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JFax:
I've realised that I almost exclusively ride large bowls and vert now. This has made me reconsider my preferred safety gear, as I previously only rode padless and with a standard "dirt-style" bmx helmet. I am considering getting a full-face helmet now, but am unsure of what to look for. I have so far mostly been looking for design and price, but perhaps its more to it.
Are any of you guys riding one, or have experience with them? Any experience and tip?
How heavily should weight of the helmet play as a parameter, is it tiring in the long run or barely noticable?

hugh.:
I have a Troy Lee Designs SE3 that I use on my downhill bike. Ive been thinking of wearing it.on my BMX too. I just feel so much safer . Chain reaction cycles had them.for €200 reduced from.nearly €600

milhous:
I only use a full face when racing. Currently using a Giro Remedy helmet that I picked up cheap. It is decently light and not too bulky. I prefer lighter helmets with a shell size that does not make my head look a mushroom.
I will probably switch to a Troy Lee or Fly carbon next year (only if I can pick one up reasonably priced this winter).

Best bet is to go to a shop that carries helmets and try some on. This will make sure you are comfortable and it fits properly.

JFax:
Thanks guys. But Im more wondering about things I should consider that I havent thought of. Like weight, I will probably knock weight off as a not so important factor, but I am afraif that it will get annoying after riding with it for a full session. Whats your thoughts?

tecnic1:
I rode a Pro-Tec shovelhead 2 for a few months after I fucked my face up last year, and I had a few observations.

(1) I'm not at all claustrophobic (I was stationed on a submarine a few years ago), but it took a long time to get used to that helmet.  I felt like I couldn't breath, and my breathing rate was through the roof.  It could have been the lack of airflow to my face or something, but I was getting this shortness of breath feeling and it made me freak out a bit.

(2) On that particular helmet, the chin bar was right where I wanted to look to spot my landings.  I eventually got used to it for the most part, but every once in awhile, I would be in the air trying to find my spot, and all I saw was chin bar.

This was all riding bowls and modular park.

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