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helmet decision?

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Topic: helmet decision?

Posted By: nelsonwoods
Subject: helmet decision?
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 5:48pm

In the market for a new helmet and I'm looking at the Predator Lee and the Shred Ready Standard Full Face helmets. Does anyone already have either of these? Pros and cons to each? Looking at these two as to not completely empty my wallet. Thanks for any info.

Nelson

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Posted By: rainpaddle
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 6:06pm

Nelson

The Shredready is a decent helmet. My wife uses one.My mallet is a bit big, so I use a Sweet Fullface. Make sure you try it on and see that you can get a winter skull cap on underneath for rolling.

Rob

Posted By: Scott_H
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 8:42pm

I have the Shred Ready - worked fine, but never could seem to get the fit right - definitely try it on first. Ended up going with the Sweet Fullface after a season. Wear that almost all time since it fits so well.

WRSI makes a full face that is probably easy on the wallet too.

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Posted By: mokelumnekid
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 12:05am

I have the Shred Ready full face, I believe it only comes in one size. Works great BUT I have a small head and even then it is tight to get it on, but fits great once on my head. Def got to try one on before buying just to see if it fits okay.

Posted By: jwcook
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 7:08am

Make sure you try them on. My head is on the smaller side of SR's sizing range. It never fit snug without really ratcheting it down and even then.... It always felt lose even after spending hours trying to adjust it. I tried on a sweet FF, it fit me like a glove out of the box, and saving money went out the window. Just make sure it fits great, if it does, awesome! If not find one that is comfortable and right for you. The predators look nice, but I didn't like the fact there isn't any kind of opening near the ears, it's already hard to hear people with a full face on in the first place.

Posted By: Carter_M
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 7:35am

I have a Predator full face that I'd sell for $150- I haven't used it at all but I find it very comfortable. You could at least try it on and see how it fits... However, I live in Bellingham.

Posted By: water wacko
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 7:59am

Check the coverage around the base of the skull, too. I have WRSI's Trident helmet and it IS the best fitting helmet I've ever owned. The thing doesn't move on my head. Even when I push it up, it settles right back in place. They have been fiddling with a full face version for a couple years now and the Moment will be on the shelf this spring or whenever your dealer orders one. Here's a side view pic I found. It's on facebook, so I don't know if you need an account. Might be on the boatertalk site, too. It's rumored to retail for $139. That's gotta be the cheapest full face on the market. I had a Sweet Full face back when they were cheap ($300). Fit great.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226008_10150276355103252_20812478251_7564277_8143595_n.jpg

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Posted By: nelsonwoods
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 8:45am

thanks for all the tips. im in montana right now and there are no dealers around here that i can find. so im gonna swing through leavenworth on my way back and go to leavenworth mountain sports. i think they have the sr full face there i can try on. thanks again.

nelson

Posted By: brig
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2011 at 7:07pm

If you can't find one that fits well or is comfortable, you can always go with an FNA....my wife and I both have them and love them. Outfitting takes some time but once it's dialed it's perfect. We have the Xstream with bar +$20 when I bought mine.

http://www.fnaheadgear.com/

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Posted By: nelsonwoods
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2011 at 7:56am

thanks for the link. i got the shred ready standard. took some time but i think i got it to fit good with and without the head heater

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