Recommend me a helmet!

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'm after a new lid. Currently on my 3rd Suomy Dark Metal (XL) but they don't make them any more Crying or Very sad

I also have a spare that I picked up in Makro for £40 that, altho it has the relevant safety specs, doesn't even have a make or brand name but is a really good fit.

Here's what I'd like:
- replaceable visor
- plenty of ventilation, I wear glasses and suffer a lot from condensation
- good sharp test rating (if poss)
- es up to large or extra large size for a large, round head; it needs to be "long" enough between top and chin if that makes sense?
- quiet at speed (altho I don't go that fast I do quite a bit of motorway riding)
- readily available in the shops as I need to try on
- lightweight if poss as I have some neck movement issues from previous injuries

Here's what I'm not bothered about:
- make. I prefer a helmet that fits me well to a branded one
- price. Taking the credit card so price isn't an issue altho obviously I don't want to pay more for a lid than I did for the bike..... Laughing

So what are you currently wearing, what are its good points and does it have any bad ones?

Cheers! Thumbs Up

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Fisty · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Karma :

The Roof daytona is a spectacular lid. I have tried loads of diffewrent types but always seem to end up back with a Roof.

Im on my third one now, they are light, comfy give great visibility and I have yet to have one fog up on me.
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acid drop · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Karma :

any of the Shoei range with pinlock

FerretFing · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

Shark Rsr2 carbon....very quiet, very light, very comfy, excellent Sharp rating 5*......no negatives at all from me Thumbs Up

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

I have a VGC Dark Metal you can have if you like them that much. I must admit, when I tried it, it was fairly quiet compared to my lid. What happened to the other three Question

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yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

I see, well the one I have has hardly been worn but I havn't got a clue how old it is. Let me know if you think you can use it and I'll dig it out when I get home later in the week.
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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

1) Shoei
2) Shoei

or if non of the above two are available try a Shoei
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andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

shoei multitec

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Best lid I ever had was my old Shoei Z-one. Shame they don't make them any more. My Arai wasn't as comfortable, nor as quiet. My AGV was noisy as heck, but it had the internal sun visor which was Cool

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Not sure what lid I'm going for next... I've still got my Arai and I might not be able to afford another Shoei. AGV always do well on the Sharp ratings, and despite the noise I might well go for another AGV S4 SV because of the cool sun visor. Or I might go for an equivalent HJC which are supposed to be good...
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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've struggled with Shoeis in the past, I don't think I have a Shoei-shaped head. Sad

The ones I've tried on have all felt too small in terms of they seemed to be very high on my face once on and the chin bar was actually around my mouth when it should have been further down.

However, I shall head to J&S this coming weekend with some ideas in mind of what to try first now and hopefully find something that fits well and is a pleasure to ride in.

Thank you all who have replied so far. Very Happy

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Ask 50 people the same question and get 50 different answers.

Oh, Arai Tour X3.

Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

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Knot600RR · Scooby Slapper Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Karma :

Another vote for Arai - love mine, it's without doubt the best lid I've had and I've had many. Great fit for me, good vents, pinlock visor, comfy on long trips and quiet.

Got mine for around £400 as well. My lass got an Arai for £190 (yeah it was so last season) so it doesn't have to bust the bank (or card!)_