Buying a Helmet from Trademe? Opinions?

[Snaps]

Hi, I'm just looking to buy a new Helmet from a seller on Trademe, they're prettty cheap ($100) so I'm wondering if they're safe, I'm thinking they could be fake? So basically just wanting anyone's opinion/ideas on them, or if you've bought one.

Here's the trademe link:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =227817487

It says they pass ECE 22.05, which is one of the accepted standards of MSNZ, still not sure, I looked up the company/Brand (HLD) on google and turned up this site:

www.kang-tex.com

It all looks pretty legit because of that, the website says they're based in Germany, which is what it also says on the TM auction. Still wanting anyone's opinon on the matter.

[Emperor]

How much is your life worth to you... Seriously. Helmts are not things to skimp on.

[Adamal]

I'd be weary of a helmet that cheap.

[Dell'Orto]

Plus getting the fitment right is pretty important, something you cant really do over the net

[thegreatestben]

http://www.roadguide.co.nz/products/39-helmets.aspx

I can do deals on stuff from here.
Tried organizing a group buy, but nobody has any money

[Emperor]

Arai + Simpson
Best auto helmets. But if you wana use a motorbike one(for cost reasons). Shoei, KBC and HJC?? I think. Are also decent for the price

[doublezero]

good timing for this thread. I'm looking for a helmet for the taupo track day too. I remember reading that someone here in toyspeed actually deals with arai helmets. Anyone here remember?

[Adamal]

Look up?

[Emperor]

Yeh I can get Arai, but prices just went up..

[FLAWLES]

motion 2nd
dont skimp out on a cheap helemt man
i just forked out abit for my simpson super bandit helmet, best thing i have done for a while
its a sweet helmet and i look good while fanging too

arai and simpson and shoe
get big thumps up from me

[Adamal]

i just forked out abit for my simpson super bandit helmet

..... Stig?

[MR2BOY23]

So how much do the decent ones go for?

Like the one above

[Jazza]

I got an HJC cos i couldnt really afford a car helmet. Spent about 300 and am happy with fitting etc. They start at about 80 bucks in shops and are still approved for motorsport (ECER xxxx). Try your local bike shop

[Leon]

Hi, I'm just looking to buy a new Helmet from a seller on Trademe, they're prettty cheap ($100) so I'm wondering if they're safe, I'm thinking they could be fake? So basically just wanting anyone's opinion/ideas on them, or if you've bought one.

Here's the trademe link:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =227817487

It says they pass ECE 22.05, which is one of the accepted standards of MSNZ, still not sure, I looked up the company/Brand (HLD) on google and turned up this site:

www.kang-tex.com

It all looks pretty legit because of that, the website says they're based in Germany, which is what it also says on the TM auction. Still wanting anyone's opinon on the matter.

Avoid unless you can actually physically inspect the helmet and check the standard markings.

As an experiment I bought a trademe Euro standard approved helmet for cheap.

It was a faked standard. Luckily I knew enough to ask for more information, and the seller was naive enough to supply me all the information they had, which clearly showed the documentation was all bogus.

It also reeked so badly of adhesives that I couldn't even keep it in the same room as me.

So, my advice based on my one trademe 'wow that is suspiciously cheap' helmet purchase (which is totally unscientific) would be that you shouldn't buy such a thing off trademe. Go with a known name brand, from a physical retailer where you can try on the skid lids.

eg: for some reason my open face helmet is a medium (56?). My full face helmet is XL.

Go figure.

You are quite correct though that the website does appear to be German based. There is a Chinese Kangtex.com but that seems to sell bags and stuff.

[thegreatestben]

eg: for some reason my open face helmet is a medium (56?). My full face helmet is XL.

Fat face?

[Leon]

b1tch!

[FLAWLES]

So how much do the decent ones go for?

Like the one above

my open face was $200 ( my old one which is now my spare )
and the super bandit i got on specail @ $495 ( they are darer with the tinted/blue visor ) lol ( and freight free )

unsure what arais go for, im sure empy would be able to tell you

would love a simpson diamond back helmet in matt black, but there made to order at around 1500 last time i checked

[Snaps]

Wow, thanks for all the replies...

Note to self: Buying helmets off trademe = bad idea. My first suspicions were right.

I'll spend a bit more and make sure I get a good one. I have actually checked the local bike shop and they don't really have car helmets, but are getting some more in at the end of the week, so I'll take a copy of the standards I need it to pass and ask them about it again.

Edit: Emperor, what sort of prices can you get the arai helmets for?

[TRD Man]

Those helmets Ben can get look quite reasonably priced.

This is OK for most competition and very inexpensive - if you're happy with open face.
http://www.roadguide.co.nz/products/393 ... _face.aspx

[GX61 Mark II]

I've got one of those helmets, from that seller, it is all good, but it is what is on the inside that counts I guess.

has the E - something euro standard label on it.