27-04-12, 07:46 PM
Thing is, Sharp tests are standardised tests - unfortunately however, there's no such thing as a standard accident, so there's no telling how a particular lid will fare.
Also, there's no detailing how much of a difference there is between star ratings - ie, if you have a 4* lid, has it only just scraped past a 3* rating, or is it just short of 5*?
The best lid is the one that fits well and is comfortable - a 3 or 4 star lid that fits is better than a 5* one that moves (or comes off) in a spill, equally, one thats too tight can be uncomfortable which distracts from your riding - and if you become distracted, you may well find yourself putting that helmet to the ultimate test.....
I had one of those Duchinni lids as a stop gap, and whilst its quite comfortable physically, I found it admitted a lot of wind roar (I think it was just about the worst one I've ever had in that regard). Not likely to buy another anytime soon.
Also, there's no detailing how much of a difference there is between star ratings - ie, if you have a 4* lid, has it only just scraped past a 3* rating, or is it just short of 5*?
The best lid is the one that fits well and is comfortable - a 3 or 4 star lid that fits is better than a 5* one that moves (or comes off) in a spill, equally, one thats too tight can be uncomfortable which distracts from your riding - and if you become distracted, you may well find yourself putting that helmet to the ultimate test.....
I had one of those Duchinni lids as a stop gap, and whilst its quite comfortable physically, I found it admitted a lot of wind roar (I think it was just about the worst one I've ever had in that regard). Not likely to buy another anytime soon.