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Title: Schuberth C3
Post by: supertjeduc on March 08, 2009, 02:05:18 PM
Bought a new helmet today
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p860004388.jpg)
http://www.schuberth.com/index.php?id=85&L=1&newsid=24 (http://www.schuberth.com/index.php?id=85&L=1&newsid=24)
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: He Man on March 08, 2009, 04:57:59 PM
pretty sci fi sweet looking! how much did it set you back?
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: stopintime on March 08, 2009, 05:50:37 PM
That's a great helmet  [thumbsup] Quiet, with pin lock and well built. Big plus: it looks a ton better than the previous model which was VERY wide at the "jaw".
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: supertjeduc on March 09, 2009, 04:22:49 AM
Quote from: He Man on March 08, 2009, 04:57:59 PM
pretty sci fi sweet looking! how much did it set you back?

419â,¬
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: causeofkaos on March 10, 2009, 08:51:20 AM
am i the only one that noticed  the 2 giant vertical lines where the lens folds back????
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: Monster Dave on March 10, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
Have any of you guys seen one of these by Nexx yet?

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_3/NEXX_Maxijet_X30.jpg)

Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: stopintime on March 10, 2009, 01:22:50 PM
Quote from: causeofkaos on March 10, 2009, 08:51:20 AM
am i the only one that noticed  the 2 giant vertical lines where the lens folds back????

The two lines under the visor, moving forward? It's a flip up helmet [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: Special K on March 10, 2009, 01:35:18 PM
I'm curious about the Schuberth helmets. How do you like it? I've never seen them in person.

I checked out the Nexx x30 at the Bike Show in New York. I like that it had some minimal chin protection when the fullface visor is up and internal sun visors should become standard on all helmets. If I recall correctly they have just been DOT approved in the states. It's also not as big (mushroom head) as some helmets. My only criticism is that I couldn't open the visor with my bare hands so with gloves on.....
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: Cuky_Monster on March 10, 2009, 01:51:37 PM
Quote from: Monster Dave on March 10, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
Have any of you guys seen one of these by Nexx yet?

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_3/NEXX_Maxijet_X30.jpg)



Checked out there website...doesn't say that this helmet is DOT approved but their 3/4 ones are.  Almost looks like a Shark model with the narrow chin.  Not sure if I like the design but it does look very ergonomic and aerodynamic.
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: causeofkaos on March 10, 2009, 02:34:34 PM
Quote from: stopintime on March 10, 2009, 01:22:50 PM
The two lines under the visor, moving forward? It's a flip up helmet [thumbsup]

no the creases down the visor making it look like scuba mask
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: stopintime on March 10, 2009, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: causeofkaos on March 10, 2009, 02:34:34 PM
no the creases down the visor making it look like scuba mask

aah, those - those are there to divide the eyesight left/right - thus giving a greater depth view. Great for high speed riding [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: supertjeduc on March 13, 2009, 11:22:36 AM
The visor is just a normal round visor (i think it's the photo)
I think this is the best helmet ever made ,i had a few Arai's ,but this one is so much better
It's lighter ,you can ride without earplugs ,and you don't hear the wind but your engine
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: stopintime on March 13, 2009, 05:55:09 PM
Quote from: supertjeduc on March 13, 2009, 11:22:36 AM
The visor is just a normal round visor (i think it's the photo)
I think this is the best helmet ever made ,i had a few Arai's ,but this one is so much better
It's lighter ,you can ride without earplugs ,and you don't hear the wind but your engine


That sounds nice - my R1 is very noisy, the turbulence gets through the padding to my ears just behind/below my ears. I guess it's because of the more open "racing" style. Strangest thing is that when I stand up to get over the fairing-created turbulence its super quiet.
Did you ever try the R1 to compare noise?
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: redial on April 15, 2009, 07:36:24 AM
Quote from: Monster Dave on March 10, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
Have any of you guys seen one of these by Nexx yet?





interesting helmet. nexx-usa has pics but almost no information to go along with them. it says the helmet has an "interior sun visor" but it is not clear whether this can flip up and down. im assuming it is staionary, as if it were flip it would be a nice feature to mention on the specs page
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: erkishhorde on April 15, 2009, 09:37:58 PM
webbikeworld did a review on the Nexx. It didn't do exceedingly well but it wasn't really bad either. They said it wasn't very comfortable and didn't feel thick enough to be safe. And yes the sunshade is retractable. The black vertical line behind the hinge is the control for it.
Title: Re: Schuberth C3
Post by: redial on April 20, 2009, 05:55:02 AM
Quote from: Monster Dave on March 10, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
Have any of you guys seen one of these by Nexx yet?

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_3/NEXX_Maxijet_X30.jpg)



after a looong debate with myself.... i think i might need this helmet. its just to fcking crazy to not buy!


yes its dot approved. And im not sure where webbike world said it was too "thin" they said it flexed about the same as any other full face helmet. The non movable visor is a pregnant dog, but it will be a secondary anyways.

Schuberth is still in the running though.