Decent helmet with a flip down tinted visor

[Irn-Bru]

I rather like my Arai after owning a few cheap crappy helmets before it, but I don't like the hassle of either changing to a tinted visor or putting on/taking off sun glasses. Would quite like a helmet with Arai comfort and quality but with a sun visor type thing. Any suggestions?
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I find my sun visor just directs wind straight into my eye balls unless I keep the visor closed even then it is useless when the sun is blinding either at sunrise or sunset most likely because it is a cheap shox helmet.

I have heard good things about the Shoei GT air but I am far too clumsy and would only drop it my helmet is also my shopping basket in Tesco I wouldn't want to scuff up an expensive helmet.

I am looking for a good mid range one with an extra dark visor not E stamped for road use because they are useless against the actual sun.

[Enduro Numpty]

Had Shark Vision R for last 3 years - no complaints

[GaryJM]

Schulberth C3 just bought one myself comfy very comfy.
Flip front and integrated sun visor.
Downside a bit pricey but worth it imv

[andys675]

arai do a clip on sunvisor thingy now that fits over the standard visor called a pro-shade
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[Andy_Pagin]

Caberg V2RR. Had mine a couple of years and use it every day. Does need the pinlock insert, but so does every helmet.
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[Rogue_Shadow]

Caberg Ego

Comfy, quiet, Pinlock, drop down sunvisor & free sunroof

https://www.caberghelmetshop.co.uk/images/source/Ego/Caberg_helmets-_Ego_ultralight_white__silver.jpg

I've had no issues at all with mine.
However as I've only owned two lids, you may find fault with the quality/features considering your previous Lids was Arai.

[Irn-Bru]

Thanks for replies

The Shark Vision R seems nice, I do like the Caberg Ego too just worried about quality, may be a bit of a helmet snob, the sun roof thing is cool though. Will have to go to a few bike shops to try them on for fitment as I've got a fat heed (XL).
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[bamt]

I've got a Shark Speed R. The sun visor is useful, but nowhere near dark enough to cope properly with low sun riding eastwards on winter mornings or bright summer sun. I have to wear sunglasses as well/instead.

[TallPaul_S]

Why buy another helmet when you can just buy a visor. Someone else already told you the solution, the Arai Pro Shade. Job done.

https://www.fastbikesmag.com/files/2014/05/2.jpg

I have one and sitting at 70mph+ on the motorway with it in the up position on a naked bike there's no more wind noise that I noticed. With it down it's perfect as your dials/hands will be in the clear part but everything else tinted. And with it up it acts like a peak on a cap, still shading your eyes a bit.

I'll be using this in place of a normal clear visor for commuting in spring and autumn or for those days when I might be out after the sun goes down. I have a dark tint visor too for those proper sunny days.
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[axapts]

Im using Viper. £130, Flip-up, Bluetoth and sun-visor all in one. Best city helmet I ever had !
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[Irn-Bru]

What he said My Arai is 4 years old now too, due a replacement.
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[Ali in Austria]

I have had two Schuberth C3's and love the helmet except for the problem in heavy rain when some creeps past the Visor Seal.

In any rain you need to have the visor locked shut and it isn't the easiest helmet to do it on. Unlocked and rain gets on the inside of the visor immediately and won't clear.
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[HughiusMaximu...]

HJC IS-17.

Decent price and it comes with a free pinlocinsert.t and has a 5 star sharp rating.
Only slight draw back is that it has a double d ring strap which is fiddly with cold fingers!

[Dan100tdi]

i have a caberg ego and love it, the sunroof thing will be nice in the summer

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[Rtwo]

I also have a Caberg V2RR - can't fault it for the money

The vents don't appear to do much but other than that, it's a good hat.

[Irn-Bru]

I too prefer double d's

There is a local J & S so I need to pop along and try a load of helmets on
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[david240968]

Shark s900 for me. I've had it for three years and no complaints.

[Doomsnite]

I just picked up the scorpion exo 1200. They have just released a new range. Mid range on price but the 500 also has he features you want. Very comfy with the inflatable cheeks
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