Schubeth Helmets - Any good?

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Looking for a new lid now, and I hear claims of Schubeth being the quietest lids around...

After reading a few articles about long term hearing damage this appeals to me a lot, as my AGV is SO DAMN NOISY it's unreal, I can get knackered from a 50 mile journey just because of the constant wind noise.

Any Schubeth owners here? Opinions?

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[Dot_Comm]

I would say that if Schuberth lids don't fit your head then it's no good getting one, and just get one that fits well (eg another AGV) and invest in some earplugs if you're worried about hearing damage.

Not used a Schuberth myself so I can't comment on that.
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Schuberth helmets are good but expensive.
Also try before you buy.
My head shape didn't fit the flip-up C1 when they were being sold off cheap (couldn't close ok). However, since tried a C2 and that felt ok.

If you can get one at the right price then go for it. Alternative is if BMW are selling off any of theirs as they are mode by Schuberth.

Another alternative is to use moulded earplugs with existing lid.
Places do them or I think there's a DIY kit on the market.
Just done a quick google - diy plugs site is https://www.diycustomplugs.co.uk/.

IMO might be worth trying the custom diy plugs first. At £14 inc. postage its got to be cheaper than replacing a helmet. Plus you've always got them so would make a quiet helmet even better


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[Stevie GooGs]

Yeah deffo ear plugs tbh, my helmet is great but it is loud so a set of ear plugs do the trick.
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[MattEMulsion]

I think that you might find earplugs will cut down a lot more noise than just a better helmet would.
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[Itchy]

why not buy a shoei and buy the £14 whisper strip which is like that helmet skirt you buy from busters which works but constantly falls off the bottom of the helmet, it integrates so it sort of seals the bottom of your lid to your neck, add in ear plugs and its fairly quiet , though your visor steams up,
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[Dazbo666]

I believe Scuberth lid came out tops in a RIDE recommended test at the end of 2006. I have the mag somewhere.
As already mentioned though, it still wouldn't do you much good unless you happen to have a Schuberth shaped head.

A properly fitting lid combined with earplugs would be the way to go if you're worried.
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[MattEMulsion]

Don't forget that Michael Schumacher used to wear them too, so I would say that they are probably up there with the best.
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[acwman]

I have a schuberth C2 and extremely happy with it. I have owned/tried shoei, xlite, and Caberg. I found the Caberg the noisiest lid.

I find that the Schuberth is the most comfortable, and the field of view
available from the visor is noticeably better than the other helmets that I have tried.

Most importantly for me was how quiet I found it..
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[short1uk]

IMO thought the Schuberth look shite the shape is just all wrong.

My 2ps worth - dont shoot me!

My Arai Viper GT droool!!! Comfy and quiet!

[Paivi]

My Schuberth J1 open face helmet is quieter than my full face Arai SV. 'Nuff said.
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