Did a search and can't find any posts about the Shoei Neotec modular helmet. I'm in the market for a new helmet and will only ride with a full face helmet. I have an old Arai that is in excellent shape but just want something new. The Shoei Neotec has really caught my eye. Reason being is because I was talking to a friend of mine and his girlfriend is a paramedic. She was saying with the modular type of helmet it's much easier for the paramedics to stabilize the neck and maintain an airway. Of course, I don't plan on crashing, but it's better to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Does anybody ride with this helmet? How is the noise level compared to a 'normal' full face helmet? Does the drop down smoke visor work well? Any gripes?
Here's a rather long video of a review of the helmet...looks like it could be good.
Shoei Neotec Helmet Review at RevZilla.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91hcAkADjRo#)
That's their new modular and it just came to market recently so probably not too many folks have one yet.
Yeah, that's what I was thinkin'
The guy in the video rides with a Shuberth C3. ;)
hmmmm, that C3 sounds like it's better than the shoei.
Check out this... http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/shoei/neotec/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/shoei/neotec/)
I'd be more intrigued if the thing weren't so expensive.
I picked up the Neotec a couple of months ago. It's pretty quiet for a modular, much quieter than my old HTC IS-Max-BT but probably not as quite as a full face. The flip down sun visor works pretty well, it doesn't completely close all the way, there is about a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the visor. I guess so you can see your gauges.
My only complaint would be the ventilation could be better, airflow through the vents isn't that great.
Also, double check your size. I usually wear a medium and bought a medium originally and had to exchange it after a few days because it was too damn tight and giving me headaches. There's some serious padding in this thing.
Overall, a good quality helmet, latch and hinges are very smooth, lightweight.