Best helmet for your $$$$

[m3thods 13]

Not to sound like a jerk, but the one that fits.

Helmet and skates you should splurge on. Everything else isn't as important.

A lot of helmets "fit" but would you splurge on a Cascade or get a CCM V08 or CCM 492?

You're missing the point fo the post..Say you love how the 9500 fits you, but the 4500 fits just as well.. whatcha gonna do?

They both fit "the same"? Then why not save money. Personally I'm a VN fan, and I understand that the 9500 has some features that make it even more protective. But any helmet that fits properly is safer for you compared to an expensive helmet that does not.

[M.W. 0]

Just so that I don't have to start a new thread and clutter things up: If I can get a new HT652 for a decent price, and assuming it fits comfortably and whatnot, is there any reason to "upgrade" to the Vector?

I guess basically what I'm asking is if the switchover to the Vectors was done for any real performance or protection reasons, or was it just to shake up the product line?

[malcb33 100]

I don't know about bang for your buck, but I really like my S9 helmet. Its light and fits me well and it is just as breathable as my intake was. The S9 is my first VN helmet in a long while, but I am impressed.