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hey lads. im after a new helmet. 300-500 range. any suggestions?? cheers rata

Fox V3

M2R, either the X2.5 @ $199 or X3 @ $250. Been very happy with mine on fit and finish. Haven't tested impact strength too much though.

Fox V3 running out 2010 stock now can get a bargain .

I've had my AXO carbon Fibre Helmet for 9 Years ($899 i think i paid) best helmet made back then, and super light. AXO don't make them anymore, so i had a look at the Fox & Thor carbon fibre helmets, the Thor is way too big, but the Fox is smaller and better looking.
Price: Fox V3 Carbon Quoted $549.00.on the Web $499.95
Remember: If you think your Heads work $300.00 buy a Cheap Helmet.
If you think your Heads Worth the $499.95 - $549.00, buy the Better one.

OK done a bit more homework, there's only 2 colours White/carbon and clear carbon with Monster Graphics.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7a8nuR_ZF0

NEW SHOIE FROM THE STATES  $500 LANDED
THEY ARE $1100 IN THE STORES HERE

Ok Dave, Now howabout some site info Please??

it dont matter what anyone else thinks cause we all got different shape heads. Go to a bike shop and put them all on to see how they feel. that said i have a fox v3 large which felt good in the shop but now have to buy a medium liner for cause it gets loose after a while

James is right..

Try what fits then select the color that you like

btosports.com
locox.com

you can pick up som runouts with bto at the moment

you can also try www.lytleracinggroup.com ive brought several things from them, very happy with the service and price           PS go to search tab,type in helmets ,go to page 4 ,check out troyleedesign carbon fibre pub helmet awsome

Although, I like many others prefer to purchase the best quality helmets from overseas, due to them often being 40% or more, less in price, they will not come with an Australian standards sticker on them, so you can be fined for using one, and could even get a knock back from TAC on a claim, so be aware of the risks before purchasing. After working in the motor cycle helmet industry for a few years I new the quality of helmet which I purchased, was well above the Australian standards anyway, so I was happy to go with common sense approuch, but it is your call. Will 

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fox-2010-V3-Helmet-Type-O-Negative-Blue-Yellow-/330454068476?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&hash=item4cf098ecfc

thanks heaps for all the replies..i went and tryed on everything..

quiet funny actually..most the shops didnt want to sell me a fox v3 carbon..apparently coz some dude died wearing one it has dampened the hype. when he landed the helmet just smashed like glass.then again landing on your head from a 80ft jump probably would do that..

after trying alot on i went with a "troy lee design air".it felt very comfy and i looked so sexy  :)

helmet + quick strap + goggles = $460. rocked up with $500 so had change for a coffee and burger on the way home..

hey peter r...i love your avatar,,,are they twins with beanies on??

what??

Who told u that you looked sexxy

For what it's worth now that you've bought your helmet, my next helmet will be an Airoh helmet.
Like people on here have already said you get what you pay for, and it might not have an Australian standard sticker but the quality and protection is unbeatable. There is a reason why 90% of European Motocross riders wear them.
You can see them at thehellteam.com.au

So here it is !!!
I also purchased New Scott Goggles, with Nose piece  "No Sweat XI / MX" and a New Quick Strap, and a Pair of O'Neal pro super long Sox. Tried on a new Pair of sidi's but im still thinking about them.
I tried on quite a few but this fitted and felt the best on, it's about time i lashed out on some new gear.
It might even make me into a Clubman rider, but i doubt it, i could never be that gooda rider.. ;D :o

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac22/Berg2/Picture7.jpg)

You'd wonna be a good rider to wear something as GAY as that Helmet!!!!

i tryed the exact helmet on today peter..but it didnt fit as nice as the "tld air")..

It Just Depends on how fat you head is, i know someone with a Fat head, we call him Meathead.

in my old m2r helmet i was a xl.

in the fox v3 carbon ,they dont make xl size but you have to buy the pads to make it a xl or a xxl($60)extra..

in the TLD air i was  xl..

You do have a BIG head, i'm a Medium.

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss72/ratfink711/11AIR_Helmet_pulse_blu.jpg)

this is what i gots...kinda BERG colors

im tall aswell... ;D sorta in proportion..i just love anything wrapped in pasty

Agreed!!

I just checked my Aussie bought Fox V2 and all it has is a
AS/NZS 1698 sticker on it. Soo. Does this mean?
1: All Fox V2 (for eg.)helmets would be ok regardless of where you bought it?
2: Price doesn't really come into it as they all pass the same Australian standard?
3: Do expensive brands like Shoei have a smaller fail rate
when it comes to testing?
Just curious......

If there is no AS/NZS1698 sticker you will still be covered by TAC but may not be eligible for loss of earnings payments. Legally you do not comply with requirements for a helmet for use on road so you could be fined.

All Fox V2 helmets are most probably off the same production line, but it is not guaranteed. If you don't know the source then you don't know what you really get. Remember that a lot of companies exist just making copies of other peoples stuff.

The Aus standard has some tests that others don't, not necessarily making it a better standard but means some helmets are not imported as they are unlikely to sell enough to cover costs of Aus tests required. There is also a requirement to test a sample from each batch that comes in, not just some samples at the start.

The Aus standard sets the minimum standard to be met, many helmets will exceed the minimum. It is based on structural strength and energy absorbtion criteria, not looks, comfort or noise. So price alone will not set how much above the minimum standard a helmet passes by. The testing also has more pass/fail criteria than a measure of how much a helmet exceeds the standard.

There are other helmet standards, such as Snell, which set some higher criteria designed at race type situations or more extreme use. These are additional too rather than instead of the Aus standard. It is possible a helmet that passes Aus standard will not pass the Snell or other criteria. So that is something you can use in the purchase decision.

For me, I get a helmet one or two seasons old, they are usually heavily discounted to clear. I plan on replacing the helmet every 1-2 years so go for mid price at around $200-$300. Not being the best rider I hit the ground every now and then and over time that destroys the helmet function without appearing to be damaged.

My road helmet on the other hand was about $500 and is now due to be replaced, but that was bought with the intent of running around a track at over 200 km/h, not just tooling around on public roads at 100 km/h.

It would be really nice if the helmets come with a specs sheet, so you could see how much better than the standards they are.

It's like a Daewoo yeah they pass adr rules but they are still poo.