Any good helmet reviews & recommendation?

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Any good helmet reviews & recommendation?

#1 Unread post by wikineon »

Any good helmet reviews & recommendation? I used to wear Arai and AFX before,... but recently wearing Masei

Any good idea?

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I wear whatever fits. I bought a Kabuto this past year. Prior to trying it on in the store I'd never heard of this brand, but this is the one that fit best so I bought it. I have a big head and wear glasses - it was a challenge finding something comfortable. I used to wear HJC's but the new ones aren't fitting me nywhere near as well as the older ones.
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#3 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I have found that one brand may fit you one year...but then the next year they made them different so you have to start over looking for a good fit.

So far, I have worn KBC, Ikon, Shark, Scorpion. All good the first time...but not the next time.
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#4 Unread post by Arnaud »

I wear a SchubertJ1 in summer. This jet possesses a wide visor and an removable arch of safety in front of the chin. Cheeks are also very widely protected. For the bad seasons, a full-face Scorpion 1000 Air, with pump of inflating cheeks to adjust it at best. Very comfortable, in spite of an a little bit rough lining.
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Anyone use a helmet that is quiet enough to eliminate the need for ear plugs/hearing protection when on a long haul?

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#6 Unread post by jstark47 »

Quickly wrote:Anyone use a helmet that is quiet enough to eliminate the need for ear plugs/hearing protection when on a long haul?
Interesting question. I don't think such a helmet exists, but I'd love to be proved wrong! Anyone?
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#7 Unread post by ibanrfknm »

My favorite helmet, I've owned four, is Nolan. I like their modular model the best.

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