i'm looking to order these, anyone have first hand impressions of these helmets. i know they look great!

I have first hand knowledge that they're missing a chin bar.   

Quote from: Spidey on April 20, 2009, 01:39:00 PM
I have first hand knowledge that they're missing a chin bar.   

That diagram was a significant part of my decision to do this with my flip helmet:

a buddy of mine out in iowa has one.  it is a quality piece. i would definately get one for city riding if you dont care about your jaw... see not so great picture below...

They're supposed to be pretty good as far as 3/4 helmets go. They've got some cool designs too.

Quote from: erkishhorde on April 20, 2009, 06:47:26 PM
They're supposed to be pretty good as far as 3/4 helmets go. They've got some cool designs too.

I say "As long as you have 3/4 of a head, go for it" YMMV

Sorry, that's not a helmet ......

It's a fashion statement - a good fashion statement, but still ......

My $.02

To each his own, fullface helmets are the safest way to go. I have a Nolan n42 3/4 helmet and my complaint about it is, despite the more open face the helmet has poor ventilation otherwise. And this helmet has no venting at all! From experience I can say, on an 80 degree day, your face will be comfortable and your head will sweat like crazy. If you're going to go this route, I say look for something with front vents and rear exhaust ports. I have to agree that this is a cool looking helmet but  more" fashion statement " than practical helmet is right. Nexx makes a similar helmet with some models offering decent venting, check them out.

Quote from: Special K on April 21, 2009, 07:38:25 AM
My $.02

To each his own, fullface helmets are the safest way to go. I have a Nolan n42 3/4 helmet and my complaint about it is, despite the more open face the helmet has poor ventilation otherwise. And this helmet has no venting at all! From experience I can say, on an 80 degree day, your face will be comfortable and your head will sweat like crazy. If you're going to go this route, I say look for something with front vents and rear exhaust ports. I have to agree that this is a cool looking helmet but  more" fashion statement " than practical helmet is right. Nexx makes a similar helmet with some models offering decent venting, check them out.

HA! nexx helmets are bad to the ass nexx-usa.com

yes i will own one. no they are not even remotely practical. i dont care!

now if you REALLY wanna turn some heads, try this 3/4s


if you are a 3/4 helmet person, and you are filthy ritch.... and you want everyone to know it....
http://www.selectism.com/news/2009/03/09/borsalino-helmets/

Quote from: stopintime on April 21, 2009, 05:01:33 AM
Sorry, that's not a helmet ......

It's a fashion statement - a good fashion statement, but still ......

Awesome. I love how people contribute subjective opinions that don't answer the OP's question or remotely contribute to the discussion.


I think a cage is safer than a Moto for commuting. Let the man shop for a 3/4 helmet. I don't think he was looking for a lecture in safety.

Aw come on, mang.  We gave him 3/4 of the response he was lookin' for. 

Quote from: Pedro-bot on April 21, 2009, 08:11:06 AM
Awesome. I love how people contribute subjective opinions that don't answer the OP's question or remotely contribute to the discussion.


I think a cage is safer than a Moto for commuting. Let the man shop for a 3/4 helmet. I don't think he was looking for a lecture in safety.

isn't this post a subjective opinion that doesn't answer the OP's question?       I loves me some irony.

Quote from: Statler on April 21, 2009, 08:25:06 AM
isn't this post a subjective opinion that doesn't answer the OP's question?       I loves me some irony.

It's a useless post as much as yours. 

Quote from: Pedro-bot on April 21, 2009, 08:11:06 AM
Awesome. I love how people contribute subjective opinions that don't answer the OP's question or remotely contribute to the discussion.


I think a cage is safer than a Moto for commuting. Let the man shop for a 3/4 helmet. I don't think he was looking for a lecture in safety.

thanks for the feedback, i really was just looking first hand experience with this helmet in particular. I have a full face helmet, but I am in the market for a half shell, for short summer rides-  i am aware of the dangers affiliated with motorcyle riding and wearing proper gear- i think of myself as a responsible rider .

Quote from: Pedro-bot on April 21, 2009, 08:11:06 AM
Awesome. I love how people contribute subjective opinions that don't answer the OP's question or remotely contribute to the discussion.


I think a cage is safer than a Moto for commuting. Let the man shop for a 3/4 helmet. I don't think he was looking for a lecture in safety.

Around 35% of helmet impacts happen to that area. If there's no helmet - it's a face. That's fact, not subjective opinion.

My subjective opinion is that one should avoid open face helmets - I actually care about the OP's safety.

I didn't open my mouth to be negative - sorry if it seemed to be so.