11-06-12, 01:41 PM
(11-06-12, 01:01 PM)cy8rm4n link Wrote: I am far from an authority on these matters but get cheesed off with the prices of some of these brand name products charging so much without anybody being able to tell me why they're better other than because they're more expensive. If someone can tell me a real reason why I should spend an extra £200 - £300 then I'll consider it.
I think is a veiled jab at Arai and possibly the more expensive models in the Shoei range. I wear an Arai for no better reason than they fit me well, it comes as a bonus that they feel like quality and if you look after them they can still feell like new after 4 years or so.
And justifying the extra exspense? Well, you have to take in account the expertise that goes into making an Arai, I doubt if any other helmet manufacturer has access to more data on the way a helmet performs in an impact and obviously that know-how goes into improvements. I don't want to wear a helmet designed by monkeys.