Looking at Icon Airframe Carbon RR Helmet 3xl

[bigjack7679]

I'm In the market for a new helmet and this really caught my eye. i'm looking at the blue one as my bike is blue. I like the red and black one too. Reduced from $515 to $387. Any thoughts on Icon?


See details at Revzilla.

Icon Airframe Carbon RR Helmet - RevZilla


ICON’s ever expanding line of Carbon Fiber helmets has grown with the addition of the Airframe Carbon RR. A ruthless commitment to excellence is how Icon approached the Airframe Carbon RR. The shell itself is handcrafted with a Carbon Fiber/Kevlar/Spectra construction with ICON’s proprietary molding technology. This technology ensures structural integrity while minimizing weight. Zero distortion fog-free optics, Hydradry wicking interior, and conforming to multi-continent World Safety standards complete the overall package. Externally, strong, geometric warpaint adorns the Carbon shell to highlight the inherent strength beneath. The Airframe Carbon RR - engineered for total victory.

Features:
DOT and ECE22.05 approved
Carbon Fiber/Kevlar/Spectra shell construction
Weighs approximately 1450 grams in size medium (+/-50 grams)
Medium Oval Headform
Wind tunnel tested and refined
Multiple oversized intake and exhaust ports
Removble molded breath deflector reduces shield fogging
Quick-change fog-free Proshield with sideplates
Fully removable/washable HydraDry interior
Rear spoiler for reduced helmet buffeting
Prolock secure shield locking system
Removable chin curtain

Note: Helmet ships with both Clear and Dark Smoke face shields.

 

[SKECHE]

Very nice................

 

[Big E]

Good looking lid.

 

[StrtRac3r]

I like my icon design, after a bit less than a year the visor doesn't stay all the way shut anymore. It's had one drop about couch level onto carpet, and I don't know if I'm paranoid but it seems like that's when it stopped sealing. Bit noisy, but with all that I still don't find it necessary to buy a new lid.

Mine is the alliance design.

I believe most of theirs come with a clear and tinted visor, pretty cool since they don't have that flip down one.

 

[bigjack7679]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the blue one. I hope it fits this big head of mines.

 

[1busa]

Yeah I had a Hayabusa air frame edition and I gotta agree StrtRac3r. It looked cool but form and function was terrible. The visor tension wore out very quickly and I didn't even mess with it constantly?? I like to keep it cracked so air comes thru on hot days. Soon as I hit the gas on my busa the wind wound slam it shut. The snap broke off the tension strap so I had 2 tuck the excess up in my helmet so the tail wasn't flapping all around I'd say the worst of it was how much outside noise came in thru the helmet. I finally got fed up and bought Bell and ALL the issues went away....

They look great don't get me wrong but if your a rider who actually rides and I mean not just putting around town trying 2 look cute Icon isn't up 2 snuff IMO

 

[bigjack7679]

Yeah I had a Hayabusa air frame edition and I gotta agree StrtRac3r. It looked cool but form and function was terrible. The visor tension wore out very quickly and I didn't even mess with it constantly?? I like to keep it cracked so air comes thru on hot days. Soon as I hit the gas on my busa the wind wound slam it shut. The snap broke off the tension strap so I had 2 tuck the excess up in my helmet so the tail wasn't flapping all around I'd say the worst of it was how much outside noise came in thru the helmet. I finally got fed up and bought Bell and ALL the issues went away....

They look great don't get me wrong but if your a rider who actually rides and I mean not just putting around town trying 2 look cute Icon isn't up 2 snuff IMO

I hope I don't have any of those issues. Thanks for sharing your issues with the helmet

 

[StrtRac3r]

I hope I don't have any of those issues. Thanks for sharing your issues with the helmet

Hope so too, I'd like to hear their more pricey lid is great. Because it does look good.

 

[Adam G]

Yeah, please let us know how you like it once you get a chance to put some miles on it. Really like the look of the helmet shape, design, and graphics.

 

[bigjack7679]

Good news. This helmet looks amazing and is light as I have seen. I mean I love it. I think it's worth anybody given it a try for the price

Bad news. My dreads and head are just to much for it to fit properly. There is just a little too much pressure on my forehead. I like the helmet so much I actually thought about cutting my hair.

Looks like I will be trying the arai defiant.