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Started by Silver duck, February 24, 2013, 04:42:33 PM

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Silver duck

February 24, 2013, 04:42:33 PM
When did helmets get soo expensive. 900 for an arai, 750 for a shoei. I know I'm talking top if the line models.I have a shoei x11 for 10 years want to replace it and I know I didn't pay 700 for it.

ducpainter

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February 24, 2013, 04:51:20 PM
That's what happens when we get out of touch.

When I replaced my RX-7 3 years ago with an AGV it would have been $700 for the new Arai.

BTW...10 years is pushing it on a helmet. ;)
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Silver duck

#2
February 24, 2013, 04:54:05 PM
Ya I was thinking that. I was thinking shoei x-12

Slide Panda

#3
February 25, 2013, 08:11:01 AM
What about the RF line? A mid range helmet is probably steps better than a decade old top-of-the-line
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Silver duck

#5
February 25, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Thanks for the options

DarkMonster620

#6
February 25, 2013, 04:44:13 PM
Quote from: Silver duck on February 25, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Thanks for the options

my 2 Shark helmets came from xtreme supply . . between them no more than $250.00 between both and free shipping and my nolan came from dennis kirk long time ago , , didn't pay more than $100+free shipping . . .
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ducpainter

#7
February 25, 2013, 04:46:32 PM
One thing to keep in mind regarding closeout helmets is they might be several years old.

I'm not saying it's a safety issue, but if you do track days and they have age restrictions it could be a consideration.
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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DarkMonster620

#8
February 25, 2013, 04:48:00 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 25, 2013, 04:46:32 PM
One thing to keep in mind regarding closeout helmets is they might be several years old.

I'm not saying it's a safety issue, but if you do track days and they have age restrictions it could be a consideration.

mines were within the year of manufacture . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

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February 25, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on February 25, 2013, 04:48:00 PM
mines were within the year of manufacture . . .
I said...'might'. ;)
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


1.21GW

#10
March 07, 2013, 06:35:26 PM
If you aren't bumping you head on things, what is it that makes time an issue with helmets?  Do they go 'bad', or is it just that time = technological obsolescence?
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DarkMonster620

#11
March 07, 2013, 06:37:49 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on March 07, 2013, 06:35:26 PM
If you aren't bumping you head on things, what is it that makes time an issue with helmets?  Do they go 'bad', or is it just that time = technological obsolescence?

they degrade over time . . . and become, outtatime
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

1.21GW

#12
March 07, 2013, 09:18:46 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on March 07, 2013, 06:37:49 PM
they degrade over time

The materials?
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thought

#13
March 07, 2013, 09:50:51 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on March 07, 2013, 09:18:46 PM
The materials?

The EPS (e.g. styrofoam) liner degrades over time to due heat, sweat, hair/face oils, etc etc... and thats the only shock absorbing liner you have in the helmet.
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Slide Panda

#14
March 08, 2013, 09:21:51 AM
^^^ Thought has it.

Ever find an old styro cup? Notice how a new one flexes while the old one cracks and crumbles when you squeeze? That's material that's inside the helmet - I'd rather not have it crumble away if I need it.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.
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