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PostPosted: 02:37 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: which helmet give best vision Reply with quote

quite simple question
i ride most days with my AGV K2 as its comfortable i also have a caberg justissimo GT that i use rarely as it just isnt that comfortable imho
and my cheap arashi for pillions ect

but im in the market for a new lid and the only thing i have ever been bothered about with my K2 is peripheral vision especially when performing lifesavers

the lid needs
pinlock visor
good vents
prefer a seat belt style to a D ring strap

under £150

a lot to ask i know but any ideas guys ?

(i would go round more bike shops but we have very few that are decent near me)
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PostPosted: 04:27 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

i find HJC has way better vision than an Arai.
Much better price wise and the Arai must have the most shit visor changing system invented Confused
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PostPosted: 04:56 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Currently using a Duchinni D419, which is more comfortable, better peripheral vision, and cheaper than my old AGV V-Flyer
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PostPosted: 07:59 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

You need to go and try some on, what works for one person may not work for you. Although I found the seatbelt style fiddly to put on, my new Shark uses a ratchet instead which I can do up wearing my gloves, much easier to undo too!
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PostPosted: 08:15 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd vote for HJC as well, you get a lot of helmet for your money and peripheral vision isn't too bad either. You sometimes feel that the breath guard gets in the way but it can always be taken out.
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PostPosted: 08:21 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Re: which helmet give best vision Reply with quote

What bikes are you riding?

You could consider one of the 'adventure' style lids which have a visor but are designed to take goggles too, so have a wider aperture.
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PostPosted: 10:21 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why do you prefer the seat belt lock over a a Double D?
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PostPosted: 10:37 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

nixon wrote:
Why do you prefer the seat belt lock over a a Double D?


I also prefer seat belt style. Easier, simpler and I can do with gloves on just.
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PostPosted: 10:38 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not the answer you want to hear but, An open face lid is best for all round vision.
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PostPosted: 10:41 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shoei xr-1100 for vision, cant see anything in your periferal, has a larger visor and a larger pinlock than the xr-1000

Air vents are amazing, couldnt ask for better ventillation.

Double D strap which I think most people will tell you is far better and far easier to get on and off.

Only problem is they are about £300 Laughing
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PostPosted: 11:42 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

chillyman0 wrote:
Shoei xr-1100 for vision, cant see anything in your periferal, has a larger visor and a larger pinlock than the xr-1000

Air vents are amazing, couldnt ask for better ventillation.

Double D strap which I think most people will tell you is far better and far easier to get on and off.

Only problem is they are about £300 Laughing


I just ordered one last week, getting it delivered in a few days. Very wide and tall visor.
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PostPosted: 12:14 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doovy wrote:
chillyman0 wrote:
Shoei xr-1100 for vision, cant see anything in your periferal, has a larger visor and a larger pinlock than the xr-1000

Air vents are amazing, couldnt ask for better ventillation.

Double D strap which I think most people will tell you is far better and far easier to get on and off.

Only problem is they are about £300 Laughing


I just ordered one last week, getting it delivered in a few days. Very wide and tall visor.


What did you have before?

I dont think you will be disappointed! At first you probably wont necessarily feel a difference with the bigger visor, its only when you put a normal helmet back on that you realise you can see a hell of a lot more with the 1100, the vents are amazing in the summer too, open up all 6 vents and it feels like someone has put a cool wet cloth on your head and you can actually feel the air moving over your head!
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks guys some great suggestions Smile

as stated i would "get out and try some" but i live in the arse end of nowhere till i have my 500 next month i cant get anywhere decent all the shops near me have terrible stock Sad
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PostPosted: 14:53 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any shoei with the CW1 visor system will have good peripheral vision, so:
Arrow quest
Arrow xr1100
Arrow xspirit 2

OR

Any arai with the new SAI visor system, namely:
Arrow chaser v
Arrow quantum
Arrow rx gp

I can vouch for both as being equally good for vision.
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another + for the XR1100 Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:11 - 11 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

chillyman0 wrote:

What did you have before?


An HJC IS-16. Also not bad for vision, but i've gone up for a step up in manufacturer quality i think.

As Tot above says, the arai's are also a good option with the visibility, but it's the damn visor system i didnt like - also an XS was a little less fitting than the equivalent shoei! but thats personal to the rider Smile
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