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My HJC helmet is just not fitting as well as it used to. I need to buy a new helmet. I was thinking about getting something that is higher quality. I want good venitilation and removeable pads. It must be full face. Any recommendations on brands or particular helmets? I want to stay below $400. I would prefer a solid color over a design, but I am not really picky about it.
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Molto Verboso
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The biggest variable in helmets is fit - find one that fits you well. You'll want to get it a bit snug at first, because as you've seen with your HJC, the foam compresses over time. Go to a good motorcycle shop and find a knowledgeable salesperson. Do not buy your helmet online without trying the fit. There are various head shapes that fit certain models of helmet better than others. It used to be that Shoei helmets fit different head shapes than Arai, but now each company makes so many models and each have different fit, so you just have to try them on.
Assuming you find one that fits well, you'll find good ventilation increases the price. I have worn a Shoei X-11 for the past 4 years, and it has very good ventilation, but it isn't cheap. ($400 is a reasonable ballpark figure though.) Other things to look for are: - If you wear glasses, are they comfortable under the helmet? - How easy or hard is it to remove the shield? I find Arai almost impossible to remove, but some people find it easy. YMMV. - Can the interior foam pieces be removed for cleaning? - How heavy is the helmet? Lighter is better. On the topic of safety, there are a ton of choices in materials, and various certification organizations. My basic feeling is once you get above a couple of hundred bucks for a helmet, the differences in safety from one helmet to another are going to be minor. Also, some people look for quieter helmets, but if you're interested in ventilation, then you'll find your helmet will be noisy. I just wear earplugs all the time and it isn't a factor for me. Hope that helps. |
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Check out a Scorpion Helmet, good ventilation. The cheek pads are can be increased or decreased in size, because they can be inflated with a pump in the check. Also, it has a built in Sun Visor...very handy here.
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Molto Verboso
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Michael Moore wrote: The biggest variable in helmets is fit - find one that fits you well. . Go to a good local moto shop, find out if you have an Arai or Shoei shaped head & get one that fits properly: ie snug. Pay what ever they are asking for that helmet. Use it for 5 years (or until you drop it or crash), then buy the same one on-line or whatev. Better yet, go back to the same good local moto shop and pay whatever they are asking for that helmet. Your brain will thank you. \\osc |
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The AGV S-4 is really appetizing me atm. I also have the AGV blade openface. The fit is absolute to my oversized medium head lol (I not making sense at all)
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If they fit your head shape well Shoei helmets are well made and quite quiet. I will need to purchase another helmet in the next year and was trying helmets on again recently, I kept going back to the Shoei RF 1000 for the combination of relatively light weight, good reviews and good fit for me.
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As recommend in prior post...try on helmets...same brand may not fit the same on their styles...overall fit...checkbone compression...etc.
My son opted to get me a helmet for Father's day. He really wanted me to get an Arai due to his experience on flipping over a cager who decided to beat oncoming traffic...and stopped...did hit his head on pavement and was very greatful for his helmet...reviewing online reviews helmets were good... He got me a solid black matt finish (no graphics), light weight compared to my HJC's, shield slide is smooth (they give you some kind of lubricant) and ventilation is really good; the model was a Vector. Price was somewhere around $380.00 - $400.00 online. |
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