Helmet Discussion

[tracstarr]

Ohh that is a nice helmet... but pricey! But, it looks like that's because the Bose A20 comes with it (built in somehow). Without it it's far less, but not sure if you can put your own existing headset in there. Not enough details on that site.

[efwd]

Oh, I suppose your right. Other systems I have been seeing allow you to use your own headset. Thought this was the same.

[aviator79]

Not cheap, but not as insane as some other options. It also appears it may be possible to buy the one with no comms and retrofit your A20 or Zulu headset. The manufacturer's website says you can send them your headset and they'll install it for you. Of course, if you only plan to wear the helmet part time, it's probably not worth installing/uninstalling your headset every time. If you get their ANR coms, you're still under $2k. Still a hard price to stomach, but checks all the boxes in terms of being reasonably compact, and offering maxiliofacial protection without undue visibility or comfort compromises.

Icaro Rollbar Plus

Edit: Actually, this might be the sweet spot: About the same price as a high-end headset.

[Danzer1]

I'm considering these: https://aerolight.com/A/index.php/pr...-helmet-detail

May not offer full coverage, but they are pretty popular in the paragliding, paramotor community.

Might be a decent compromise at a reasonable pricepoint. Thoughts?

YMMV, Greg

[hamer]

I'd probably go with this one, at the moment...

http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/m8...ith-comms.html

[jabkwab]

70's British tankers helmet retrofitted with a David Clark headset.
I really only use it as a conversation starter in the office, but I guess it would work fine in the Kitfox.
And it was cheap! 30 bucks for the helmet and a headset that was laying around.

[smutny]

Just a comment on using old helmets...

If one decides to buy surplus or dig their dad's out of the closet, remember that the old tech foam used in them has deteriorated and is no longer providing much, if any, cushion of safety.

Companies like Oregon Aero have kits that replace all the pads inside helmets with softer, more modern materials. I bought one for me K10 and later put in in my ProTech helmet.

Something to consider.