Arai Condor

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Any good? I want the solid black one but I'm a bit put off by it being bottom of the range and not having a removable lining!

Anyone got one? What are they like for noise? They're bloody comfy... Should I dig the extra out for the Viper GT?

T

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

All Arai shells are the same, they just change the venting and lining (i.e. removable or not).

Arai's are fairly noisy imo, must always wear ear plugs on longer rides. The vents in the visor and the side pods cause this. Otherwise theyre great. I'm going to get another Arai, but maybe a higher up one than the Condor purely because of colour options.

Smiffy1203 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Karma :

I bought the Condor a few weeks ago! and i am so impressed with it, its like wearing a pillow! as for being noisy i dont really think it is, its alot quieter than my old Shark helmet...only problem was its steams up really easy...but i just bought a Foggy anti fog thing you Velcro inside! looks better and solves the problem! but 10/10 for quality!
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Ben. · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Karma :

the shells aren't the same.

i have the viper, bit noisey but very comfy. The amount of vents it has is ridiculous, i think t has 8... At least i wont get hot Rolling Eyes

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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

well, just bought an arai condor, just crashed in it and it saved me from a broken neck. Thumbs Up

in my oppinion.

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Arai shells are meant to be different which makes it even more confusing for those that are looking to get a lid. But having tried the condor, chaser, viper and corsair, i didn't notice much of a difference between the shells. But when i tried the astro J/R it just felt looser. They're all good lids, i say just get one that you feel the most comfortable in. In all honesty, i loved the viper but the Corsair Nakano was the one I always wanted.
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Fisty · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Karma :

got a black condor, has to be THE best helmet I've worn. Had it for 2 years now, just crashed in it and going to replace it with another.

No noisier than any other lid ive tried, damn comfy and fairly light. Also looks menacing in black with a black visor!
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