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 Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:21 pm |
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Hi I am looking for a new helmet for riding around town and some trail rides. The dual sport helmet style looks pretty cool, but I think the main advantage is that you can use goggles with the helmet and still close the visor. I am also interested in a street type helmet with the internal sun visor that retracts. I am wondering if most of you guys wear goggles when you ride trails or not. My question is should I get a dual sport or street helmet? Any specific recommends appreciated. Budget around $300.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:44 pm |
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I have like 4 different helmets
If I'm just doing dirt trails I wear my motorcross helmet and goggles
If I'm burning around gravel and dirt roads I use my dual sport helmet
If I'm going on the highway I use my street helmet
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:34 pm |
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Nice, but I am only getting one for now. Fly or afx DS helmet or a icon airframe or similar. Icon doesn't have the sunshade,but might be a better helmet? Just shopping right now.
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:00 am |
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Icon variant is another option. Not all goggles fit well inside it though.
And I don't think any DS helmets let you actually close the visor with goggles on.
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:23 am |
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Yes the Icon Varient does look like a nice option. I am heading down to Minot next week for some R&R and plan to look at the bike shops there, maybe try on some helmets for fit. I am leaning toward the AFX DS-39, it's fairly cheap and I could buy some nice goggles with the savings. It might be a good place to start. Reviews are pretty good for that helmet, the Fly and MSR DS helmets are roughly the same thing.
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calltrex
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:14 pm |
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hudler
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:50 pm |
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Nice helmet! I think I will try on some different styles and makes to see what feels right. I am limited in Moose Jaw, but heading south to Minot/Bismarck for afew days next week. I will check them out down there.
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hudler
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:26 pm |
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Found a Icon Varient helmet online for a great price so I ordered one up. Its the silver Salvo, should be a great helmet for the type of riding I plan to do. I tried on an Icon Airframe while I was in Minot and it felt real nice so I hope the fit is similar with the Varient. They had the Varient in Minot, in High Vis Yellow, but only one size and it was too large. (XXL) Cool helmet!!
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:47 pm |
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I would be scared to get a helmet online
Don't know. It will fit
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:02 pm |
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I am a bit worried about it, I did wear the Icon Airframe in L and it fit perfect. I got a great deal on the helmet so if it doesn't fit perfect I can always pass the deal along to someone who fits it better. $260ish total, tax, duty, shipping. Not too bad, but better if it fits...lol. 
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