I've been browsin around the helmets, and I've come across BELL. I know they were big back in the day, but they kinda stepped out for a little bit. The most I heard from them were the bicycle helmets. ??? Then I hear that they're starting to sponsor car racers (true?). Then I hear that they've started to sponsor bike riders! Then I start seeing their stuff flood the market...and I have to admit, some of their stuff looks good. Especially the Star and RS-1 series.
Now what I'm particularly after is the safety aspect. I know they're DOT and SNELL certified, but I'd like to know a bit more. How well do they/would they hold up in a crash? Would they transfer an unhealthy amount of G's around the noggin? The prices on some of their lower end products are nice too...and they look pretty sharp!
I'm planning on getting a lid for the mouse to replace her old Icon Alliance, and she seems to be taking a particular liking to these. Now if these are what she wants, then I'll get 'em for her no prob...but I worry about the safety factor. I'm rockin a Rubatone Airframe right now, with the semi-new Airframe Manic on the horizon (I've always loved that graphic)...and if the BELL gets enough votes, it looks like I'll be rockin one of those too. I have to admit that after lookin at them, I kinda like them too. Something about the shape just really appeals to me...not to mention the graphics aren't too bad either.
So...talk to me, please. Whatcha folks think? TIA!
paul
Now what I'm particularly after is the safety aspect. I know they're DOT and SNELL certified, but I'd like to know a bit more. How well do they/would they hold up in a crash? Would they transfer an unhealthy amount of G's around the noggin? The prices on some of their lower end products are nice too...and they look pretty sharp!
I'm planning on getting a lid for the mouse to replace her old Icon Alliance, and she seems to be taking a particular liking to these. Now if these are what she wants, then I'll get 'em for her no prob...but I worry about the safety factor. I'm rockin a Rubatone Airframe right now, with the semi-new Airframe Manic on the horizon (I've always loved that graphic)...and if the BELL gets enough votes, it looks like I'll be rockin one of those too. I have to admit that after lookin at them, I kinda like them too. Something about the shape just really appeals to me...not to mention the graphics aren't too bad either.
So...talk to me, please. Whatcha folks think? TIA!
paul