Originally Posted by
BTinNYC
A $25 helmet from Target saved my noggin in a hard spill. The higher priced helmets probably have a degree of better protection, but any helmet is better than slamming your bare head onto asphalt.
I cracked the cheapo in that crash and now wear a $100 helmet that certainly has better fit and ventilation.
Nov 1, 2012 I flipped over the bars and landed on the back of my head and hip. Cracked the helmet which actually is a good thing (takes energy away from the head).
Cheap Bell skater helmet. Did it's job. While my bell was rung, it kept me out of the hospital.