Who makes the best helmet?

[Robert M Keogler]

Bell Helmet, Full Face, Smallest Eye opening that does not restrict your side to side vision...Go to Bell Helmets web site. They come in all price ranges. I can tell you a Bell Helmet saved my life.

[ian]

Shoei rf 1100

[Harmon-51V]

SIMPSON!! They're pricey but worth the money.. I had an accident at the PRO nationals where i was thrown out of my boat and hit another boat and i didn't feel a thing, I was shook up but that's about it. My helmet took a hell of hit and saved me from a concussion or worse

[Bill Huson]

I'm a Shoei guy. Especially after crash testing a Shoei on pavement after being launched off my ride over a Crown Vic - hit and heard the Shoei sacrificing it's life to save mine.

[ian]

And as a bonus, the gel coat survives many a roll between the dashboard and transom.

[jeff55v]

Helmet for sale: (CHEAP)

Icon domain 2 helmet. Snell legal. Size XL. New in 2012. Used once. Has a white interior that reflects light onto the inside of the visor. The helmet also makes an annoying whistling sound at speeds above 70mph. (So it will be fine for any 44xs drivers)
$50 plus shipping.

I will be switching back to an Arai helmet, or I might try a Shoei.

[PAUL PRICE]

Just found a Arai dealer in Colorado , they have both helmets in stock , they gave me a great price and free shipping . If anyone is looking for Arai helmet give them a call. Performace Cycle 303-744-2011

[PRO-MOTIONRACING]

Here is yet another re-post as this is a subject I feel very passionate about.
While I do not know the current rules, but I do know enough about helmets and crashing in a helmet to say I would rather crash in a 10 year old quality helmet than a brand new $89.00 snell approved helmet.
Snell and DOT testing is primarily based in impact and the ability of the Styrofoam to absorb impact when hitting the pavement, not the ability to take a skid fin to the head.

Here is a re-post from a previous thread (Painting Helmets)

While I am far from the worlds foremost expert on helmets and helmet testing ( snell foundation is very expensive)
I do sell helmets and meet with manufacturer representatives almost every day. All technology aside there are only two kinds of helmets as it pertains to there construction. One is plastic, they might call it advanced polymer or polycarbonate but they are still plastic. These helmets are usually under $200.00. The other kind of construction is fiberglass, these are usually layered with kevlar and or carbon fiber and usually cost $220.00+. I feel that in a crash (like a skid fin to the head) the plastic lid could split open like an egg. While the fiberglass lid might stay intact. Imagine setting two helmets on the ground one plastic one fiberglass/kevlar, then hit them with an AX!!! you decide.
Secondly fit, studies find that most are wearing a helmet that is at least one size to big. Put a helmet on, if your fingers will fit in between your forehead and the helmet it is to big. It wont make much difference on the density of the polystyrene and its ability do absorb impact if your pulling excess Gs when sloshing around in a big ole bucket.

In my opinion... Get yourself a good fiberglass lid that fits correctly and break out the Krylon.