shark helmets

[mikeb]

looking at some shark helmets on closeout. any opinions on them? run big or small? my scorpion is an xl and is a tad tight so i'd like to know before i order.

[DesmoTull]

Shark is a quality lid. You won't find a thicker shield anywhere. Alot of my buddies wear them, but they just don't fit my head right. Definatly a wierd shape. I tended to find that they run small though.

[LaRNZ]

I have never worn a scorpion, but I wear a med. Shark which was what I wore for my suomy and agv. Nice helmets too

[mikeb]

just found some shoei's i like as well.... decisions.

[markbvt]

Sharks are very similar to Scorpions in terms of sizing, although they seem to pack out a little more around the bottom. My well-used Scorpion is still a little tight to pull over my head but fits well once on; the same size Shark RSI is easier to pull over my head and fits perfectly once on.

The Shark is a much nicer helmet, by the way, although the Scorpion has a slight edge in venting, and the antifog coating on the inside of its visor works a little better than the Shark's. But the Shark is significantly lighter, the inside materials feel nicer against the skin, and the visor seals much better in the rain.

--mark

[TripleTaco]

I think sharks run smiliar in size to other brands. My shark RSR2 was pretty tight when i got it last year but it has packed out just alittle. Its pros are that its very light, has great air flow and the sheild is thick. Only thing bad i can say about it is the the sheild mechanism has been a little annoying for me. Overall if you can get it for a good price on closeout(i did), i would go for it.

[mikeb]

Sharks are very similar to Scorpions in terms of sizing, although they seem to pack out a little more around the bottom. My well-used Scorpion is still a little tight to pull over my head but fits well once on; the same size Shark RSI is easier to pull over my head and fits perfectly once on.

The Shark is a much nicer helmet, by the way, although the Scorpion has a slight edge in venting, and the antifog coating on the inside of its visor works a little better than the Shark's. But the Shark is significantly lighter, the inside materials feel nicer against the skin, and the visor seals much better in the rain.



--mark

i have an early 700 i've had for atleast 5 years. its starting to come apart and after a long ride it starts to feel like its pulling at my scalp. i think the padding is just worn out. i to do find the venting great on it even though its starting to pull away from the shell.

I think sharks run smiliar in size to other brands. My shark RSR2 was pretty tight when i got it last year but it has packed out just alittle. Its pros are that its very light, has great air flow and the sheild is thick. Only thing bad i can say about it is the the sheild mechanism has been a little annoying for me. Overall if you can get it for a good price on closeout(i did), i would go for it.

i found some great deals on shoei and sharks so i will get one of those. shoei has a great rep so....

[ilikenapalm]

Where are said deals?

[mikeb]

Where are said deals?

motorcycleclosouts.com

[scottieducati]

Sharks don't run weird sizes, your head is.

I find their sizing to be consistent with most other brands, I wear a L for street and a M for track.... I currently have 1 retired RSR and 3 RSR2's that I rotate between.

My favorite helmet of all time. Shoei is nice, but the quality of the Shark is unmatched IMO.

Shark is a quality lid. You won't find a thicker shield anywhere. Alot of my buddies wear them, but they just don't fit my head right. Definatly a wierd shape. I tended to find that they run small though.

[markbvt]

Bikebandit.com has some great Shark closeout deals right now too.

--mark

[ilikenapalm]

Omg helmet shopping is bad for my bank account.

[DesmoTull]

Sharks don't run weird sizes, your head is.

I find their sizing to be consistent with most other brands, I wear a L for street and a M for track.... I currently have 1 retired RSR and 3 RSR2's that I rotate between.

My favorite helmet of all time. Shoei is nice, but the quality of the Shark is unmatched IMO.

Take it easy on the hateraide. I meant the shape is weird for my head. A medium Arai RX-7 fits my irish dome better than anything else. Too bad they updated it, and now it's uncomfy.

I'll be giving Shark another try on when I need a new one (next spring).

[mikeb]

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/d...g.php?id=74043

well here it is. rsr2

[scottieducati]

Buy it, you will NOT be disappointed.

[mikeb]

Buy it, you will NOT be disappointed.

did it. now time for target practice with the old scorpion.

[LaRNZ]

Tripletaco has the same one,I steal it from time to time. U get manufacture date on it?

[mikeb]

Tripletaco has the same one,I steal it from time to time. U get manufacture date on it?

no i didn't. can you ask for that? i assumed it will be 08. we shall see.

[JohnnyV]

God those are some good prices, if only I had a bike right now I'd be all over replacing my 4 year old Shoei

[LaRNZ]

no i didn't. can you ask for that? i assumed it will be 08. we shall see.

yes u can, you should be fine tho, i believe tripletaco's is only 2 years old as well.

[DaveZX6r]

I just bought my arai vector from them there a good site, although return policy is annoying. sharks have a much rounder shape than your scorpion, which fits similar to an arai vector, intermediate oval.

[TripleTaco]

yes u can, you should be fine tho, i believe tripletaco's is only 2 years old as well.

I asked before i bought mine. Most of the RSR2's were from early part of 2009. So at most a year and a half old now.

[Dieseldan]

have one very nice lid but doesnt vent like my aria


but boy is it light and the visor is a sinch

[chowda633]

Shark is a quality lid. You won't find a thicker shield anywhere. Alot of my buddies wear them, but they just don't fit my head right. Definatly a wierd shape. I tended to find that they run small though.

Really? I thought they where cheapo's guess I was wrong!

[mikeb]

well i got mine in. like the fit. nice and light. problem with the top of the inside vent shield thing keeps coming out, like they forgot to glue it. strap is stiff as hell but i'm hoping with time it will soften. overall i'm happy with a 500+ lid for half price.