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If only Arai did something with their shield mechanism. I have Arai for over 3 years and I dread every time I need to remove/install the shield.
Not one for changing shields much, that would be an annoyance that I could easily live with if the helmet is comfy after 400 miles and shield is securely mounted. The mechanism on my last helmet (HJC AC-10 or maybe AC-12???) while easy to use is pretty flimsy and unreliable. Also does not support any opening between closed an open 1" or so.
when I first had an Arai, I was concerned, but no more, I actually like the ease even if it does sound like its gonna break, never broke one yet, 5 years changing from smoke to clear and back on a daily basis, its a proven shield change IMHO,
on the other hand, I have broke the mechanism on Shoei visors a couple times and HJC, more times than I can count and I've hardly worn the helmet
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Bought an Arai Corsair-V today. So far so good. Sure has a lot of vents.
I guess I must be really lucky cause I've never had a helmet bother me even after day long rides, I even tend to forget that I'm wearing my current Hjc fg-17 because it is so light and fits so perfect, I'd compare it the the most comfortable recliner just wrapped around my head. This is the 1st helmet I've owned that the vents actually make a difference with air flow instead of just extra turbulence noise.
Now my ass getting sore from my rock hard factory seat is another story.
I really like Arai but the only one that fits me (long oval head) is the Signet-Q. Off road I have Shoei.
https://www.araiamericas.com/assets/...-Q_flyer-6.pdf
I wish I were that way. I've done a couple of 2 hour rides and the Arai is not much better than my last helmet for comfort after being on me for awhile. Oh well, maybe it'll break in. Feels awesome for the first 90 minutes or so and seems to be made very well. Sure glad I got a steep discount, the MSRP on that thing is crazy.