I know this is difficult but I am now looking for the next Trail riding Helmet
I ave been impressed by the open face trials helmets with flip visors used by my riding buddies on the Coast to Coast.
I am not happy with my full face enduro helmet helmet which was bought for protection and value for money rather than usability.
• I can’t talk to other oncoming trail users
• I can’t see other riders faces to understand what they are saying
• I don’t like the black colour – preferring white.
I progress with my riding and the road risks become more understood - I am willing to sacrifice protection for usability.
My thinking is talking to other users through open face helmets is in certainly during good weather riding and is paramount in sustainable riding.
Keith Dobson who has earlier this year offered me & the TRF thought leadership here and will be writing the
Sustainability part of the communications plan & member benefits.
http://trf.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=17260&hilit=+communications&sid=3e83d5250bcf3042a0a72c32f587c871 He has proposed in his words;
Givi HPS X.01, my helmet of choice.
Has a peak for shading your eyes when you emerge from the undergrowth into the bright sunlight.
Sun visor.
Face shield.
removeable / Attachable Darth Vader chin piece for long rides to and from the trails.Attachment:
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I also like the Hebo Zone 3 that is half the weight and half the price - but misses out on the removable chin piece and sunvisor and integrated bluetooth capability.
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Currently I will probably get both the Hebo for summer trail riding riding and the Givi for winter & bike bike trail riding.
Whatever it is I will want to have it TRF liveried to
identify myself as a TRF rider.
Any other suggestions before I start shopping?
You not worried about getting whacked in the face by branches in that Hebo? Loads of it around this time of year where I am.