Type of helmet you wear...

lund

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Arai XD for me, my 5th or 6th year with it. Changed the inner a year ago and have no plans on going to another brand at this moment.
My wife finally saw the light after wasting so much money on cheaper or different helmets. When she got her Arai XD and went on her first with it she told me "I should had bought this years ago, wow is it ever a nice helmet to wear".
My reply was "yep you should of when you spend 8-10hrs in it." Unlike a grocery store runner or local rider.
 

MattR

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I’m looking to buy my first ADV helmet and like the look of the Touratech tourer. But it’s not a brand I’ve used before for helmets. Anyone used one?


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Checkswrecks

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Was passing by Bob's BMW today so tried on the Schuberth E1 and C4, The KLIM road and ADV helmets, and of course Shoei.

The Schuberths were nice and light but the hard foam around the crown was too round for my head and a bit like the Arai's, which I don't fit.

Really likde the KLIMs and found that I'm between the L & XL in the Krios ADV helmet. The L was a touch too snug and XL fractionally too loose so it'll be much too loose in a year or two. Tempted to buy the L but would need to try one on the highway for a while with that beak to make sure it worked for me.

That the various Shoei helmets in Large fit was no surprise as it's what I've worn for many years. I like the internal sun visor and when the current Neo-Tech is done, I might go to the GT-Air2 for the lighter weight and lower price.
 

Dirt_Dad

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I really liked the Klim. I was shocked that I fit into a medium. I wore it around JT in Frederick for a good 10 minutes before the sales guy came up and told me that the Klim flat out does not fit you. He explained why, and I agreed.

Mike is hands down the most knowledgeable, no bs, gear sales guy I've ever seen. I personally go out of the way to buy from him. Always educational. After he explained why the Klim was wrong, I gave up and asked him to grab me another XD4. He did. Then pointed out it was a perfect fit. I know...and signed up for another 5 to 7 years.
 

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I really like the look of the Klim and the transition visor would be great but I want to try a flip up type this time. I think klim will end up my second choice though


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Until Klim or Shoei come out with a long oval, I'll stick with the Arai Signet X. Every other shape gives me a headache
 

WJBertrand

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Just a shout out to Bell Helmets. The pro-tint transitions visor on my SRT modular stopped transitioning. I contacted Bell about it and they slipped a replacement in the mail to me, no charge! Rarely see support like that these days.


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Bill_C

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Just a shout out to Bell Helmets. The pro-tint transitions visor on my SRT modular stopped transitioning. I contacted Bell about it and they slipped a replacement in the mail to me, no charge! Rarely see support like that these days.


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I wore Bell's top tier Star line with the same transition lens swapped from helmet to helmet for many years and I loved it. They are fantastic street/track helmets and the lens is brilliant.
Glad they took care of you. Bell's support has always been top notch for me as well.

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Highwayman

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I have owned helmets at all price points from nearly $1k down to $100. When comparing helmets with equal safety ratings, more money rarely equals higher safety (MIPS liner would be the exception).
The higher cost gets you comfort. Lighter helmet, plush interior and liner, less noise, etc. The internals tend to last longer and the fit and finish overall tends to be much higher quality.
I have had $100 helmets last a few seasons of daily use but they have always broken down and gotten loose and sloppy over time. Conversely, my high end helmets have lasted years and years with minimal interior degradation. In fact, the last two helmets were only replaced because they were past the manufacturer recommended life expectancy, otherwise they looked and felt great.
For me, it's about comfort and value. I'd rather pay more and cry once rather than pay less, but buy more frequently for less comfort and longevity.

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Absolutely..... I have a garage wall full of top of the line Shoeis from as far back as late 80s when I started street bikes.... Ive never had to replace them for issues, just for years of use (I usually replace every 5 to 6 years)....
 

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Absolutely..... I have a garage wall full of top of the line Shoeis from as far back as late 80s when I started street bikes.... Ive never had to replace them for issues, just for years of use (I usually replace every 5 to 6 years)....
I will concede that the high dollar helmets are more comfortable, but they're still going to provide more protection/survivability in a bad crash than a cheap ass poly helmet. The Hurt report also noted that head trauma was the most common cause of death at slower/city speed. That as speed increased into higher/interstate speed, you are more likely to die from blunt force trauma to the body than head trauma.
 

Highwayman

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I will concede that the high dollar helmets are more comfortable, but they're still going to provide more protection/survivability in a bad crash than a cheap ass poly helmet. The Hurt report also noted that head trauma was the most common cause of death at slower/city speed. That as speed increased into higher/interstate speed, you are more likely to die from blunt force trauma to the body than head trauma.
Agreed. Streetwise I've always used and trusted Shoeis. Short time in the dirt riding in the mid 80s I was using JT ALS helmets (they're on the wall too & they're going for crazy money) but I've been mainly Shoeis even offroad riding.
 
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