helmets

[SVRACER01]

the "noisy" argument doesnt work with me either. my X11 is noisy, my Arai is noisy, my RF800 is a silence chamber. ANY HELMET..the more vents..the louder it is.
thanks TuT and Chris.
i realize what the obvious choices are....but when i compare specs its hard to see the difference and justification behind the price tag. shoei and arais art department really let me down this year.

[Pookie]

+1

I've never liked the stupid "10 dollar head, 10 dollar helmet" argument. It's stupid... I can't afford a bajillion dollar helmet.

I agree, sort of... I've been using Suomy for 4 years and with the exception of my first (have gone through 4) have not spent more than $200 for a helmet. I would look for left over solids or do the leg work to find a discount somewhere. The net or local dealer. You can find top quality helmets without that crazy retail price tag.

[GixerJockey]

Mladin is a FAG!

Yea, anyone rocking 6 #1 plates is a HUGE fag in my book too...

Mladin rides in a Scorpion because they pay him alot to do it. He doesn't give a shit what he wears. He told me so two years ago when I asked him why he was wearing that crappy HJC. Those helmets are custom fit for the racers anyway. It's just an advertisement.


I just got all the new IKON helmets in stock. They will all sell out to the squids so I'm not worried about "poisoning" them here.

I'm not impressed (keep in mind that I'm a bit of a helmet snob). The shells seem huge, the venting looks like it would be hella' noisy, they're heavy, they're generally ugly (personal oppinion), i'm not loving the iterior.

My first choice is always Arai...

That being said, for less money than the high end IKON would cost, I would suggest you buy something (ar at least look at) something from Shark. If it fits you properly, then is a wonderful helmet. They only have one shell shape so it fits half the crowd very well. Quiet and extremely light (the shells are a carbon/aramid construction). The RSX and RSI lines are very reasonably priced for a high quality helmet.

Another great choice for a relatively inexpensive helmet is the KBD VR-2. It's a fantastic helmet for under $300.

[Doc]

Icon?

KBC?



Pookie... Oxx wants to LOOK cool. He won't go with just a solid.

[SVRACER01]

i checked out the shark lids...anything that has a decent looking graphic on it is 5-6 bills
why does KBC make your "OK to wear" list when its not a "racer" helmet?
while their price is good their graphics lack. there were a couple but overall im just not feeling it from them.
i think "squids" like the Icons because their art dept. fucking rocks! they have so many cool designs that its actually tough to pick one.
my RF800 was Shoeis top helmet back in the day....it was $400...why are they $600 now?

[SVRACER01]

I would look for left over solids or do the leg work to find a discount somewhere. The net or local dealer. You can find top quality helmets without that crazy retail price tag.

you would think so... but even the shoei rep couldnt get me under $500 for an X11.
theres a thread on here somewhere with "great deals on shoeis"...the X11 is like $43 off...whoop dee doo...its still over $600
obviously shoei and arai are my first choices. looking for left overs just screws me in the long run. i get a couple bucks shaved off the price just so i can buy a helmet sooner when it becomes 5 years old...kinda like the one i had last year.

[Doc]

I agree the Icon look good.

Why not get a solid and get some custom work done? Too much money huh?

[SVRACER01]

Icon?

KBC?



Pookie... Oxx wants to LOOK cool. He won't go with just a solid.

DAM RIGHT! i want a cool looking helmet. not everyone can afford a custom job. if i could afford custom paint i would be able to afford a shoei or arai

solid colors are for the street.

[a13x]

Alex, did I mention that you were my Hero.

No you didn't. Sweet! I'm going to go update Myspace with the new info!

[Evil_Weasel]

i think i'll be trying out a Bell this year...provided it fits right, still need to find some where to actualy see one in person.

my schuthbert S-1 is the greatest street helmet i've ever owned hands down, but it's kind bulky for racing and i'd hate to kill such a fine street helmet at the track. i had an arai to race in for awhile..it lasted 3 weekends before dying in the line of duty. great helmet, loved it...but i'm not paying 600 bucks for something i might ruin the first time i use it. i'm sure there is equal protection for less money out there. the shield might not be as good, the vents may not work great, but i can put up with that for 8 laps at a time if it saves me 300 bucks.

[Cheese]

DAM RIGHT! i want a cool looking helmet. not everyone can afford a custom job. if i could afford custom paint i would be able to afford a shoei or arai

solid colors are for the street.

Icon Mainframe for the $150 head. I bounced one of these off the street during last year's low side. One of the top vents ripped out but my squash stayed intact.

[OreoGaborio]

The anti fog is non-existent. Cat Crap doesn't help much either.
I'm going to order an anti fog visor for the VR-2 and i'll report back when i've tested it out.

Don't even bother... get a Respro Foggy & be done with it.

[Doc]

DAM RIGHT! i want a cool looking helmet. not everyone can afford a custom job. if i could afford custom paint i would be able to afford a shoei or arai

solid colors are for the street.

I figure what you would save on a soild could be put into a custom paint job...

[OreoGaborio]

I figure what you would save on a soild could be put into a custom paint job...

Yeah, the money you save buying solid instead of a print could like... get your name written on the back of your helmet in white-out...

it'd be awesome.


100% custom jobs are EXPENSIVE... but oh so worth it. Look so dope.

I've actually been thinkin bout getting something simple done on the Vemar for a while now... just something small on the back. That wouldn't cost all that much.

[Doc]

How much we talkin? $300? $1000?

[OreoGaborio]

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[Pittenger5]

Ooooh Alex has a cooler design than Jeff Wood! As if I couldnt envy him any more! I might have to think about one of those, its the only way I could ever THINK about beating Jeff.

[CMG241]

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There more I spend on a helmet the greater the force that pulls me & it to the pavement... I'll stick with solid red thanks.

[GixerJockey]

i checked out the shark lids...anything that has a decent looking graphic on it is 5-6 bills
why does KBC make your "OK to wear" list when its not a "racer" helmet?
while their price is good their graphics lack. there were a couple but overall im just not feeling it from them.
i think "squids" like the Icons because their art dept. fucking rocks! they have so many cool designs that its actually tough to pick one.
my RF800 was Shoeis top helmet back in the day....it was $400...why are they $600 now?

You asked what we thought about IKON helmets. As an IKON helmet dealer I gave you my opinion.

If you are buying a helmet on graphics alone then I can't help you. Graphics are a "to each his own" kind of conversation. I think the IKON graphics are ugly. Again, just and opinion.

I currently ride with 3 differend Arai lids. I own about 10 Arai helmets (7 of which are retired due to age). Now you know where my helemt alegience lies.

[Doc]

Is it not ICON??

[MotoFreak]

I rode with my Mainframe ( size L) last year on the street...good solid helmet, alittle heavy, but not anything to gripe about. Fit is ok...I tried on the 2008 Domain II, size M, in San Diego, and it fit perfect! Nice and snug...so I just ordered the Mechanica, will be here on Monday, and Ill post some pics with a nice little pre-season review. From what I have read so far, they have made very good improvements compared to last years.
But I am still most likely going to fork out 650 for the Arai Haga Rep...they know what they are doing...go to www.sportbiketrackgear.com and watch Brian get into the RX-7...well made lid...I'm a gear nut, gotta have a few fly looking helmets!

[13]

Oxx, the Shark RSi I have was pretty reasonably priced. I don't remember exact price, but I'm a broke ass and I own it. It's very light. I only think it's quieter though because it has soft pads where your ears are not open space.

[Doc]

www.sportbiketrackgear.com

Awesome website with great videos!

[SVRACER01]

You asked what we thought about IKON helmets. As an IKON helmet dealer I gave you my opinion.

If you are buying a helmet on graphics alone then I can't help you. Graphics are a "to each his own" kind of conversation. I think the IKON graphics are ugly. Again, just and opinion.

I currently ride with 3 differend Arai lids. I own about 10 Arai helmets (7 of which are retired due to age). Now you know where my helemt alegience lies.

im not knocking arai...if i wasnt wearing an arai 10 years ago(or any helmet for that matter) i wouldnt have a face right now.
just kinda let down by their designs this year. i had the re entry and even though it was just flames..i liked it.
just want something to protect my squash and have it look cool without spending an arm and a leg.
the first things outta peoples mouth when asking about helmets is "shoei" and "arai" later followed by soumy and shark.
i guess im just tired of the same ol same ol.

[SVRACER01]

Icon Mainframe for the $150 head. I bounced one of these off the street during last year's low side. One of the top vents ripped out but my squash stayed intact.

that ones pretty dope..ive found that on clearance on few sites. im guessing its last years since it isnt on Icons site anymore. i like the "death from above"