good all-mountain helmet

[dryfly]

lookin for a good all-mountain helmet. don't like the look of the roadie helmet now, but don't want a full face. i like the look of the fox flux helmet, but was wondering if there were any other options.

[eloach]

I bought a GIRO XEN because it seemed to have the best back of the head protection I could find other than a full helmet. It is expensive (and a bit ugly), but you only have one head.

[Auger N]

Try the Bell Delirium. It is essentially the Bell Alchera (a road helmet) with an MTB-compatible tribal sign/visor. Super light, breezy, MTB style - all for $50 at Performance.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

there is a specialized helmet too, i think its called the decibil though i may be wrong

edit: yup i was wrong its called the instinct

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=25758

[rscobb]

Very comfortable well built helmet. It gets a bit hot when the temps get above 90 degrees. But I put up with it because this helmet was built for protection, not looks. Normally the helmet is about $130+. I think last years model can still be had at performance:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=23026&item=40-3676&slitrk=search&slisearch=true

The only other helmet that would offer better protection would be to go with a skate part style helmet or go full face.

[jabberwocky]

Another vote for the Giro Xen. Love mine. Fits more like a skate helmet (lower in the front and back), but well ventilated.

[punga]

Another vote for the Xen. Got one for Xmas (on the special, mentioned earlier) and like it so far. I've had a couple of Gyro E2s that I liked a lot too.

punga!