was something you drink...

It's better when "Klim" is someone you listen to:








:P

Thread veer complete.... let's hitch up the cats to the sled and head down to the tavern.



ATB,
Sam

The Petzl is more for Search and Rescue, and was designed for that than anything else. Not to dismiss the "helmet" issue, a helmet is a helmet. Whether it is for motocross, grand prix, skateboarding, paragliding, or what ever, don't go out without a helmet.
I used to use a full face motocross helmet with the chin guard until I had the chin guard pressed into my chest and bust 2 ribs and punctured and collapsed my left lung when I was hurt.
Now I wear a skateboard style. It is all personal preference and how you want to look and what you think before you crash.
Wear what you want, after the crash you will more than likely change your helmet view.:shocked2:

In all reality, I dont need a helmet for anything other than flipping the buggy or crashing into someone or something. Being pulled out of the bug, experiencing an OBE, will not happen again. (this should bring on a few comments) I still wear a helmet.

Not sure how all the helmets you ar talking about are rated, but force = mass x acceleration. The longer you can take to decelerate your head when it hits something, the lower the force transmitted. And the more area you can spread that force over, the lower the pressure.

Don't know as there is a bike helmet or cycle helmet on the market yet that I'd trust my head to that uses elastic foam or just load dispersing straps.

krumly