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    I cruised Amazon a bit last night and stopped at a couple of local motorcycle shops today with 0 results. Looking for M2010 open face helmet for AX. Been happy with the HJCs I've used for the last decade. When I asked for Snell M2010 open face at both shops, I got the same answer "They don't make them."

    It has been many years (7?) since I last purchased a helmet, and I've always bought local. What are you kids doing, and how does it work on the innerweb when you buy a helmet that doesn't fit or comply?

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    I've been browsing, too. 2010 Snell approved are hard to find. Zamp, Conquest, Pyrotec and RaceQuip all have open face with Snell SA2015.
    I was looking on Amazon, Ebay and soloperformance.com.
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    I bought a Racequip SA2015 before we went to Hallett from Saferacer. Com

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    I assume you are shopping M2010, rather than M2015 or SA2015 because you think it will be cheaper. I'd break out of that and look at the other certifications also.

    I'd suggest hitting up Smiley's and Cycle Gear. I see Cycle Gear has one M2010, and three M2015 helmets, with a M2015 Shoei that looks reasonable and is dirt cheap, and an Arai that is better at about twice the price. Smiley's always seems to have a good selection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onething View Post
    It has been many years (7?) since I last purchased a helmet, and I've always bought local. What are you kids doing, and how does it work on the innerweb when you buy a helmet that doesn't fit or comply?
    Most online retailers will let you exchange a helmet for a different size if you find that the one you bought doesn't fit. You'll generally have to pay for return shipping. Keep in mind that a properly sized helmet may feel more snug than you're comfortable with right at first. They break in after a while and conform to your head. Being slightly tight initially is better than being slightly loose, as they may get looser the more you wear them.

    Helmet manufacturer and retailers usually provide a sizing chart for each brand or model of helmet that includes a description of how to measure your head. Measure carefully, and you'll probably get it right the first time. (Measure twice, buy once.)

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    Thanks guys.
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    I bought my last two helmets at Smileys, you can try them on.
    At the time they had a G-Force open face at the Mesquite location, but that maybe the warehouse. I think they also have a location in Fort Worth.
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    Smiley's in Kennedale has been mentioned by several. I'll call them tomorrow.
    Thanks again.
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    I bought a Stilo SA2015 with integrated coms and water and would not go any other way. No point in buying a 2010 and no point in buying an M if you ever want to do track days. I would not buy a helmet without trying on, even with measuring/sizing you don't know if it fits your head shape until you try it on.
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    So what did ya get Onething?

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    I'm sure he forgot to buy one by now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jrj512 View Post
    I'm sure he forgot to buy one by now.
    He is not alone!

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    No time, little money, and less luck locally so far.
    I haven't forgotten about the helmet or how Jimmie is.
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    ^That's a good deal!

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    Other than their website being broken - http://www.conquerequipment.com/

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    Hmm website was working last night when I was doing my googler search??

    May have to try one!

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    Site is working now. Order one, quick!

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    I just ordered a large.

    Site says only 4 left. Order soon.
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    Ordered a Large as well!

    Ended up getting mine on Amazon! Same $$$, free shipping, no Tax but you get -5% with the Amazon cc.

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