Paul,get yourself an X-11 and call it a day.
Ok...so i'm thinkin of somethin new
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I love my Vemar CF helmet!! Its soo light.
But be advised, its very noisey. Definately not a touring helmet.
And the back is raised up, which I like because my old helmet used to get hung up on the collar of my jacket. But since the Vemar back side is higher, it doesn't get hung up when I'm twisting my neck around in the twisties!!
But be advised, its very noisey. Definately not a touring helmet.
And the back is raised up, which I like because my old helmet used to get hung up on the collar of my jacket. But since the Vemar back side is higher, it doesn't get hung up when I'm twisting my neck around in the twisties!!
Paul -
I have the Vemar Carbon fiber and I love it...
Really light, comfortable... if you can afford one get it.. at least I am happy with it..
I have the Vemar Carbon fiber and I love it...
Really light, comfortable... if you can afford one get it.. at least I am happy with it..
yeah what nj said
"Bongo"? Sorry...don't think I quite understood what you were sayin.
If you're lookin for somethin about the X-11 or the Spec1-R, they both flow air really well. Cool designs, too...but I think Suomy edges out the Shoei in that regard.
Both have great quality. I've wrecked in a lower-end model Shoei, and it held up fine. I'd use 'em again. I havenb't heard anything bad about the Suomy, so I wouldn't have any probs trusting them either.
Hope this helps ya.
I've heard of 'em, but I've heard mixed reviews about 'em too. Some people say that they're awesome...others say that the quality and worksmanship were definitely in question.
In terms of $$$, I don't really wanna put a price limit on the helmets...seein as it is my head...and I kinda value it, ya know? But good lord...a rich man I'm not. I may hafta sell a kidney or something.
I'll look more into the HJC line. If anything, I may end up gettin another Suomy if all else fails.
Shoei's are without a doubt a good helmet. If circumstances were pretty dreary, I would put my trust in them.
Yeah...the Extremes are friggin sweet, bro. I may end up gettin another one if I don't see anything that catches my fancy.
Ya gotta do a review of your Extreme when you get it out there, homie. I know we've heard reviews of them before, but I wouldn't mind hearin them again.
yah...I would actually love to try out an Arai, but we ain't got no dealers for them here. Don't even think about the stealerships...they suck something bad. Reeeeaaal bad.Paul...I understand your concern with the Arai's, but have you ever been "properly" fitted by a trained Arai rep? Arai has quite a few different shell shapes to accomodate the diverse head shapes around the world. Plus, the interior lining can be ordered with custom thicknesses for the top insert and cheek pads. This doesn't add any cost if done when you initially order, and you can always order different pads later if needed.
I'm not trying to sway your decision over to Arai. Just trying to make sure you have all the information to make an informed decision.
Good Luck
One of them sells the knockoff G-Max helmets for near $300 and has the mentality that: "it's a helmet, the brand don't really matter." Sheesh.
The other one sells Scorpion helmets, and everthing else has to be "special order". Somehow, I'm not suprised.
All in all, I'd love to try one, but it just doesn't seem like I'll be able to work something out. Damn.
Well, it's not really that I don't like ICON. I don't know what it is...I just don't wanna get one. The girlie has one...damn sweet helmet. Hell, that thing had a better finish to it than my old TZ-1 Shogun.
In regards to the Shoei, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. The Picotte is a RF-1000....and those are arguably one of the best helmets you can get for the money.
Again, the Arai is something that I'd love to try, but I can't get my hands on them.
Head shape is a reverse egg. Guy at the sunglass outlet said I have a "pronounced jawline". Haha...I think the fugger just called me a meathead in a nice way.
The way you describe it, it sounds like an Arai might be a comfy helmet.
See above.
Icon helmets are alright, and they're priced pretty good. Just don't know why I wouldn't really wanna get one.Well i have an Icon Damnation and an Icon Mainframe and for price, airflow and design i find them hard to beat. Especially with some of the deals Newenough offers on them at times.
I also like the Suomy designes but refuse to spend the type of cash they want
Soumy is pricey, yes...but to sum it up? I'd feel more comfortable in a Suomy or a Shoei than I would in an Icon.
Sorry...but I just hafta say this...and please remember that this is JMPO...but...arai's sux...I'll never buy one again...for one simple reason that arai just refuses to address...the visor system sux...I'd just as soon gut a live cat with a nail file as swap out the visor on an arai helmet...they blow....outsdie of that?...they're a damn good lid...and therein lies the irony.Again, the Arai is something that I'd love to try, but I can't get my hands on them.
Head shape is a reverse egg. Guy at the sunglass outlet said I have a "pronounced jawline". Haha...I think the fugger just called me a meathead in a nice way.
The way you describe it, it sounds like an Arai might be a comfy helmet.
L8R, Bill.
HMMM.....now we're cookin with gas!I have a Shark and an ICON helmet. I love the shark. My brother has a Shoei, when comparing them the shark feels just a tad bit heavier (I wear an XL and my bro wears a M) but its so close you can barely tell. The shark fits tight around my head (feels like a L instead of an XL) but its not bad. The shield locking mechanism is awesome, just press a button and the shield comes off, press it again and it goes back on. I just got it in the winter so I don't know how well it vents but in 30 degree weather, no fog on the shield.
Shark RSF 2 Race Nexus paid $320.00
And I don't want to hear about the furry blanket in the background, keeps me warm.
I will say that the ICON is a great helmet too. It really surprised me. It fits tight and its light as well. The helmet also vents really well. I would wear both and see what you like, price wise too the ICON is a great choice.
RSF-2, eh? I was lookin at the RSR...Shark's top of the line, if I remember correctly.
Interesting furry blankets aside, tell me more about it. I'd like to know.
I remember reading about the Z1R helmet in M-Cyclist's helmet review issue.
Looks to be pretty good. Just curious about the fit and quality of their work.
Yes, well...Shoei is all well and good. Heck, I've had two, now going on three.
Just wanted to try something different.
yup. Been there, done that. I didn't look at the Scorpion review...but I'll prolyl hunker down an take a peek at the HJC. I'm willing to spend a pretty penny on a helmet, but justifying it is the hard thing.
Like the $895 Vemar. Yowzers.
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