THEE helmet of all helmets

Without opening up some kind contemptuous, argumentative can of worms, I'd like to ask for advice on helmets.

My landlord is a club rider who goes out every weekend for fast, long rides in the 100 mile range. He crashed recently and broke a rib (or two.) I believe he's fine otherwise, but the crash prompted him to ask me if I knew what "the very best helmet on the market might be." I mentioned that there's no magic force-field of protection out there, but that I'd ask here and forward your thoughts and suggestions to him.

I would really appreciate it if we could refrain from having one of those discourses on helmets, please.

Cost is not an issue, but I suspect that given his proclivity for speed, ergonomics are paramount.

Thanks.

Holly

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on April 20, 2011 at 7:34am

There is not right answer, it's more a matter of what is right for you than what is right for the world. The safest helmet out there is going to be a full face helmet that protects your chin and face but no one really wants to wear something that heavy on a bike...

Personally I wear a skate style helmet because that is what I prefer; it is heavier then a traditional helmet but I tend to ride bikes with a more upright position so neck strain is not as big an issue and I usually do not ride hard enough to need the extra venting of a traditional bike helmet. I think it may be a little stronger than a normal bike helmet because of the thicker shell but who knows.

Of course if I worried about weight, rode in a more aero position and worked harder when riding I might want a traditional bicycle style helmet for the weight savings and better vents so it is really all relative to what you are looking for, how you ride and your personal style.