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assenvas · # 3 27-05-14, 13:34

Hi Mate,

there are plenty of options and as many prices. The first question is how much you are eager to spend? Second comes your head shape, different brands have slightly different shapes and a comfort helmet for one is not necessarily comfortable for another e.g. Arai tend to make more oval inner shape and Shoei more round. My suggestion to you will be (after you have answered to yourself the money question) to try before you buy.As a rule of thumb the tightest without being too sqeezy is the best. Again you should not feel pressing edges or bulges neither pressing on the forehead. The "tightness" should be gentle and even.
Another advise is: go for lighter. A good day in the saddle will put a lot a strain on your neck which might lead to headaches.
To your style question: Adventure type (looks like motocross helmet with visor) is a good option and here probably you have to main players - Arai Tour X and Shoei with DS (dual sport) + many others with pretty good quality.
The second type is the "flip up" however those helmets tend to be heavier due to locking mechanism.
Go to your bike shop see the options, do your research and get the one you feel the best in. Take advice but do not rely on advises check before you throw your hard earned on the counter.

Enjoy.

(rock)