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#1 Post by VermilionX » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:01 am

hi guys,

i think i'll try other brands than shoei.

i've narrowed my choices to these, which do guys think will be the best?


Suomy Ventura Explorer Red Helmet

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#2 Post by Myself002 » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:34 am

why the change?
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#3 Post by Sev » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:42 am

I think...


you should try them on instead of looking at the graphics.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#4 Post by VermilionX » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:46 am

Myself002 wrote:why the change?
those are cheaper than my previous RF1000.

the RF1000 w/ graphics cost so much and i wanna get a non-plain looking helmet this time around.
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#5 Post by VermilionX » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:48 am

Sevulturus wrote:I think...

you should try them on instead of looking at the graphics.
i would if i could, but i called the shop that i go to and they don't carry them or don't have my size.
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#6 Post by Myself002 » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:49 am

find a different shop then. If your gonna buy a helmet fit is the most important right?
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#7 Post by Sev » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:50 am

VermilionX wrote:
Sevulturus wrote:I think...

you should try them on instead of looking at the graphics.
i would if i could, but i called the shop that i go to and they don't carry them or don't have my size.

THEN DON'T BUY THAT HELMET!
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#8 Post by VermilionX » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:54 am

Myself002 wrote:find a different shop then. If your gonna buy a helmet fit is the most important right?
yeah, of course but im not gonna travel crazy far just to try on a helmet.

i bought all my gear online.

the sizing chart seems to work me in all the gear i've bought. they don't fit like it's custom made for me but one can't expect that from off the shelf products.

they have a return policy anyway.
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#9 Post by t_bonee » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:55 am

Well, not bad. I'm not much of a graphics helmet guy though. I prefer a nice solid color.
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#10 Post by Sev » Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:57 am

On second thought it doesn't seem like there' much up there worth protecting, buy whatever you want.

You've just relegated yourself to forum troll in my eyes. And your posts will be looked at in such a manner.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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