HJC RPHA ST - yay or nay?

NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

Went into J&S to try the HJC IS-17 and it wasn't for my head shape although they had the HJC RPHA ST for £199.99 on sale, told them I'll go back and get one tomorrow but wanted reviews first.

Only had the K3 SV for less than 6 months and only looking at HJC because the half a pin lock and not max is doing my head in combined with glasses. Naturally I didn't get to check out the FOV because they have the stupid stickers on the outside of the visor.

Lighter, seems a better fit than my sv, Sun shield easier to open, secure visor lock and d ring not seat belt.

£199 seems a fair price after shopping around, worthwhile?

wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

If all you want it for is a pinlock you can get a DIY kit for your current lid for £30.

NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

The k3 sv has half a pinlock as opposed to the max so I wanted something that has the full version, also says it has a good FOV witch is tempting because with the visor down on the k3 it feels a bit cramped, sv FOV is also a little sporty probably looking for something a bit more relaxed and wider considering I'm on a 125. Laughing

Shame the is-17 doesn't suit me as £199 is a little steep for another luxury but I spend 99% of my time riding with the visor open on the sv because I don't like how it feels closed.

I feel the need to comfort spend since I'm facing another year on the 125. Laughing

Sean.S · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 May 2015 Karma :

What do you mean, half a pinlock? It either has one or it doesn't Wink

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grr666 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

I have the RPHA ST.

I really rate mine, much better at speed for shoulder checks etc than my Shark Speed R is.
In particular I like the chunky centrally mounted visor catch and ventilation is good. Nice finish
and a plush removeable anti bacterial liner. Pinlock supplied and a reasonable inner sun visor.
I'd buy another.
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Ben90 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Feb 2014 Karma :

I have one too, decent lid. Pinlock included is a nice touch. Locking visor is also pretty cool and creates a really good seal.

I've just bought a dark visor for it and the 'rapidfire' visor-launcher triggers on the sides make switching easy.

Oh and it has channels down the inside for glasses.

£199 is a steal, original price was £280. I paid £240 for mine in a flash sale.

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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

I've got the flip version of the RPHA helmet.

It's nice and light and comfortable, but it leaks water from the top of the visor, and sucks water up from the bottom and onto the inside of the pinlock, making it rubbish to use in the rain.

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NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

Forgot to update, purchased a RPHA ST. Got round to using it to and from work, sunny day time and colder night ride.

Main fault is that the helmet is a magnet to make my glasses fog up. In the sunny weather the glasses started to fog up a little at the bottom but because of the heat it wasn't an issue at all and then when placed in the helmet in colder weather before setting off from work the glasses fogged up so bad I couldn't even see anything, was a bit sketchy and a problem that's only going to get worse with the change of weather and time of year.

Since the glasses are 2-3 years old and was only a budget pair with the bare basics at the time plus a semi bent frame I'm going to visit a boots store and see if the anti fog cloth they sell for £4.99 would be of any use or if it would be better for me to invest in a new pair that are aimed more towards riding with a anti-fog, uv coating etc. I've been putting buying a new pair of for ages but since I'm using them daily for riding now it seems a good idea to invest in a decent pair.

Shall update further once glasses scenario is solved. Max pinlock is defiantly worth it though over the K3 SV budget pinlock. Thumbs Up

talkToTheHat · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Karma :

respro foggy mask sorts your glasses out. I've been using one or a cheap copy or the expensive and worse oxford design for years. Pinlock and foggy mask means visor can stay shut on a cold and rainy day and glasses stay clear. Rip out any plastic breathguard. if you're using the foggy mask.
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BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

My optician advised me that laser eye surgery isn't a perfect cure, although most patients have improvement to the point where they don't need glasses for general daily use. Some patients report increased glare at night. Put me off the idea.

NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

Forgot about this post, more updates here.

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NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

I hope that the contacts I've got on order turn out to be worth the wait, free trial period for a few weeks and then under a tenner per month if I choose to continue with them, nothing to loose so might as well try them. Cheaper then eye surgery but more convenient on the bike than glasses.