Helmets

[yang258]

Hi,

Looking to buy a new helmet, I have been to most sites and am struggling to find a design I fancy. You guys seen anything that you have been impressed with recently? Im thinking of just going matt black because of this....

Thanks

[herm]

i actually prefer solid colors, but haven't been able to find the right fit in a solid in a few years.

for myself, i wont buy a helmet that i cant try on/wear around for a bit.
even if its the same brand and model as my last one.

[Scotzman]

Under the gear section, there's a topic about posting your lid; a lot of people have  shared their 2 cents on a wide variety of helmets.

[He Man]

Find a brand that has a model that fits you, then look at graphics. I bought a solid black because it was on sale. As far as graphics goes, ill just throw some stickers on it and call it a day!

[alshawi]

get a ROOF helmet, vgood quality plus amazing looks

[redial]

design should be the last thing you look at during your decision process.

arai is an incredible helmet. im very impressed with suomy as well.

good luck and safe riding

[Pasta Bobber]

I recently purchased a Shark RSR2 and it has been one of my favorite helmets, comparable to my Arai RX7. Incredibly light, great air flow, and is very safe. I'm not a fan of black helmets or black gear in general.......asphalt camoflauge. As bright as I can stand is the rule

[Grampa]

Haga Monza

[tlloyd66]

get a ROOF helmet, vgood quality plus amazing looks

Are those DOT approved yet?

[madalf71]

Hi All.
Troy Leee Designs has some really cool artwork.
Cheers.

[junior varsity]

Rockhard are pretty fun as well. I was pissed when Moto Liberty didn't have the Elvis in my size when I discovered them.

[junior varsity]

design should be the last thing you look at during your decision process.

arai is an incredible helmet. im very impressed with suomy as well.

good luck and safe riding

and

I recently purchased a Shark RSR2 and it has been one of my favorite helmets, comparable to my Arai RX7. Incredibly light, great air flow, and is very safe. I'm not a fan of black helmets or black gear in general.......asphalt camoflauge. As bright as I can stand is the rule

While I agree that I like Arai's fit, weight, and ventilation, lets all be reminded of the helmet tests that have debunked myths about protection increasing as cost increases. A very safe helmet does not need to cost $500+. The additional cost in the 'top tier' helmets is found more in the weight, ventilation, and who sponsors riders.

While "design" shouldn't be the first thing on a person's mind when selecting a helmet, its not THAT far down the list.

I would recommend:
Certification (DOT, SNELL, etc) - If it ain't certified, you are taking a gamble (and likely its a new or off brand).
Fit / Comfort - Some high dollar brands don't fit my melon like other helmets do. I have a Shoei shaped dome, apparently.
Fancy Features - Vents, pull down visor shade, wind/fan powered LED lights, Rossi's O-Face plastered a-top it, and other flashy graphics

I would also consider intangibles like Company / Customer interaction. There's a lot to be said for the company that will x-ray your lid if you drop it for inspection purposes. (Then again, who benefits if it fails the inspection they perform?)

Food for thought.

[OT]

I would also consider intangibles like Company / Customer interaction. There's a lot to be said for the company that will x-ray your lid if you drop it for inspection purposes. (Then again, who benefits if it fails the inspection they perform?)

+1 - I recently had my Hayden Wired Arai repaired by them for free under warranty (issues with failing adhesives).  The helmet was "born on"  9/2003 so I just made it under the 7-year wire.  Any company that'll honor its "consumable" product for that long has my vote and future business.  Yes, it's probably 'included in the price' of a new helmet but I was impressed, anyway.

Now, if Ducati would only honor their stock valve guides in a similar way  

[DucHead]

See the "show your lid" thread in gear.

[yang258]

See the "show your lid" thread in gear.

yea sorry this should be in gear section

shoei feels most comfortable for me, dont like any of their current designs though