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The best helmet for you is one that you can afford, that fits, and that you'll wear every time you get on the motorcycle. A Snell and DOT rated helmet is just as safe as a one ... but not as comfortable on long trips. Just because a helmet isn't required in your state, don't assume that the laws of physics are any different. Get a good helmet and wear it always.

AnswerI always buy the best helmet I can, and only those that are certified for Race Track use as well, you cant put a price on your head. Living in Europe, I always buy "ACU Gold" stickered helmets, certified for racing.

If only I could afford an Arai, I would get one, so what if they're from ?350/470? or more, they have the toughest testing per batch of helmets, than any other helmet manufacturer. MotoGP, F1 & Indy Cart Racers use Arai (or Craft - but they're not road legal over here)

P.S. I don't work for Arai, I just want one.....

AnswerThe answer to this question is pretty easy... Is your head worth 24 dollars or is it worth 250 dollars?

My suggestion on buying a helmet is buy one that fits comfortable for you. I would also suggest buying two or more helmets.

One: Buy a full faced helmet. Upside: it cuts down on outside noise and provided the best protection during an accident Downside: They can be very hot in the summer and heavy during long rides.

Two: Buy a half faced helmet. Upside: They provide a level of protection but not as much protection as a full faced helmet. They are cooler in hot weather and if you wear glasses like I do it is easier to put them on. Downside: They don't offer much protection for your face in you are in accident. For long rides you can have problems with your hearing.

Three: Flip front is a very good helmet Upside:provides more protection then a half face and are more comfortable in hot weather. Since you can lift it while waiting for red lights or other long stops. Downside: They can be more noisy and cost more then full face or half faced helmets.

AnswerDon't lust after an expensive helmet (Schuberth S1 Carbon= £750-£800 ), get the one that fits properly and has all the right safety stickers(kite mark and ACU Gold). A full face will protect your jaw and chin. Flip front are great if you are going in and out of checkpoints or working as a courier/riding instructor, but they are more noisy than a full face. More mechanics=more noise. Never use a helmet that has gone past it's replacement date.
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Wide range of helmets are available between $175 and $300, and they come with a higher assurance than the cheaper ones. Helmets are also available in the $500-$700 range for ambitious motorcyclists.

Sometimes you can find great comparison sites that group helmets by use, budget, types, etc. You may get a good idea from one of these sites.

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You should be able to pick up a decent road bike helmet for about $30-$55. I wear a nice black helmet from BELL; lots of vents, and pretty lightweight, it cost me $49.

Other styles might set you back more or less. If you're looking for a performance helmet; e.g really lightweight or very aerodynamic you might be looking at $100 +

If you go for the casual 'Skateboarding' bucket helmet you'll probably be looking around $20.

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Full face helmets offer the most protection. So a full face helmet that has been certified by as many testing and certification organizations as possible would be the best choice. Certifications vary by country, for helmets in the U.S. you would look for DOT (Dept. of Transportation) as a minimum with more advanced certifications being offered by organizations such as Snell (M2005 or M2010). Often the certification will be indicated on the exterior of the helmet.

There are many choices when it comes to brands and styles, but the top end of the helmet industry is represented by brands such as Arai and Shoei. These brands can be quite expensive, and excellent quality may still be found in models offered by less costly manufacturers such as ICON, AGV, Bell, Kali, and HJC.

Below those mentioned above are countless entry level brands that offer inexpensive models, including some that meet modern certification standards. Where many of these low cost helmets will be problematic is in the strength of the visor system, low quality lenses, high internal noise level, and more weight. Examples of these brands would be KBC, FX, Scorpion, ZR1, and Vega.

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Can be almost anything, from a 30 USD noname(but still tested and approved) to 200 USD for a full face DH helmet.

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Helmets cost starts from 18 US $ in Philippines.

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Between 0 and 100

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