Re: Helemts/brands

["S. Brown" <sbrown@wamedes.com>]

Angie wrote:
>I have a Troxel and a Lexington.  They both have good and bad points.  
>
><snip -- a lot of good info on each helmet>

I also have a black Troxel and a white Lexington Lidlocker...and I also
like them for different reasons.  The Troxel is a bit more streamlined but
the Lidlocker fits my head better.  I also like the fact that you can snug
up the fit with the velcro straps on the sides -- makes it nice and secure
which I find less irritating.  I like the chin strap and buckle system on
the Lidlocker better but like the high profile part of the
Troxel...noticeably lighter.

If I had to choose one helmet, I'd go with the Lidlocker.  You won't really
know which one you like better as far as fit is concerned until you
actually try the helmet on.  Some modifications can be made as Angie said,
so if the other features are more desirable in the Troxel, try removing the
liner or changing the pads...you can't go without both of them since there
are little hard velcro discs for the pads that are very uncomfortable on
your head.

And yes, I also like having both.

Sue


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Tyee Farm
Marysville, Wa.