Buying Helmets overseas...

[ozzybmx]

Not sure about other cycling bodies, but MTBA make specific mention of "internationally certified helmet" in their rules. Meaning, that as long as you have a helmet that is certified, you can race. The same is now true for motorcycle helmets.

Thats right, but be careful what the event rules say. Some specify an AS certified helmet.

 

[Warp]

Yep, the sales are always on the nasty colourways.

Or extreme sizes (XS, XL, etc.), or the odd standard (e-type derraileurs), etc.

If it's ugly or doesn't fit the vast majority of people, it will sell initially higher than the normal stuff only to drop ridiculously in price.

 

[swaz]

Thats right, but be careful what the event rules say. Some specify an AS certified helmet.

This is true. If the race is an MTBA race then they are bound by their rules.

My helmet has never been checked at a race of any kind be it MTB, road or triathlon

 

[caad9]

Not sure if anyone else likes them, but the Giro Switchblade is currently $260Aud on BikeInn. Full array of colours too.

Montaro is $155 Aud (Blue, Black, White, Lime Green, Orange)

 

[Rossm]

Smaller retailers will ship without problems.
I just had a Uvex helmet delivered from http://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/
(I wear Uvex climbing & skiing helmets, so no problems for me in ordering their bike helmet)

 

[Rossm]

I have had helmets shipped from some of the smaller UK on-line shops. Latest was a Uvex from here:
http://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/