which helmets are you guys using?

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Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Kosmic Kartman - 23-06-13

I use an:
Arai Quantum
Arai FV
Simpon Shark
Caberg Justissimo GT2
Nitro Carbon
KBC Moto X

They say variety is the spice of life.

Why so many? The Quantum is fitted with headphone and mike for my iPhone. The Arai FV is a spare. The Simpson I use for Karting. The Caberg I used as an instructor and is fitted with helmet to helmet radio set. It's only really used on hot days riding in town now. The Nitro Carbon Fibre lid is a new addition that I picked up half price and was a replacement for the Arai Quantum. And the KBC I use for Grass track racing and out on the KTM sometimes.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - locksmith - 23-06-13

Love my Shuberth C3.
Light, quiet(er), double glazed and built in dark visor is brilliant.
The dedicated bluetooth unit is a fortune though so I haven't tried it. Got autocom wired system fitted in it.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - taylor - 23-06-13

me got a caberg,2 the wind noise is very bad.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Punkstig - 23-06-13

Scorpion exo 1000 (with the pump up cheeks)
£50 from infinity's clearance warehouse, happy days

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - mickvp - 23-06-13

so many decisions it seems, who knew there were so many helmets in the world (for wearing, I mean :lol )

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - taylor - 23-06-13

o yes lot,s of helmets around, just find the one that fits you, nice and tight lol. :rollin

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - noggythenog - 23-06-13

Schuberth S1, im sure it's a great helmet but my experience hasnt been good, probably down to a poor match for me but it fit nice and tight and felt fine in the showroom, it's fine if i wear it a while whilst not under way.50 miles into a journey though and it has a pressure point right in the centre of my forehead at the hair line, it's get so urksome i want to rip it off and when i get the chance i have to open my vizor and pull from the chin piece to try move it ever so slightly and relieve the pain.i look forward to stopping and taking it off.
Have done about 3k miles with it now and no change so ive compressed 3 small ridges of foam with my fingers that seem to be in that area so ill give it one more chance & then im buying another helmet.
the anti fog on inside of the vizor has been flaking off also, got a feeling it's because i wiped it with a wet cloth but still annoying. :o

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Davebo - 23-06-13

It's all about the fit...and the safety standards.

Allegedly there is c0ck all difference between the lower priced ones and the pricier ones.

I went for a Shark Speed R as it was the best fit.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - nick crisp - 23-06-13

(23-06-13, 10:36 PM)Davebo link Wrote: Allegedly there is c0ck all difference between the lower priced ones and the pricier ones.

Nope, don't agree with that. As an example, many of the more expensive helmets are made of modern lightweight composites - that's largely what you're paying for. And of course, plusher lining materials, better venting, more extensive testing before production etc.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Ian-man - 23-06-13

I wanted a flip with internal sun visor.
Shuberth was nice but didn't fit me.
Would have got a shoei but at the time they didn't have an internal sun visor.
Bought a Nolan n103, happy enough with it but when it rains I get drips of water down the inside of the visor. Especially if you open the visor to scratch yer nose or sumat, grrrr.

Might go for new shoei next time.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - mickvp - 24-06-13

i can empathise with that matey, my N103 does that as well. I also get a whistling which is either coming from a vent, or the visor is not seated correctly, its not always done it, but it winds me up no end [Image: wall.gif]

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - karlo - 24-06-13

Shoei Multitec love the helmet miss a sun visor tho :'(

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Dave48 - 24-06-13

As Karlo said

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - nsr500v4 - 24-06-13

HJC FS11 from lids direct for a bargain half price! £100......drop down sun visor too, comfy and reasonably light. Wore AGV for years but i find the new ones are not that well made any more and not comfy now either, shame!

[size=78%]http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/hjc-fg-15-carbon-4.html[/size] how about this!!

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Lazarus - 24-06-13

(23-06-13, 10:44 AM)slimwilly link Wrote: My mate is in love with a particular make of helmet because of the fit, the problem he has is the double D buckle, he hates them, he has a dilemma

you can get a convertor kit to change from D ring to seatbelt style (i think)

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - ponkster - 24-06-13

Recently got a Caberg duke flip front .

I am very pleased with it as it is light, has a drop down sun visor , comes with a fitted pinlock visor , works well with coms/ headphones and also gets a good sharps rating.

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - JZS 600 - 24-06-13

I like the DD strap fitting, had a seat belt type one on a Shoei 800 and it was OK but the DD always gets tightened to just the right amount regardless of what neck wear ot not you are wearing

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - nsr500v4 - 24-06-13

Double D ring all the way, much better IMO

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - Bornagain again - 24-06-13

A helmet that fits right is more important than whether its 3 or 4 stars in the ratings. Or how much it costs, cost is no indicator of anything cept the size of a penis (or not).
If your helmet is uncomfortable it affects your riding, increase the chance you might need it.

As long as it has the CE sticker and anything over 3 stars it'll do the job unless the tree you impact shortens your neck a bit

Re: which helmets are you guys using? - demic77 - 25-06-13

I'm in a similar boat, quite fancy a Roof Desmo or Boxer V8. Anyone know anywhere that flogs 'em in the North West? Need to try on before committing really as I've got a fat head. Anyone got one of these lids?