Helmets...

[Brian]

Yeah, I know...I'm inviting a Flame War. Do me a favor Duck: take it as
read that I'm gonna wear the d#mn thing and if you can't say anything
on-topic, just save it...please?


Now, to bidness:

I've got a way-too-old, basic black, no-frills, maker-probably-went-bankrupt
helmet. It fits well, it covers well and I can wear my hoodie or rain shell
underneath (or both, when it's cold enough) comfortably. The straps are
easy to adjust and stay put, as does the helmet itself.

However...it's also dinged, scratched, dirty, smelly and the residues it's
carrying are starting to rub off on my gear...and ME! So it looks like I
need a new one.

Problem is, no-one out there appears to make or sell a basic, no-frills
helmet. I am NOT looking for "cool" or "high tech". I am NOT looking to
make a fashion statement. Even the low end "Louis Garneau" offerings at
Canuck Tire are a little outre' for my taste. Where am I going to find an
"honest" helmet for under 20 bucks? I have in mind to try somebody like
Cheapskates or some such, as I don't mind consignment or even used gear as
long as it serves and has none of the "issues" my present helmet has. BTW:
I used to have two or three helmets, but they kinda got loaned out over the
years...knowutImean?

Any help with price/locations would be appreciated much and TIA.

Brian.

[smn]

Walmart

Post by Brian
Yeah, I know...I'm inviting a Flame War. Do me a favor Duck: take it as
read that I'm gonna wear the d#mn thing and if you can't say anything
on-topic, just save it...please?
I've got a way-too-old, basic black, no-frills,
maker-probably-went-bankrupt helmet. It fits well, it covers well and I
can wear my hoodie or rain shell underneath (or both, when it's cold
enough) comfortably. The straps are easy to adjust and stay put, as does
the helmet itself.
However...it's also dinged, scratched, dirty, smelly and the residues it's
carrying are starting to rub off on my gear...and ME! So it looks like I
need a new one.
Problem is, no-one out there appears to make or sell a basic, no-frills
helmet. I am NOT looking for "cool" or "high tech". I am NOT looking to
make a fashion statement. Even the low end "Louis Garneau" offerings at
Canuck Tire are a little outre' for my taste. Where am I going to find an
"honest" helmet for under 20 bucks? I have in mind to try somebody like
Cheapskates or some such, as I don't mind consignment or even used gear as
long as it serves and has none of the "issues" my present helmet has.
BTW: I used to have two or three helmets, but they kinda got loaned out
over the years...knowutImean?
Any help with price/locations would be appreciated much and TIA.
Brian.

[smn]

You might prefer the skateboard helmuts too. Simple and functional.
Walmart has them.

Post by smn
Walmart

Post by Brian
Yeah, I know...I'm inviting a Flame War. Do me a favor Duck: take it as
read that I'm gonna wear the d#mn thing and if you can't say anything
on-topic, just save it...please?
I've got a way-too-old, basic black, no-frills,
maker-probably-went-bankrupt helmet. It fits well, it covers well and I
can wear my hoodie or rain shell underneath (or both, when it's cold
enough) comfortably. The straps are easy to adjust and stay put, as does
the helmet itself.
However...it's also dinged, scratched, dirty, smelly and the residues
it's carrying are starting to rub off on my gear...and ME! So it looks
like I need a new one.
Problem is, no-one out there appears to make or sell a basic, no-frills
helmet. I am NOT looking for "cool" or "high tech". I am NOT looking to
make a fashion statement. Even the low end "Louis Garneau" offerings at
Canuck Tire are a little outre' for my taste. Where am I going to find
an "honest" helmet for under 20 bucks? I have in mind to try somebody
like Cheapskates or some such, as I don't mind consignment or even used
gear as long as it serves and has none of the "issues" my present helmet
has. BTW: I used to have two or three helmets, but they kinda got loaned
out over the years...knowutImean?
Any help with price/locations would be appreciated much and TIA.
Brian.

[DiscoDuck]

Post by Brian
Yeah, I know...I'm inviting a Flame War. Do me a favor Duck: take it as
read that I'm gonna wear the d#mn thing and if you can't say anything
on-topic, just save it...please?

See, this is the type of inflammatory statement that FORCES me to
reply. otherwise I would have left it alone. It also shows you do not
understand the issue.

I am in favour of wearing a helmet if you D#MN well choose to.
Unfortunaley proponents of the law can not extend the same courtesy of
tolerance when it comes to other people's choices.
What I oppose is people trying to force their will on you in the name
of (perceived) health care savings or saving lives (which we all know
is bull-otherwise those same proponents would want the law for motor
vehicles).