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Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 3:29:24 AM

DBeck

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How do you know which helmets are good and which are not? I see them from 80 bucks to 300....whats the dif?

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 4:29:32 AM

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I have no experience bc I havent even ridden a bike yet, but i researched mags for the same question and found an answer.. I dont remember exactly what magazine it was but it had a comparison on a few types of helmets ranging from $75 to $600 and to make a long story short they all offered about the same amounts of protection.. I think you mostly pay for brand name and design.. someone correct me if im wrong

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 6:07:41 AM

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I figured such, but I just wanted to make sure that the prices did not affect safety or preformance.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 7:11:55 AM

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All helmets are made to a certain standard. Some companies go that extra mile to make sure that the best materials as used. you also pay for comfort. I mean my Arai cosair lid is light compared to a cheaper version of teh same brand. You know when you do your should checks you head doesnt tilt off your bike. Bit OTT, You need to set your budget go to the shop and see which one you feel comfortable with.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 8:58:02 AM

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helmet's have 2 stamp's of approvel, "DOT" and "SNELL", DOT alone is your bare bone's approvel that's what's on those little cearel bowl's H.D. rider's think are so cool

you want one that has BOTH !!! but not one that's too cheap say 50 buck's, remember your head is in this thing and you don't want to find out the hard way, you should have spent the extra cash, go at least 200.00 or more from there it's preference, DON'T GO CHEAP ON SAFTY GEAR !!!!!! IT MIGHT BE THE DIFF OF LIFE AND DEATH !!!!

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 10:10:11 AM

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Hello & Welcome!!

Try some helmets on........determine comfort...

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 12:23:23 PM

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You pay the big $$ for comfort and peace of mind. I would not trust my noggin to the lowest bidder.

Oh, and don't forget customer service. Just about all helmets nowadays have those cool little vents that love to get busted when you accidentally bump it on something. Can you get replacements? How much? How long will it take?

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 12:45:32 PM

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there was a study done on this before. they compared $80 helmets to Shoei. the main difference between cheap and expensive is:

1. Comfort
2. Ventilation
3. Thickness of insulation

the study showed that the thicker more dense insulation used in expensive helmets is actally worse for you on an impact. since the material is less dense, it has less absorbing power. picture this, try putting a block of styrofoam on your head and hit it with a bat or something blunt, then try the same with a piece of wood or concrete. they use denser materials claiming that it will withstand more than one impact in an accident. so the conclusion, style comfort and ventilation is what you pay $400 extra for.

my helmet is DOT and Snell 2000, THH for $80 off ebay. comfortable at that. ventilation could be better.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 1:29:39 PM

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I just bought my-self a Icon mainframe helmet have to say its the best helmet I have ever owned and definately pays to go with the good one I wish I would have found this out in the begining.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 2:22:40 PM

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From what Understand, Make sure the helmet is DOT and SNELL approved, and from there pick your extras. ventilation is nice, comfort and replaceable and washable inners is nice. Also when you drop a helmet, even from maybe 6 ft, you can damage the integrity of the helmet and create small cracks that will later make you lose some portection when you need the helmet most. With that said, some companies will offer you a option where you can send your helmet in and they will X-Ray it and check for those tiny cracks in the insulation. Thats just another thing that will cause the helmet to be more costly. Just remember, you get what you pay for.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 5:08:01 PM

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By far the most important factor is that a helmet feel - and look - good enough that you'll wear it each and every time you ride. Comfort depends on weight, venting, noise level, and especially fit. Heads come in different shapes, so you need to find a helmet that fits your dome.

Here's an article that summarizes (and contributes to) the debate about whether helmets built to Snell standards are less safe than softer helmets.

http://motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/9/2006 8:46:41 PM

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Weight is a big factor. My head is huge and my giant Shoei RF-1000 is much lighter than a lot of small $80 helmets. I guess it all comes down to how much you value what's in your head and how much you're willing to spend on it. Personally I would never buy the cheapest helmet I could find.

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/10/2006 12:56:38 AM

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I have 2 KBC helmets and couldnt be happier with the both of them...they are on the middle end of the spectrum...160 and 142 ..but as mentioned im not trusting my head to a bandana and some shades...so its all about how much u think your brain is worth...bottom line...and some kewl graffix help too...

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/11/2006 5:32:28 AM

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thanks for the help everyone

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RE: Helmet?? - 5/11/2006 1:04:54 PM

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Here's a recent post I had on my Arai

http://www.cbrforum.com/m_98575/tm.htm

I stand by my Arai, it's light, well ventilated, minimizes noise, and they have great customer service. Oh and did I mention the graphics are SICK!! I got mine in Japan so I got it for a really good price, about 1/2 the price of retail back here in Canada. I'm willing to pay a little extra for my head cuz I know it's worth it. But it is up to personal preference so definately try some on and see how they feel. Don't go cheapy, something at least in the $150-200 range depending on what kind of riding you're doing and such. I heard ScorpionEXO helmets are pretty good too and not too expensive. I looked at some and might consider getting one for a secondary passenger helmet later on. But as for me, I'm stickin' with my Arai. Hope this helps, ride safe.

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