4:49 this is false. You are correct that a helmet is designed for only one impact, and that's because the impact will compress the foam in the helmet *while your head is in it*. If you were to drop an empty helmet, there wouldn't be any weight inside the helmet to compress that foam. So unless the outer shell of the helmet were to crack, it should be fine to continue using.
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent lmao me with my dumb ass microtech ultratech, worst $300 I've ever spent, cant carry it cause it's illegal here and almost never use it cause is hard to resharpen lol
Yo! This video needs to be shared more. Thank you for this. I was so caught up in getting a cool full face $300 helmet but I'm gonna go with more affordable full face helmets. I ate crazy shit going 26mph and my helmet absorbed all the impact. I didn't feel shit! LOL. Thank God!
All valid points. Thanks. The bigger problem is lots of kids think a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads don't look kewl. They will not look kewl if a crash causes a brain injury.
Wow great video again! Excellent perspectives. I’m going to continue with my full face helmet regardless of the “uncool” “don’t need all that” factor that my experienced friends say.
I prefer an ultra light full face with mips and yeah they cost a lot. Like the troy lee stage or the fox proline. All the cheaper full faces are significantly heavier. Having a lighter helmet is great for anyone who does a lot of distance. My group is doing 90km runs often. It significantly lowers neck fatigue. A heavy helmet does have a big impact. A nice helmet made a huge improvement on my motorcycle also. I have also noticed that the peripheral vision on a lot of the cheap helmets is terrible. After running Nexx helmets on my motorcycle for years, I really appreciate the extra wide view. However, buying it because it is pretty and being scared to scratch it is another story.
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent waiting on my exway flex to come in. I am starting me own channel as well, the channel name is Alexander. I am going to be filming out of Galveston island. The 360 cam is very intriguing, I feel like its a must have for this kind of content.
I agree with your point of view. I have a somewhat pricey Ruroc helmet (about $400) but I got it for snowboarding and use it in the summer while I ride in the streets too. So that's where it helps to justify the price.
Man this video is exactly how I feel. I ride motorcycles also and I have expensive helmets, but only because you don’t fall everyday and they last as a result. I was going to buy a TSG Pass Pro helmet, but your video convinced me to spend less so I got a Bell MX-9 Motocross helmet. It still costs $165 usd but much better than $300+. I’m curious what low budget helmets you like? Couldn’t find anything in your videos.
With helmets you’re supposed to replace it if you have a decent strike to it cause the shell gets weakened and isn’t as safe. The most I’d sen spend for one is around 100 bucks
All the gear all the time right my man? I’m very happy you are being vocal about safety and even bring up the minimum requirement of certifications. All the pros and cons are exactly the ones people bring up when looking into helmets. However it does make me sad when people have to consider a “budget” safety item and it really should not be a term used in this category. The conclusion should be: purchase the safest, albeit typically the more expensive, helmet you can afford because it’s not a matter of if you go down but when. Lower tier helmets will protect you from damaging your skull but more advanced helmets will reduce the effects of brain damage. We all want everyone to get home safely. Helmets are an insurance policy and it’s cheaper than a medical bill. Thanks again for pushing safety and it’s minimum requirements. Eskating is getting to that level where basic responsibilities and skills need to be taught/shown. Keep it up!
I didn't want to pay $350 or more for an esk8 or cycling helmet. I bought a Whit3 Shift helmet for less than $150 which is DOT certified. I ride motorcycle already so the weight does not bother me. I just want to be protected traveling at 27mph on the street.
I'm glad you put it out there one bad drop buy new helmet so many people don't understand that . I dig your work . Can you suggest some good reasonable helmets
Hasstyle Hassan this is mines 1Storm Dual Sport Motorcycle Motocross Off Road Full Face Helmet Dual Visor Glossy White, Size XL www.amazon.com/dp/B07MB8TX8N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PcktEbGNFT4TD
I personally have 4 helmets each helmet has taken me through a stage in my E-Skate journey and I’ve been riding for two years my RUROCK helmet is for show and for those days where I’ll test my “worth “ on my board meaning high speeds and riding right next to cars on these Bronx streets , I get the flash and the glamor of owning an expensive helmet but I regret not paying the extra replacement fee because one day I know due to human error or board error an accident is very possible
Chase 76 I will admit those Ruroc helmets are amazing looking. I actually looked in to getting one but when I went to the website and saw those prices I was like wow 😯 But I get what you mean. There are some days we go hard in the paint on our boards. Yeah I thought it was interesting that people could get the extra warranty. I wonder how many people take advantage of it. What do you think, do many users purchase the extra warranty?
Amen!! Great points. If you want to look cool in super expensive gear I got know problem with that but for the rest that have a budget this is great info. Thanks for mentioning the “one and done” construction. I also have a background in motorcycles and am familiar with that design feature. Check your instructions from the mfg. and most will have that stipulation. 🤙🏻
Money isn’t cheap, money is hard earned. Just because something cost more does not make it better. I have a 60$ bmx helmet that’s awesome and solid. A crappy helmet, people don’t want to wear and it’s defeated, that s why I bought a cool, comfortable, safe helmet that I actually use.
the thing is that 60$ helmet wont protect you from falling on your chin or your cheekbone. Also if you are going 40km/h then that helmet probably wont protect you even if you fall on your helmet
@@yootti So you know more about my helmet than I do?? Wow?? You should go find your dog. Yeah dude, your dog has ran away. Because I know more about your dog than you do???? I have a full face helmet that’s awesome. Yes, it will protect me in a fall. You should be worried about your missing dog there guy. Let me guess, you also know what other people are thinking. Like you guessed correctly that I think you’re an asshole???? Troll!!
No helmet is a guarantee. You could easily impact a helmet hard enough to cause helmet failure. Then you’re proper fucked. My point, that you didn’t understand. The cost of a helmet is no determination of the quality of the helmet. An uncomfortable, uncool helmet will never be worn. I actually do wear my helmet as I’ll ride at 30mph often. The important part of a helmet that yootti didn’t get, a unworn helmet is worthless, even if you paid 400. 🖕
@@JT-xf9sw these “expensive” “motorcycle” helmets are designed to protect you when you’re flying down the highway or track at 60-100 mph and you hit the ground. They are designed to brace initial impact and maintain a slick surface for the following skid. So the outer shell is slick and flexible hence why it scratches, the inner foam is squishy but also brittle in areas, where it may fracture. Once that inner foam loses integrity the helmet can’t perform its best meanwhile all you might see on the outside is some scratching and abrasion on the shell. Now that’s for high speed, I bet you if dropped it off the table and scratched it up you’d be fine. But when you have full body weight behind the impact that’s important to consider the life of the helmet.
I'm pretty sure Snell is the best rating to go with regardless of what country you live in. But I don't give a shit if I scratch my $500 dollar helmet as long as I get up like nothing happen is all I care about lol
I seen that buddy. How freaking cool is that. Nice man your on your way keep making that context esp for the bigger guys as no one else is hitting that target zone.
I just want to correct you real quickly, "skateboarding" helmets are in the category of bicycle helmets and therefore does not need to be DOT approved and most aren't and by most I mean all of them. Assuming you're talking about Predator or TSG because only those 2 brand are popping in the Electric world at that price point. They are not DOT approved and only motorcycle helmets are DOT approved with some rear case of other kinds of sports helmets. There are certifications for bicycle helmets but it certifications is different. Also with the carbon fiber helmets. You already know about carbon fiber but yes a full face carbon fiber skate helmet would be better than most DOT approved motorcycle helmets, simply because most DOT approved helmets is no better than a cotton pillow on your head. With that I do agree with one thing. Helmets should not be viewed as something besides expendable after it's purpose like a condom.
That whole thing about dropping the helmet once ad having to replace it is nothing but BS, I been mountain biking for years and my fullface helmets don't get retired till the crack, if it's not cracked, keep sending it, am now into euc and using my troy lee stage full face because I alrdy had it from mountain biking and only a few crashed, no dents or cracks...
Just because you don’t see external damage does not mean there is internal damage. If I have a hard fall I am replacing my helmet. But it’s your choice. I am glad you are wearing a helmet. 🤟
Yea currently I only have a helmet that protects my head and not my face looking to buy a new helmet good to kno that helmets are only meant for one time impact I never knew that great vid thanks
I partially agree but I still feel better buying a helmet with the latest safety tech. Within reason. $300 is my limit. Your mate is wearing the helmet for the wrong reason. I could care less if mine gets a scratch.
4:49 this is false.
You are correct that a helmet is designed for only one impact, and that's because the impact will compress the foam in the helmet *while your head is in it*. If you were to drop an empty helmet, there wouldn't be any weight inside the helmet to compress that foam. So unless the outer shell of the helmet were to crack, it should be fine to continue using.
Sounds like me when I carry my $400 pocket knife and I don't want to actually cut anything besides tape lmao.
lol
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent lmao me with my dumb ass microtech ultratech, worst $300 I've ever spent, cant carry it cause it's illegal here and almost never use it cause is hard to resharpen lol
Yo! This video needs to be shared more. Thank you for this. I was so caught up in getting a cool full face $300 helmet but I'm gonna go with more affordable full face helmets. I ate crazy shit going 26mph and my helmet absorbed all the impact. I didn't feel shit! LOL. Thank God!
Glad I could help. I think this is one of the most underrated videos on my channel If you don't mind share it with a few people.
All valid points. Thanks. The bigger problem is lots of kids think a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads don't look kewl. They will not look kewl if a crash causes a brain injury.
Wow great video again! Excellent perspectives. I’m going to continue with my full face helmet regardless of the “uncool” “don’t need all that” factor that my experienced friends say.
Yep. I think helmets look cool.
I prefer an ultra light full face with mips and yeah they cost a lot. Like the troy lee stage or the fox proline. All the cheaper full faces are significantly heavier. Having a lighter helmet is great for anyone who does a lot of distance. My group is doing 90km runs often. It significantly lowers neck fatigue. A heavy helmet does have a big impact. A nice helmet made a huge improvement on my motorcycle also. I have also noticed that the peripheral vision on a lot of the cheap helmets is terrible. After running Nexx helmets on my motorcycle for years, I really appreciate the extra wide view. However, buying it because it is pretty and being scared to scratch it is another story.
Good advice. I agree.
great points man. what helmet are you using in the video?
Love your videos man. Way to throw some knowledge on that boy
I appreciate that! Glad you like it.
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent waiting on my exway flex to come in. I am starting me own channel as well, the channel name is Alexander. I am going to be filming out of Galveston island. The 360 cam is very intriguing, I feel like its a must have for this kind of content.
I like your perspective. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate it.
Thanks these are some really helpful points
Great video as always👍🏾
Chase 76 appreciate it brother. I left a comment above on your other comment.
I agree with your point of view. I have a somewhat pricey Ruroc helmet (about $400) but I got it for snowboarding and use it in the summer while I ride in the streets too. So that's where it helps to justify the price.
Nice how is the helmet are you still enjoying it.
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent yes I love my two Rurocs. Honestly not hot at all as long as you're moving a little. It has pretty decent ventilation.
yeah I agree helmets should be bought for safety first, THEN second come looks
E-Skate Media what you bro thanks for stopping by. Yes safety should be the primary catalyst. How things going?
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent things are going pretty well, it had finally become warm enough to ride my board outside
I agree with you 100%.
Thanks 🤙🤙
I actually agree
Man this video is exactly how I feel. I ride motorcycles also and I have expensive helmets, but only because you don’t fall everyday and they last as a result. I was going to buy a TSG Pass Pro helmet, but your video convinced me to spend less so I got a Bell MX-9 Motocross helmet. It still costs $165 usd but much better than $300+. I’m curious what low budget helmets you like? Couldn’t find anything in your videos.
I want to correct you on something...
Never mind. Your video is spot-on, mate.
See you at the top, fam!
Got my full face helmet.
Yeah hide your face!
Is with a ce an cpsc cert good for a downhill helmet
And do yall think the preditor dh6 xr worth the money im really drawn to it cause the custom fit it offers with ppl wit big heads 😅
If you are actually doing downhill riding get a downhill helmet. Those type of helmets have the best field of view which you might need.
With helmets you’re supposed to replace it if you have a decent strike to it cause the shell gets weakened and isn’t as safe. The most I’d sen spend for one is around 100 bucks
All the gear all the time right my man? I’m very happy you are being vocal about safety and even bring up the minimum requirement of certifications. All the pros and cons are exactly the ones people bring up when looking into helmets. However it does make me sad when people have to consider a “budget” safety item and it really should not be a term used in this category. The conclusion should be: purchase the safest, albeit typically the more expensive, helmet you can afford because it’s not a matter of if you go down but when. Lower tier helmets will protect you from damaging your skull but more advanced helmets will reduce the effects of brain damage. We all want everyone to get home safely. Helmets are an insurance policy and it’s cheaper than a medical bill.
Thanks again for pushing safety and it’s minimum requirements. Eskating is getting to that level where basic responsibilities and skills need to be taught/shown. Keep it up!
well said.
I didn't want to pay $350 or more for an esk8 or cycling helmet. I bought a Whit3 Shift helmet for less than $150 which is DOT certified. I ride motorcycle already so the weight does not bother me. I just want to be protected traveling at 27mph on the street.
I am with you 100 percent on that.
I'm glad you put it out there one bad drop buy new helmet so many people don't understand that . I dig your work . Can you suggest some good reasonable helmets
Hasstyle Hassan this is mines 1Storm Dual Sport Motorcycle Motocross Off Road Full Face Helmet Dual Visor Glossy White, Size XL www.amazon.com/dp/B07MB8TX8N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PcktEbGNFT4TD
Hasstyle Hassan but any helmet that is certified will work. They have a lot on Amazon.
Who makes that helmet the one who wears a white helmet with the goggles on in the beginning of this video?
I do not know.
Damn u smart my guy you almost made me subscribe keep up the good work 👌 💪
sneakerwarzone thanks. I guess. 😆 hit that subscribe button.
I personally have 4 helmets each helmet has taken me through a stage in my
E-Skate journey and I’ve been riding for two years my RUROCK helmet is for show and for those days where I’ll test my “worth “ on my board meaning high speeds and riding right next to cars on these Bronx streets , I get the flash and the glamor of owning an expensive helmet but I regret not paying the extra replacement fee because one day I know due to human error or board error an accident is very possible
Chase 76 I will admit those Ruroc helmets are amazing looking. I actually looked in to getting one but when I went to the website and saw those prices I was like wow 😯 But I get what you mean. There are some days we go hard in the paint on our boards. Yeah I thought it was interesting that people could get the extra warranty. I wonder how many people take advantage of it. What do you think, do many users purchase the extra warranty?
I know I didn’t 😂 but honestly I think it’s 50/50
Chase 76 50/50 😂😂
Way to bring Es8 to the bronx. Must have AT for all those pot holes XD
Amen!! Great points. If you want to look cool in super expensive gear I got know problem with that but for the rest that have a budget this is great info. Thanks for mentioning the “one and done” construction. I also have a background in motorcycles and am familiar with that design feature. Check your instructions from the mfg. and most will have that stipulation. 🤙🏻
escquick great feedback. Appreciate that. 🤙🤙😎
Money isn’t cheap, money is hard earned. Just because something cost more does not make it better. I have a 60$ bmx helmet that’s awesome and solid. A crappy helmet, people don’t want to wear and it’s defeated, that s why I bought a cool, comfortable, safe helmet that I actually use.
the thing is that 60$ helmet wont protect you from falling on your chin or your cheekbone. Also if you are going 40km/h then that helmet probably wont protect you even if you fall on your helmet
@@yootti So you know more about my helmet than I do?? Wow?? You should go find your dog. Yeah dude, your dog has ran away. Because I know more about your dog than you do???? I have a full face helmet that’s awesome. Yes, it will protect me in a fall. You should be worried about your missing dog there guy. Let me guess, you also know what other people are thinking. Like you guessed correctly that I think you’re an asshole???? Troll!!
No helmet is a guarantee. You could easily impact a helmet hard enough to cause helmet failure. Then you’re proper fucked. My point, that you didn’t understand. The cost of a helmet is no determination of the quality of the helmet. An uncomfortable, uncool helmet will never be worn. I actually do wear my helmet as I’ll ride at 30mph often. The important part of a helmet that yootti didn’t get, a unworn helmet is worthless, even if you paid 400. 🖕
Scratch on a helmet...that's a battle scar! Wear that like a badge!
Not if it compromizes the integrity of the helmet.
If a scratch on a helmet compromises integrity, then I wonder if a baseball cap is better...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@JT-xf9sw these “expensive” “motorcycle” helmets are designed to protect you when you’re flying down the highway or track at 60-100 mph and you hit the ground. They are designed to brace initial impact and maintain a slick surface for the following skid. So the outer shell is slick and flexible hence why it scratches, the inner foam is squishy but also brittle in areas, where it may fracture. Once that inner foam loses integrity the helmet can’t perform its best meanwhile all you might see on the outside is some scratching and abrasion on the shell. Now that’s for high speed, I bet you if dropped it off the table and scratched it up you’d be fine. But when you have full body weight behind the impact that’s important to consider the life of the helmet.
I'm pretty sure Snell is the best rating to go with regardless of what country you live in. But I don't give a shit if I scratch my $500 dollar helmet as long as I get up like nothing happen is all I care about lol
Hey man go check the latest exway flex video and also the exway wave looks pretty cool.
Jay Turley I did that is the best damn Esk8 video ever. DK also gave me a shoutout, how cool is that. It’s too cool.
I seen that buddy. How freaking cool is that. Nice man your on your way keep making that context esp for the bigger guys as no one else is hitting that target zone.
Check Fabi video for the latest exway expo video he had some great coverage for the wave.
damn. you speaking the truth!
Max Cenevil appreciate it 💪
I just want to correct you real quickly, "skateboarding" helmets are in the category of bicycle helmets and therefore does not need to be DOT approved and most aren't and by most I mean all of them. Assuming you're talking about Predator or TSG because only those 2 brand are popping in the Electric world at that price point. They are not DOT approved and only motorcycle helmets are DOT approved with some rear case of other kinds of sports helmets. There are certifications for bicycle helmets but it certifications is different. Also with the carbon fiber helmets. You already know about carbon fiber but yes a full face carbon fiber skate helmet would be better than most DOT approved motorcycle helmets, simply because most DOT approved helmets is no better than a cotton pillow on your head.
With that I do agree with one thing. Helmets should not be viewed as something besides expendable after it's purpose like a condom.
glad that I watched this before I pay a fortune for a cool helmet
Glad I could help. You can still get a helmet at a good price
Helmets look cooler with scratches it gives it character
A R T U R yeah as long as it does not impact the integrity of the helmet. Some can only take one hit. Stay safe. 🤙🤙
That whole thing about dropping the helmet once ad having to replace it is nothing but BS, I been mountain biking for years and my fullface helmets don't get retired till the crack, if it's not cracked, keep sending it, am now into euc and using my troy lee stage full face because I alrdy had it from mountain biking and only a few crashed, no dents or cracks...
Just because you don’t see external damage does not mean there is internal damage. If I have a hard fall I am replacing my helmet. But it’s your choice. I am glad you are wearing a helmet. 🤟
A helmet is essential , the more coverage the better, just do it. The question is, is your life worth the price of a good helmet?
As long as the helmet is certified I am comfortable. If a helmet can absorb an impact on a motor bike it is good enough for eskate.
Cool video, your english is really good. Are you native english speaker?
Spicye yes English is my primary language.
Yea currently I only have a helmet that protects my head and not my face looking to buy a new helmet good to kno that helmets are only meant for one time impact I never knew that great vid thanks
Realsinceday1 some helmets can take multiple impacts. But for Esk8 if I fell I would probably replace. Thanks for stopping by. 🤙🤙
if you buy a $3000 esk8 and complain about a $400 helmet, you are in the wrong hobby. lol
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Warren WB I am trying to see the emoji 😂
@@MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent it's a black dude with a helmet
@@warrenwb8349 It's an astronaut lol.
Warren WB oh 😂😂😂
S Scott I see now 😂😂😂
Maybe they have weak necks! They need lighter helmets
LOL
I partially agree but I still feel better buying a helmet with the latest safety tech. Within reason. $300 is my limit. Your mate is wearing the helmet for the wrong reason. I could care less if mine gets a scratch.
In my opinion $400 helmets are reserved for pro level riders who have a helmet sponsor, or rich fat-cats.
Most people do not need that type of helmet. I agree.