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I think I'm gonna declare myself the resident helmet destroyer as I seem to destroy one every year the last few years. I've never once cried over the $500-600. That said my current helmet I bought on closeout last year. it was made in 09 so that's why it was cheaper. same helmet I was wearing before though, just different graphics. I figured I haven't gotten the 5 years out of one anyway so why spend the money for the 5. not saying that's the best way to look at it though.
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If you are already whining about money and scrimping on safety equipment, you have no place on a race track. Racing is like crack, it cost $.
This is my opinion.
as said before, most $100 helmets are plastic shell. a lot of the arai (and shoei) price tag is the brand, though they are excellent helmets. i have a scorpion right now, which i got on closeout (one year old because they discontinued the color scheme) for a pretty good deal. around $200...a little less iirc. check out closeouts or last year's floor models at a shop - you can usually get a pretty good deal, and if it only has 4 years left in it, that's plenty of time to throw it down the track.
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To address the posts that are inquiring the differenes that make the "higher end" helmets cost more money.
Couple of things come to mind:
-weight-this does make a difference as far as how much energy you consume while riding the bike
-ventilation-this can help you not to overheat while riding/racing
-liner materials-i.e. sweat wicking material to keep head cool and more dry, softer nicer on the skin
-ability to remove the liner for cleaning purposes-sucks to put on a stinky lid
-eye port opening size-better vision is always a good thing when riding
As others have mentioned the most important thing in buying a helmet is the way it fits YOUR head. A really expensive ill fitting helmet is pretty much useless for anything but posing if that even matters.
Second to the fit would be the cost in most cases. If you can only afford a helmet in the lower price bracket be sure that it fits and then realize that you will give up the creature comforts that come with the more expensive helmets.
All of this takes into account the rules and regulations of the race series that you are planning on entering being met if racing and the standards set by the government for street riding.
Joel
The fact that you "pass" the test doesn't mean you get 90/100 in it. There IS a difference between "meets" and "meets and exceeds". If you look at back protectors all the sub-4 model meets L2 certification, but they also exceeds it even thought they are only categorized as L2.
Last edited by RocketPunch; 04-17-13 at 12:51 PM.
Agreed with the above. Good advice there.
I have a Shoei Qwest that I will sell for $250, which includes clear and smoke shield + pinlock. Sent in into Shoei couple months ago and passed inspection. let me know.
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I agree with Rada, coming from an Arai, I really like my RS-1.
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Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.
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Meeting standards are one thing....exceeding standards are another
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Scorpion EXO-700. SNELL (although SNELL2005). Fiber/kevlar shell. Removable liner and a lot of the other features like the expensive lids.
Or is SNELL2010 now the req?
I wear an EXO-700. Although I do not race.
That said, two issues ordering online: no promises or guidance on fit and no promises on date codes. Particularly with closeout helmets. They could have been in a warehouse for a long time.
Seriously. You might want to rethink your plans man. Come up to the track and you'll see numerous people pissing away $400 bucks like it's nothing. Racing is expensive. Get your financial house in order. Then, get your money situation straight. Then find a bit more cash. That might last you the first weekend.
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I loved my Scorpion. It certainly held up in my crash. I have a Shoei now... not so enthused. Will get another Scorpion soon.
i use scorpion strictly for the past 5 years. they dont have the best air flow but that doesnt justify to me spending 3 times the price.
they are safe no doubt (I have crashed several of them) and they should pass tech no problem.
Scorpion will not give you the date the helmet was manuffacture unfortunately so your best bet is to get the most recent models. at least thats my experience with buying them from online stores so far (motorcyclesuperstore, etc).
$170 for my Scorpion EXO Impact with blue graphics that mathc both my bike and gear. and I have had several EXOs before and will keep buying them.
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Last edited by carsick; 04-17-13 at 03:06 PM. Reason: appease the helmet snobs/safety police
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The Scorpions are dated. At least mine is.
I think he was trying to say that they would not give you date information pre-purchase, over the phone or whatever. Although I would think that is an issue with the retailer, not the manufacturer.
I have heard complaints on the 'net that e-retailers sell old stuff in these closeouts and uber-good deals. I lucked out and have a fairly recent build date. I think I'm good 'til 2015 or so. And I plan on upgrading the helmet by then anyway.
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One thing to note and not mentioned yet...
It is a real good plan to have a back up helmet too. A minor low side can result in you dragging your knoggin across the pavement and ruining your lid.
You can run around and put on a new foot peg and get back out to the track but for your lid that will no longer pass tech or should be used for that matter.
Don't be this guy and not have a back up helmet at the races..
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