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MTBs.................i need help

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K_9
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what helmet do you bikers wear?
Apr 20 2007 7:57PM
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bkjumpr
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661 full bravo carbon.

Giro Havoc.
if you are looking for a full face helmet sicklines.com does really good reviews and has reviewed a couple.
Apr 20 2007 8:00PM
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K_9
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do i need a full face if im just begining?
Apr 20 2007 8:04PM
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VT_scratch
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full face p rnot. full face get a giro remedy - skate style ... get a protec.
Apr 20 2007 8:07PM
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K_9
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p rnot? what about Giro Flak/Remidy or the Bell Faction/Bellistic or Bern Baker?
Apr 20 2007 8:11PM
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4ReeL_
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full face=pussy
Apr 20 2007 8:11PM
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AndrewZ
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i've got a 661 mullet(cheap and tough), and a Bell Bellistic (fullface) which is real nice but i only wear for downhill or big hits, and i've got a trek something (for xc, it doesn't see much action), I like all my helmets and they are all pretty afforable...and you would probably be fine with a non full face skate style helmet unless you plan on going real big or racing downhill.
Apr 20 2007 8:15PM
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AndrewZ
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I've never ridden with the Flak, Faction, or Baker. The Remedy just seems too big and bulky for me(even for a fullface)...the Faction would probably be real good for you, cheap and a good helmet, i actually almost got one last summer.
Apr 20 2007 8:24PM
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meggles
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giro xen..matte black.. loooove it

Apr 20 2007 8:32PM
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K_9
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i want do try every thing is there one that is the best 4 everythin?
Apr 20 2007 8:51PM
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UNREAL
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pro tec skid lid and troy lee designs razor carbon 06
Apr 20 2007 9:01PM
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K_9
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im on a 130 Budget
Apr 20 2007 9:13PM
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Petey.
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Giro has some nice ones out this year

get one that is completely smooth on the top and covers the back of your head, basically a BMX helmet, but they got it for mtn bikin also, they're comfy and really efficient
Apr 20 2007 9:20PM
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XtSurfMogulXt
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Why has no one asked what kind of riding you do?

I suppose we're assuming the because this is ns you do dh or fr?
Apr 20 2007 9:31PM
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K_9
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well im just starting and i want to try everyting
Apr 20 2007 9:36PM
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AndrewZ
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for that you could get a decent skate lid and a full face but i'd start with no full face and then you can always get one later...look at the protec ones, the 661 dirt lid, the bell faction, or the giro flak...just go around to some local shops, try them all on and see what you like the best.
Apr 20 2007 9:42PM
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K_9
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so beetween Giro Flak Giro Remedy And Bell well the skat one which should i get?
Apr 20 2007 9:44PM
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K_9
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bump
Apr 20 2007 11:10PM
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K_9
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bump
Apr 20 2007 11:38PM
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UNREAL
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protec lid or a flak,, no remedy
Apr 20 2007 11:46PM
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K_9
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why?
Apr 20 2007 11:47PM
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K_9
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bupy
Apr 21 2007 12:52AM
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bkjumpr
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fuck you, i had a weekend in the hospital, 150 stitches, subdural hematoma ( my brain was bleeding almost needed brain surgery) because i didnt have a full face.
Apr 21 2007 4:05AM
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bkjumpr
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my friend just got a remedy, it seemed big but really nice padding, and looked pretty good other than being big. For a lower price i recomend that as a fullface.
Apr 21 2007 4:07AM
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eyes.a.fire
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remedy are the shit, they are super light and pretty cheap compared to othere helmets. most def get a fuul face though, ive seen some pretty gross shit with faces being torn up. but if not, get a protec skate.
Apr 21 2007 10:44AM
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XtSurfMogulXt
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You don't need a full face if you aren't doing serious shit though, and since your just beginning, I'm thinking that might not be the case. Unless you've got the balls to start huckin stuff immediately. I don't.
Apr 21 2007 12:56PM
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