How much for aviation helmets?

Question

My parents are trying to surprise my brother with a new aviation helmet. The problem is we don't know how much is a too much to pay, and how much is too little. We don't want a garbage helmet but we really don't know much about this stuff and we don't want to spoil the surprise by asking my brother.

Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Whats an aviation helmet? For ultralights? I don't even know and I fly.

Answer 2

What is he going to be using it for?  Fixed Wing?  helicopter?  Just to look nice on a shelf?  It really depends on what the need is before you can determine how much is too much.  I have an HGU-33 single visor helmet that I fly with, and I paid around $1,500 for it.  I had it painted and that includes full comm equipment.  If he does not actually need it for flying, you can get a used display model on ebay for considerably less.  If he needs it for professional flight, go to flightsuits.com.  This is where I got mine, and the people there are very helpful in determining the helmet you would need for a particular application.